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ASFMRA Job Listing (#072910)

Job Title: Assistant Information Technology Director
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition # 2010131203
Job Link: www.traviscad.org
Closing Date: open until filled

Under the general supervision of the IT Director manage the daily activities of the information technology environment including network, security, database, and CAMA software administration. Must be technically qualified able to troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend changes to current and future network requirements. Analyze departmental needs to establish priorities and determine feasibility, and create database queries, custom programming, and ad-hoc reports. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Generally manages a group of exempt and non-exempt employees and consultants. For more information please visit our website at: www.traviscad.org

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#072810)

Job Title: Residential Appraiser
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition # 2010145302
Job Link: www.traviscad.org
Closing Date: open until filled

The Residential Appraiser is responsible for the appraisal of residential accounts and interacting with taxpayers to resolve problems and settle values. Must be able to accurately measure properties and gather information and characteristics necessary to complete an appraisal, conduct reappraisal activities to accurately record changes to properties as well as to evaluate their condition in order to establish fair market values, carefully review reports to ascertain the accuracy of field work for accurate and equitable fair market values, review real property renditions, take appropriate action and respond to taxpayer inquiries, negotiate and settle value disputes with property owners and/or property tax consultants, as well as representing the Appraisal District in informal and formal protest hearings. For more information please visit our website at: www.traviscad.org.

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#072710)

Job Title: Land/Agriculture Appraiser
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition # 2010143302
Job Link: www.traviscad.org
Closing Date: open until filled

The appraiser will perform the functions and activities associated with the appraisal of assigned urban (commercial and residential) and rural land, as well as special valuation of agricultural and wildlife properties, in compliance with generally accepted appraisal methodology, Uniform Standards of Professional Practice, and the Texas Property Tax Code. Including both office and field work, duties include but are not limited to inspection, data collection, market analysis, application of appropriate valuation techniques, as well as representing the Appraisal District in informal and formal protest hearings. For more information please visit our website at: www.traviscad.org.

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#072610)

Job Title: Supervisory Review Appraiser, GS-1171-15
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Job Announcement Number: OS-CD-10-MM368376 (MP)


Salary Range: $122,064.00 - $155,500.00 /year
Open Period: Monday, July 26, 2010 to Monday, August 23, 2010
Series & Grade: GS-1171-15
Position Information: Full TimeCareer/Career Conditional
Promotion Potential: 15
Job Location: 1 vacancy - Denver, CO; 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Who May be Considered: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)
Job Link: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?q=1982158&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&x=96&y=13&pg=1&re=0


Closing Date: 9/30/2010

Job Summary:

The U.S. Department of the Interior is looking for a Supervisory Review Appraiser to provide technical and administrative supervision to Review Appraiser staff. If you are an expert in appraisals and valuation management and have experience managing and leading appraisal functions nationally or regionally, then this could be the job you are looking for!

If selected for this position, you will be working for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary – Policy, Management and Budget, Office of Valuation Services located in either Washington, DC or Denver, CO.

Key Requirements:

  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
  • This position is subject to pre-employment background investigation
  • Relocation expenses are authorized
  • Travel one to five nights per month may be required
  • You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
  • Merit Promotion candidates must meet Time-in-Grade by the closing date

The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides technical and administrative supervision to the Client Service Manager and is responsible for planning all appraisal work and ensuring that products are prepared in conformance with professional standards, laws, regulations, and policies of the Department of the Interior and Department of Justice, as well as appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications requirements of The Appraisal Foundation and state appraiser licensing boards.
  • Develops policies and procedures that cover national issues and ensures that the valuation function is performed consistently across the Department and meets the needs of the client bureaus.
  • Manages the activities of a large, complex, and geographically far-reaching appraisal program including planning, organization, and supervision of geographically dispersed staff, budgeting and execution of all aspects of the appraisal program.
  • Performs appraisal reviews of extremely complex or controversial appraisal projects that require highly specialized experience, independent judgment, and broad policy interpretation.
  • Responsible for the planning, programming, and budgeting process for the Department’s appraisal program and provides consultation to clients, Department management, and valuation staff on the process of developing solutions.

Agency Contact Info:
HR Assistant
Phone: (703)787-1446
Email: HUMAN.RESOURCES@MMS.GOV
Agency Information:
Bur of Ocean Energy Mgt
DO NOT SEND MAIL
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
Herndon, VA

To Apply: For additional information and to apply for this position, visit the USAJobs website.

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#072410)

Position Title: Director, Farm Manager
Job Location: Fresno, CA
Requisition #:  AGR00006
Job Link: https://pru.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=AGR00006
Closing Date: 9/30/2010

Primary Responsibilities:
Farm Management
The CAPS manager is responsible for all aspects of the farm properties under CAPS Management. The individual is responsible for; developing individual farm plans, selecting processors and handler firms, tenants and farm managers, negotiating leases, management contracts, marketing contracts, etc. You will oversee the actual farm operation including monitoring of work, budgeting, and future planning. Other responsibilities include marketing of products produced on the farm and administrative reporting. This individual will direct activities of farm operators engaged in planning, cultivating and harvesting crops, and maintaining buildings and machinery. You are to make cash flow and budget projections for each farm under management control. Also will make recommendations for capital improvements based upon economic analysis and justification of profitability.

