Director Of Real Estate Evaluation

COMPANY PROFILE:AgTexas Farm Credit Services serves and supports approximately 2,600 member/borrowers in areas of lending, insurance sales, appraisal, and/or leasing. Eleven office locations can be found throughout the Association's 43-county trade territory, and the association has an average loan volume of approximately $2.85 billion, with total assets equaling $3.2 billion. The lending portfolio consists of cotton, livestock, dairy, feed grains, real estate, and ag-related business loans. Additionally, the association territory provides diversity in production and mortgage loans as well as commodities financed. Without strong financial backing farmers and ranchers will not survive, and people will not have food to eat or clothes to wear. AgTexas provides reliable credit and crop insurance to our member-owners, so they can feed and clothe the world.POSITION:The Director of Real Estate Evaluation position is located in any AgTexas office, or remote and within 150 miles of an AgTexas office location, with a salary that is negotiable, depending upon experience.*AgTexas, at its sole discretion, may offer this position with a different title based upon the qualifications of the candidate.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience and at least eight (8) years of experience in the area of real estate appraisal with emphasis on appraising agricultural producing properties. State of Texas General Real Estate Appraiser Certification required. Ideal candidate will possess general knowledge of accounting/financial systems, specialized knowledge of property and collateral appraisal methods. Additionally, must exhibit specialized knowledge of real estate instruments and records. Skill in research and analysis of public records. This position requires good skill in oral and written communication. Candidate must be intermediate in skill level with Microsoft Office applications. Has considerable latitude for decision making.JOB SCOPE AND PURPOSE:Manages the real estate evaluation function for the association to ensure the processes and systems used to value and monitor collateral risk are in place and functioning properly. Directs and supervises employees in the valuation function. Performs complex and/or specialized appraisals. Evaluates and coordinates valuation training. Has considerable latitude for decision making in the planning and accomplishment of association goals. Takes steps designed to ensure the Association's programs and practices are in compliance with the Farm Credit Act, FCA regulations and other applicable guidelines.KEY RESPONSIBILITES:Establishes overall direction for the Association's real estate evaluation function including policies, procedures, and reporting. Develops appraisal standards, guidelines, and procedures consistent with sound appraisal practices.Manages the real estate evaluation department in an effective and efficient manner. Manages office space, equipment, and maintenance of appraisal facilities.Selects, trains, develops, motivates, evaluates, and manages appraisal staff.Monitors the standards of conduct within the appraisal services area. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and regulations are adhered to as required.Offers cost effective appraisals and related services to maintain maximum profit levels.Prepares 6trfcqand presents board reports.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Frequent interaction with customers, association departmental staff and management. Frequent interaction with Farm Credit Bank of Texas staff, as well as other Farm Credit Associations and other commercial banks. Also includes frequent interaction with area professionals, including real estate agents, commercial bankers, title company staff and others who deal with the Association in the normal course of business.EOE/AA/M/F/D/VAgTexas FCS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information.Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to complete the application process should call our Lubbock office at (806) 745-4575 and ask to speak to one of our HR representatives to request accommodation in the application process.