Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51614-17171

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR ROW Utls Grd Crsng Div

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

17171

Position Number

00108250

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00084310

Bureau / Division

Bur Des/Del-Right of Way, Util & Grade Crossing Div.

Worksite Address

See work schedule and additional information section

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer with the Department of Transportation plays a key role in supporting fair and accurate property valuations for public projects. This position offers meaningful work that helps guide important decisions related to right of way needs. It is an ideal position if you enjoy detailed analysis and contributing to smooth project delivery. Join a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports real estate activities for transportation projects by reviewing appraisals and ensuring that valuation methods follow accepted standards. The role involves technical analysis, coordination, and documentation across assigned geographic areas. As a Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer, you will perform the following duties:

• Appraisal Review: Examine real estate and equipment appraisals for accuracy and adherence to accepted techniques
• Technical Guidance: Provide direction to ensure compliance with policies, requirements, and appraisal standards
• Damage Evaluation: Determine compensable elements and estimate before and after values
• Area Oversight: Manage appraisal review activities for assigned geographic areas
• Document Tracking: Monitor documents in the Right of Way office and prepare monthly reports for review
• Special Assignments: Complete additional tasks and attend meetings and training sessions as needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position will be located in the department headquarters in Harrisburg or at a district office closest to the incumbent's home, if space is available.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office). The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a General Real Estate Appraiser (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional real estate appraisal experience which includes one year appraising all types of real property for public use.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified General Appraiser certification.
• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.