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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary Review Appraisers appraise real property and review appraisals of all types of properties including complex commercial, industrial and special purpose; prepare fully-supported and documented determinations of just compensation for the acquisition of rights-of-way or disposal of surplus properties; conduct market rent studies and cost estimates; and serve as an expert witness in condemnation proceedings. This position is located in Carson City in the Right-Of-Way Division.

Incumbent will perform appraisals and appraisal reviews of real property (and lesser estates), using state-rule valuation techniques and eminent-domain reporting formats, for right-of-way acquisitions needed for transportation projects. Other duties include the valuation of excess property approved for disposal, the preparation of cost estimates, rental evaluations and studies, as well as assignments involving consultation and advisement. Essential Qualifications Current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and three years of experience as a real property appraiser or intern; OR current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and one year as a Review Appraiser Intern II in Nevada State service.

Job Duties Review appraisals conducted by department interns, Right-of-Way Agents and private contractors to establish just compensation and ensure compliance with State law, federal regulations, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and agency policies; review the appraisal method used; check the accuracy of calculations and documentation; ensure that neither damage nor benefit have been overlooked, and that only compensable items were included. Appraise the fair market value of real property including commercial, industrial, residential and other types of property; select the appropriate approach for appraisals, research and document the approach used, and reach sound conclusions regarding the value of properties. Consult and advise affected parties including attorneys, district supervisors, engineers, agents and others concerning property valuations; respond to technical questions, provide information, and make presentations before boards, commissions and other groups as required.

Prepare acquisition cost estimates and market rent estimates, and conduct studies for division management; prepare and maintain records, working files, required forms and other documentation related to the appraisal process. Participate in court proceedings for condemnation actions as an expert witness. Participate in right-of-way settings regarding proposed projects.

Interpret legal and engineering documents for performing real property appraisals. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept and provide training to lower level staff.

This is the journey level in the series. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of: advanced appraisal principles, practices and techniques; applicable laws and regulations including the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; real estate and title law; various construction types, materials and building methods used throughout the State in order to determine building class and quality; methods of extracting pertinent information from sources for use in the valuation process; real estate economics including the impact of market conditions on property values. Ability to: operate a personal computer and related software in order to graph, chart and analyze data; read and interpret legal and engineering documents applicable to making real property appraisals; communicate orally in English in individual and group settings, including telephone and face-to-face contact; produce documents written in English using proper sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation; read and evaluate labor or material cost estimates, blueprints and work plans; interact cooperatively with property owners, consultants, co-workers and others using tact, courtesy and diplomacy.

Skill in: application of professional appraisal approaches and techniques; drawing final value conclusions and in justifying and documenting those conclusions for negotiation or condemnation; conducting thorough field inspections of subject properties; preparing accurate field reports, cost estimates and market rent studies for acquisition, disposal or property management. Recruiter Contract Information: Kristen Burke, kburke@dot.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages

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