Marketing/New Business Development
The CAPS manager is responsible for marketing the services of CAPS (i.e. farm management, consulting, and the engagement of appraisals), responsible for securing new third-party business, through contact with businesses, professional organizations and individuals.

Secondary Responsibilities:
Agricultural Consulting
As needed, the CAPS manager is responsible for conducting studies to provide advice on the management of agricultural enterprises and to provide assistance in the execution of such advice.

Initiative Required:
1. Self Motivated
2. Strong Organizational and Writing Skills
3. Multi-Task Proficiency
4. Experienced Farming Background

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's Degree required, in an Agricultural field is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant farm management experience
• A Real Estate or Brokers License is a benefit (Licensing will be required within a reasonable time period of employment)
• Accreditation in the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisals (ASFMRA) is a benefit

Prudential and its affiliates, Newark, New Jersey are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in our workforce.

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#072310)

Position Title: Realty Specialist 3
Job Classification: Professional
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM *Hours may vary due to operational needs.
Exemption: Non-Exempt
Salary/Wage Range: $19.88-$26.28 per hour
Career Level/Minimum Education Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Location: 1980 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43223
Position Number: 20065766
Industry: Real Estate, Appraisal & Appraisal Review

Job Duties:  This position requires 100% travel, some of which may be overnight.

Acts as lead worker (i.e., provides work direction, assignments & on-the-job training) over lower-level realty specialists in regional field offices & performs multi-project & most complex assignments in disciplines of appraisal & appraisal review (e.g., complex parcels & right-of-way (R/W) takings of large residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural & special use properties; partial take areas involving complex appraisals & residual remnants). Provides training & work direction regarding selection of proper appraisal formats for appraisal assignments based on degree of complexity (e.g., value analyses, value findings & residential, summary & self-contained R/W appraisal reports). Performs complex feasibility & cost studies involving all types of real estate. Performs & reviews all approved appraisal report formats (i.e., value estimates, value findings & residential, summary & self-contained R/W appraisal reports) & complex appraisals involving before-&-after analysis, residual damages occurring to land & improvements on all types of properties; acts as review appraiser & reviews & compiles appraisal reports, reviews completed work of both staff & fee appraisers & recommends fair market value; operates state vehicle in order to perform visual inspection of properties to ensure compliance with state & federal guidelines.

Assists manager in conducting & directing parcel & project appraisal research for data in resolving state and federal citations. Performs quality assurance reviews to include regions’, districts’ & local public agencies’ appraisal functions; confers regularly with section & regional personnel regarding appraisal problems & provides guidance as needed; provides aid to Assistant Attorney Generals Office in preparing trial casework involving complex appraisal problems; assists manager in development, implementation & presentation of training programs for staff, fee & review appraisers involving appraisal principles, practices & requirements set forth by ODOT & Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Assists manager in development & implementation of training courses & preparation of course materials for R/W cost estimation & any other aspects of valuation issues; coordinates activities necessary to obtain preapproval of these training courses for continuing education credit by Ohio Department of Commerce, Office of Real Estate & Professional Licensing; acts as instructor in each of those courses or any other valuation-related course that may be developed by Department.

Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Word) to prepare correspondence & reports as required; attends & participates in public hearings to address private citizens concerns & explain appraisal process. As workloads dictates, performs miscellaneous assignments in title research/closings, acquisition, relocation assistance &/or property management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 18 mos. exp. as Realty Specialist 2, 84522 commensurate with disciplines utilized in position to be filled; must be able to provide own transportation.
  • Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business administration or marketing; 30 mos. exp. in licensed real estate sales activities commensurate with disciplines utilized in position to be filled; must be able to provide own transportation.
  • Or 54 mos. trg. or 54 mos. exp. in licensed real estate sales activities commensurate with disciplines utilized in position to be filled; must be able to provide own transportation.
  • Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Contact:
Tara Brown, Ohio Department of Transportation,
email: Tara.Brown@dot.state.oh.us

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#072210)

Position Title: Appraiser
Company: Rabo AgriFinance
Location: Memphis, TN

Responsibilities: Responsible for completing in-house appraisals, to engage and review outside appraisals and provide the independent appraisal function for this portion of the Southeastern Region.

Skills/Experience/Education Required: A good understanding of agriculture and real estate principals is required. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be a self-starter with the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and tactfully with personnel from all areas and departments. Needs to be able to work well under time constraints and have the ability to use sound, good judgment.

Requirement: Certified General Appraiser License in TN and/or surrounding states.

