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The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Review Appraiser for the Right of Way Bureau within the Program Development and Delivery Division and serves as a field authority in conducting property appraisals to arrive at fair market value for property acquisitions. This includes all standard and specialized property appraisal types. This position reviews completed appraisal reports and approves just compensation due to landowners.

Missoula or Billings office locations preferred. Other locations will be considered based on district workload and space availability.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Brandi Hamilton at bhamilton@mt.gov.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

· Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

· Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

· State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

· Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek

· Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

· Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

· Benefits apply on first day of employment

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Application Materials:

· A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

· A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Required Education and Experience:

• All levels require the knowledge and skills typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.

• Level 2 - This position requires four (4) years of work experience in real estate appraisal.

• Level 3 - This position requires seven (7) years of work experience in real estate appraisal.

• Hiring preference will be given to applicants based on a combination of education, license/certification, number of years of related experience, and demonstrated experience in eminent domain appraisal, residential and/or commercial real estate appraisal.

• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials may include the Montana Certified General Appraiser License. This license is not required but for employees who wish to pursue the license or who already hold the license, the department will cover license fees and continuing education requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This position requires extensive knowledge of the concepts and theories of real estate appraisal, including the principles of eminent domain, real estate law as it applies to land titles and transfer documents, and appraisal and acquisition of real property for federal aid projects, and other program functions; program planning and administration, budgeting; contract management; application of state, federal, and USPAP requirements and standards; and a working knowledge of land surveying, highway engineering design, and construction methods, and materials, and building construction materials and methods.

• This position requires skill in coordinating multiple projects, examining, interpreting, and translating technical/legal information to broad audiences, standard office software applications (Word, Excel, etc.), analyzing and interpreting statistical information, written and verbal communications, and skill in dealing with highly sensitive issues.

• This position requires the ability to develop effective techniques and procedures to achieve goals and objectives; to provide clear directions, technical assistance, and guidance to team members to ensure effective operations and project activities; to assess complex and rapidly changing technological issues and national trends; identify root causes of problems and develop alternative solutions; confidently challenge the status quo by experimenting with new ideas; to evaluate multiple and ambiguous factors to resolve problems; to make engineering presentations to the public; to demonstrate leadership by recognizing and initiating activities to accomplish objectives, and create a positive work climate; to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment.

Other Information

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana.

• MDT participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://e-verify.gov

• Driver's record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant's permanent driving record. Compliance with Montana Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

• This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

• The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.