Appraiser-4895

About the role

The Appraiser position at Mississippi Land Bank provides simple to moderately complex appraisals for agricultural and rural properties. This role assists senior-level appraisal staff with valuations of large and/or complex agricultural, recreational, timberland, rural residential, and special-use properties. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, two to five years of experience in real estate appraisal, and a licensed appraiser certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares valuations or appraisals in connection with loans secured by non-complex agricultural properties.
• Aids in the development of valuations or appraisals for properties involving large and/or complex loans, specialized or highly improved properties, loans in litigation, foreclosure or bankruptcy, and acquired properties.
• Performs collateral evaluations in compliance with district and association collateral evaluation standards and procedures.
• Researches, verifies, and maintains comparable sales, construction cost data, timber market information, GIS mapping resources, aerial imagery, and other valuation data.
• Communicates market trends and changes in agricultural and rural land values to management.
• Reviews fee evaluations and appraisals performed by outside fee appraisers to ensure compliance with USPAP and association collateral evaluation standards.
• Prepares collateral evaluation reports and related correspondence.
• Maintains state appraisal certification and completes continuing education required by state regulations, USPAP, and the Association.
• Pursues professional development in agricultural appraisal, market analysis, technology, GIS/Mapping applications, and related disciplines.
• Offers cost-effective appraisals and related services.
• Assists in monitoring the standards of conduct within the appraisal services area.
• Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conducts field inspections of agricultural and rural properties, documenting site characteristics, improvements, timber, agricultural production, access, soils, floodplain influences, and other factors affecting market value.

Requirements

• Minimum education and experience requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience with two to five years of experience in real estate appraisal.
• Licensed Appraiser, Certified Residential Appraiser, or Certified General Appraiser required.

Skills

• General knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Specialized knowledge of agricultural and rural property valuation methods, appraisal theory, real estate law, timberland valuation, agricultural production systems, and market analysis.
• Working knowledge of GIS mapping, aerial imagery, public land records, FEMA flood mapping, soils information, and construction cost resources.
• Skilled in research, data analysis, written and verbal communication, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with appraisal software, mapping software, and other valuation technologies is preferred.
• Ability to interview realtors, landowners, and communicate complex valuation concepts to customers, loan officers, management, and external reviewers.

Benefits

Mississippi Land Bank offers a supportive work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact on agriculture and rural communities. The company values its employees' skills and perspectives and provides competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is not a remote position.