Transportation Appraiser Trainee - Charleston, United States - West Virginia Transportation Department

Description

Salary: $1, $2,521.15 Biweekly

Location : Charleston, WV

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: DOT24RW009A

Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision: Right of Way Division

Opening Date: 03/15/2024

Closing Date: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

The Transportation Appraiser Trainee performs entry-level level work in the Department of Transportation conducting research of courthouse records, natural resources, and various real estate transactions in preparation for the appraisal of residential, commercial, industrial, natural resources, or personal properties to be taken for right-of-way purposes. Required to complete all relevant classroom and field training. Extensive travel is required in this classification. Performs related duties as required.

Pay Grade 15
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends training by the Department of Transportation, following a formal schedule of classroom and field training designed to prepare the trainee for real property appraisals

• Participate in an apprentice program to become a licensed appraiser

• Acquire knowledge in real property rights, acquisition, right-of-way engineering, and survey methodology

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, property owners, state and local government officials, and the general public

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license may be required
Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the real estate industry, real estate appraisal, right-of-way acquisition, relocation, real estate management, or engineering and survey methodology

• Knowledge of report writing methods, data collection and presentation, and statistical analysis pertaining to property valuation

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to review detailed records and information, gather pertinent information, and present information in a format appropriate to the scope of work
Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Experience in real estate appraisal, right-of-way acquisition, or relocation or real estate management may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.

Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts