Appraisal Coordinator/Liaison, Review Appraiser

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Appraisals, Local Programs and Right of Way (RW) Certifications, the Senior Right of Way agent is a technical expert for the Department, responsible for providing timely staff assistance, advice and guidance to the Division and assigned districts/regions on all matters concerning the Appraisal function for public transportation purposes. The specific duties listed below constitute a framework of responsibilities for the incumbent. However, it is intended that there be a high degree of flexibility in determining how time should be utilized since the needs of the districts and Headquarters (HQ) vary from time to time. The incumbent represents the Office Chief of Appraisals and acts as an appraisal coordinator/liaison; responsible for oversight of statewide appraisal quality, and development/implementation of training as needed by Division or District management to ensure an effective appraisal workforce. Major emphasis shall be placed on assisting district/region staff in the timely delivery of appraisal work product that meets or exceeds statutory requirements, accepted appraisal practices and statewide policies, guidelines, practices and procedures.

52-26-0022 / JC-523991

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Right of Way Agent  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please follow this path: 

Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions outlined below.

Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide specific examples to each question. Additional documents to supplement the SOQ will not be reviewed during the SOQ scoring.

1. Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and formal education to determine acceptability of appraisals of real property interests for a public agency.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of management and continuous quality improvement.

3. Describe an experience that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Application Instructions

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ Instructions.