Certified General Appraiser Job at Farm Credit, Lebanon, MO

  • Farm Credit
  • Lebanon, MO

Job Description

Vice President, Team Leader, Appraisal and Collateral Risk Management Department Know the Land. Understand the Market. Make an Impact. Are you an experienced appraiser who enjoys analyzing real estate, understanding market trends, and providing insights that help guide sound lending decisions? FCS Financial is seeking a Certified General Appraiser to join our Risk Management team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, digging into market data, and applying their expertise to agricultural real estate throughout Missouri. In this role , you’ll research, analyze, value, and complete appraisals on a variety of real estate and agricultural collateral, with an emphasis on agricultural real estate. Your work will provide valuable information used in lending decisions while helping FCS Financial understand changing real estate markets and trends. The Opportunity As a Certified General Appraiser, you will: Research property, comparable sales, and market data. Analyze agricultural real estate values and market trends. Complete property inspections and determine highest and best use. Prepare accurate, well-supported written appraisals. Review legal descriptions, property boundaries, and access. Maintain appraisal records, market data, and sales information. Provide real estate expertise to teams across the organization. Complete appraisals in accordance with USPAP and organizational standards. Build relationships with appraisal and real estate professionals. Stay current on appraisal requirements, practices, and industry trends. Why Join FCS Financial? Purpose-Driven Work: Use your expertise to support Missouri agriculture and rural communities. Professional Growth: Continue developing your expertise through ongoing education and involvement with professional appraisal organizations. Competitive Total Rewards: Enjoy a highly comprehensive salary, incentive opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at work and at home. Based on experience there are opportunities for personal and professional growth including Certified General Appraiser (salary range of $80,000 – $110,000) Vice President, Appraisal (salary range of $88,000 – $130,000. Option of office locations include: This position covers portions of west central and southwestern Missouri, available office locations include Lebanon, Springfield and Nevada. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for an appraiser who: Understands appraisal concepts, standards, and practices. Has strong research and analytical skills. Is knowledgeable about real estate and market conditions. Can read and plat property boundaries from legal descriptions. Communicates findings clearly and professionally. Builds strong, cooperative working relationships. Manages multiple assignments and priorities effectively. Is comfortable adapting to new processes and technology. Values accuracy, confidentiality, and sound professional judgment. What You Need Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Management, Agriculture Business, Business Administration, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field. 3 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must reside in Missouri to be considered for this position. Preferred office location is Lebanon, MO . Other Missouri FCS Financial Branch Locations that will be considered include Springfield and Nevada. Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule will be considered based on the candidates’ qualifications and needs. Reports To: Vice President, Team Leader, Appraisal and Collateral Risk Management This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act Job Functions 40 % Market Data Analysis Researches subject property, comparable sales, market and neighborhood data, cost information, income information and specialized information Analyzes highest and best use of subject property using market data Determines which sales are most applicable to assignment Determines which sources of information will best confirm sales and property information and which aspects of the comparable sale effect value Compiles, analyzes and writes up comparable sales and determines if particular attributes have a positive or negative effect on value 40% Maintains work files, updates Range of Values, performs yearly benchmark appraisals and maintains network of appraisal and real estate professionals Reviews legal descriptions for platting and determines adequate legal and physical access Determines depth of research appropriate for assignment and which approaches of value are applicable based on the purpose and use of the assignment Concludes an opinion of value and reports assignment results via a written appraisal Ensures appraisals meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and association assignment conditions Serves as an expert in providing services to team members across different departments in the areas of legal description platting and understanding real estate market conditions for completing evaluations. Documents, analyzes and reports real estate trends and activity with emphasis on agriculture real estate trends to Appraisal and Risk Management Leadership 15% Inspections When necessary, completes physical inspection of land and improvements, take photographs and/or interview parties knowledgeable of the property. Conduct remote property inspections utilizing aerial imagery, street-level photography, GIS mapping systems, public records, and other available technologies to analyze property characteristics and support valuation conclusions. 5% Professional Education Determines what state requirements must be met to maintain certification Observes and complies with USPAP reporting standards May mentor and coach colleagues n/a Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization. Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Management, Agriculture Business, Business Administration, Real Estate, Economics or a related field 3 years of related experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job Required Knowledge and Skills Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e‑mail, word and spreadsheet processing Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers and supervisor Knowledge of customer service principles and practices Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers Skill in understanding and applying appraisal concepts and standards Skill in reading and platting property boundaries based on legal descriptions General knowledge of building and construction techniques and materials Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner Ability to adapt to process improvement and new technologies #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours

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