Statewide Review Appraiser

Position Summary

The Review Appraiser reviews state and owner appraisals of complex property to be acquired in connection with state improvement projects and all local projects which involve state and federal funding. The Review Appraiser is required to make complex and subjective judgments in order that the rights of individual citizens are protected, and the just compensation offer is reasonable, justified and adequately documented. The Review Appraiser is the appraisal representative of the Bureau and is responsible for giving functional guidance in all aspects of this process.

The Review Appraiser shall share appraisal knowledge and skills as a mentor and trainer of Region personnel in settings varying from one-on-one, on the job training, small work groups or as a part of a team putting on statewide training. As a team member, together with the Section Chief, Bureau Director and Region real estate staff, the Review Appraiser will help develop and implement changes in appraisal policy.

Qualifications

• Experience producing or analyzing appraisals (experience may include: producing appraisals or review appraisals, analyzing appraisals to determine valuation implications on subject properties)
• Experience interpreting and applying laws and policies as they apply to a specific organizational purpose (experience may include: interpreting, applying, or analyzing laws, rules, policies, and/or procedures; developing policies for an organization; monitoring or implementing changes to a program as a result of law changes; summarizing laws or policies in oral or written form for stakeholders; interpreting title work, land valuation techniques, and appraisal theory, etc.)

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-03) with an annual salary of $69,680 - $85,280, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This position requires ability to travel independently throughout the State of Wisconsin.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

How To Apply

To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Application Deadline

Applications are due on Thursday, July 16th 2026 at 11:59pm CST.