Real Estate Appraiser

Salary: $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-54152-17161
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Dstr Off 600
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 17161
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00080600
Bureau / Division: Transportation, District 6-0
Worksite Address: 7000 Geerdes Boulevard
City: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19406
Contact Name: Robert Miles
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION


The Real Estate Appraiser position with the Department of Transportation offers an exciting chance to apply your analytical skills in a meaningful way. This role lets you examine properties, study market trends, and contribute to important highway projects. You will grow your expertise while working closely with owners, attorneys, and appraisal professionals. This opportunity provides a steady path for building a rewarding career in real estate valuation.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role supports highway improvement projects by researching property details, conducting site visits, and developing fair and accurate appraisals. It ensures that land acquisitions meet legal standards and reflect true market conditions. As a Real Estate Appraiser, you will perform the following duties:

• Property Research: Review ownership records, deed descriptions, and zoning information to understand property details
• Field Evaluation: Visit properties to inspect conditions, interview owners, and gather essential information
• Valuation Methods: Determine appropriate appraisal approaches and analyze comparable sales and market trends
• Report Preparation: Develop complete appraisal reports, update valuations, and provide documentation for hearings
• Legal Support: Testify at hearings, assist staff attorneys and supply information for claim settlements
• Technical Guidance: Support project teams by reviewing appraisals and advising on policy compliance

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 in King of Prussia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008 (before taxes).
• 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
Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser certification.
• This position requires 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.
• 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.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser certification?

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide which certification you possess, the certification number, and the expiration date in the text box below. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

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• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state, expiration date, and license number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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