Contact:
Jenny Potterton, Human Resources Business Partner
Rabo AgriFinance, One CityPlace Dr., Ste 200, St. Louis, MO 63141
Telephone: 314-687-4110, Fax: 314-687-4430
Email: jennifer.potterton@raboag.com
Website: www.raboag.com

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#072110)

Position Title: Senior Appraiser
Company: Rabo AgriFinance
Location: Richland, WA

Responsibilities: Handle appraisal function for Pacific NW and evaluation activities to insure compliance with all RAF policies and procedures. Read and analyze appraisal and evaluation reports for compliance with RAF policies and procedures, and properly documenting results. Develop training for RAF employees in appraisal and evaluation topics. Additional duties per job description and as assigned by supervisor.

Skills/Experience/Education Required: A good understanding of agriculture and real estate principals is required. An appraisal background with a state certified general appraiser certification required. Good reading and analytical skills are needed for this position as well as a desire to learn structured policy and procedures required of the Appraisal Department. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be a self-starter with the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and tactfully with personnel from all areas and departments. Needs to be able to work well under time constraints and have the ability to use sound, good judgment.

Requirement: BS degree from an accredited college/university. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Good math and analytical skills.

Contact:
Jenny Potterton, Human Resources Business Partner
Rabo AgriFinance, One CityPlace Dr., Ste 200, St. Louis, MO 63141
Telephone: 314-687-4110, Fax: 314-687-4430
Email: jennifer.potterton@raboag.com
Website: www.raboag.com

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#071710)

Position Title: Appraiser
Company: FCS Financial
Location: Springfield, MO
Closing Date:July 30, 2010

Position Purpose: The Appraiser is accountable for the appraisal of real and chattel properties within an assigned territory requiring a high level of expertise related to state certified credentials. He/she participates in the ongoing design of processes to further enhance service, achieve satisfactory appraisal administration and marketplace performance goals in conjunction with the regional team framework. The Appraiser communicates analyses through complete, concise, and conclusive written appraisal reports as well as verbal communication with other regional team members. He/she assists the Chief Appraiser in monitoring the appraisal process and administration in the various region(s). The Appraiser will be involved directly in on-site property inspections with various parties during the normal course of conducting appraisal activities (e.g. customers, prospects, team members, other external contacts).

Required Knowledge & Experience: This position requires a state certified appraiser designation as well as a minimum of an associate’s degree; a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural or business related field is preferred. Five to seven years of progressive rural appraisal experience is required. The incumbent must have knowledge of common agricultural practices and the understanding of and ability to apply general appraiser competencies. Must annually obtain continuing education credits as required in appraisal subjects that carry certification credit with one of the appraisal organization members of the Appraisal Foundation. The incumbent must have current knowledge of the agricultural markets and must be able to effectively use computer technology and a variety of appraisal software applications. The ability to plan, organize, and complete assignments with minimum supervision is required. The incumbent must possess solid interpersonal, oral and written communication, customer service, problem solving, and analytical skills. In addition, this position will be interacting in a team environment with other regional team members. As a result, the incumbent should have effective team building skills.

Salary Range: Salary depending on qualifications and experience

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications should submit a resume and cover letter and/or employment application identifying the specific position you are applying for to:

Human Resources, FCS Financial
1934 E. Miller St.; Jefferson City, MO 65101
Fax: 573-635-4367
Email: human.resources@myfcsfinancial.com
FCS Financial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer

 

ASFMRA Job Listing (#071610)

Position Title: Director, Office of Valuation Services
Company: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Location: Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Open Period:Monday, July 12, 2010 to Monday, August 16, 2010
Series & Grade: ES-0340-00/00

Qualifications Required: As a basic requirement, applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.

You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of an executive. To be considered for this position, all applicants must address each of the technical qualifications listed below. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by OPM and been certified by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. EACH TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND EACH ECQ MUST BE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY. The narrative addressing ECQ's must follow the format provided at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf (Adobe Acrobat required) OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. Narrative statements may not exceed 2 pages for each individual technical and each individual ECQ. IF YOU EXCEED THESE LIMITS YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Technical Qualifications:

  1. Demonstrated ability to manage complex organizational change and growth, including the ability to design and build an organization capable of delivering high quality, timely, and effective client service.
  2. Experience designing and examining internal management controls, developing and managing client satisfaction and service performance metrics and benchmarks, identifying weaknesses, and recommending and implementing corrective action to drive continuous improvement in client service performance and client satisfaction. Ability to monitor issues and trends in client satisfaction, to develop and implement appropriate program changes, and to identify and incorporate best practices and lessons learned into an effective client service delivery program.
  3. Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations relating to real property and real property interest valuation and acquisition management, as well as knowledge of Federal land conservation initiatives, including the America's Great Outdoors initiative.
  4. Experience in all segments of the real estate industry (commercial, residential, rural, and historic real property) and ability to manage a real property valuation and acquisition program, including experience in real estate and appraising. (desired)

To Apply and For More Information: Use this link to see the full vacancy announcement for the Director of the Office of Valuation Services.

Agency Contact Information: Michelle Oxyer
Phone: 202-208-6702
Email: executiveapplications@mms.gov
Agency Information:
Department Of The Interior; 1849 C Street, NW, MS 5540; Washington, DC 20240

  

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