Collision Appraiser jobs in Pueblo, CO

This announcement is posted until the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. It's in your best interest to apply early. 

This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins). 

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

 
About CDOT 
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
 
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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.
 
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Description of Job

About the Work Unit
This position is located in CDOT’s Region 2 Real Estate Appraisal unit in Pueblo but may alternate using our Colorado Springs office as well. This unit completes real estate appraisals, reviews real estate appraisals, and contracts fee real estate appraisals in support of all CDOT projects necessary for the maintenance and development of the State transportation system.
 

About the Position
This position provides condemnation appraisal services for real property interests being acquired for transportation projects and applies applicable State and Federal laws. Project assignments are typically located in southern Colorado but may occasionally be in other areas in Colorado.
 
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and evaluate right-of-way and construction plans and inspect the project with the project team.
• Gather all project and property documentation necessary to determine the scope of individual appraisals.
• Produce narrative format, eminent domain appraisals which satisfy all regulatory requirements.
• Complete a thorough property inspection accompanied by the property owner.
• Research the local and regional market for sales, rents, listings, market trends, and influences.
• Develop a credible highest and best use analysis consistent with the complexity of the assignment with separate analyses before/after partial takes.
• Analyze data collected and develop a well-supported and credible valuation analysis using the sales comparison, cost, and income approaches with reconciliation to a final value conclusion.
• Prepare or support others in preparing Waiver Valuations.
• Perform appraisal reviews with guidance from a senior-level appraiser.
• Perform cost estimates.
• Secure contracted fee appraisal services.
• Provide advisory services to project teams, management, and legal associates.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment: 

• Primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday (flexible schedules and remote work may be available) 
• Approximately 20% spent in the field, 80% spent in the office within the work week
• Travel may be required during work hours throughout southern Colorado
• Overnight travel may be required due to location of project
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
 

• Current, valid licensure as a Certified General Appraiser from the Colorado Real Estate Appraiser Program.

 
Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position. 

 
Preferred Qualifications
The Exceptional Applicant will be a Certified General Appraiser with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Proficiency in eminent domain appraisal procedures and practices;
• Private and public sector appraisal experience;
• Experience using established appraisal data resources;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, including presentation skills;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Skill and ability to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions, building consensus through give and take;
• Ability to partner with other CDOT stakeholders and staff, public and private agencies, professionals, consultants, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, and vendors with sensitivity to their needs and priorities and in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Strong time management, project management, and work scheduling skills;
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Strong ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.