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Right of Way Div - Appraisal Program Manager (Statewide)

Txdot, Bryan, Texas, United States, 77808


Job Description - Right of Way Div - Appraisal Program Manager (Statewide) (2403600)

Position Information

TxDOT's Right of Way division is looking for a Program Manager II to oversee the Appraisal program. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Work location: The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquarters in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, Yoakum.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Minimum Salary69,572.00

Maximum Salary114,099.00

Pay BasisYearly

FLSA StatusExempt

Work LocationsStassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Other LocationsUST-Texas-Austin, UST-Texas-San Antonio, UST-Texas-Laredo, UST-Texas-Atlanta, UST-Texas-Pharr, UST-Texas-Childress, UST-Texas-Yoakum, UST-Texas-Wichita Falls, UST-Texas-Mesquite, UST-Texas-Waco, UST-Texas-Paris, UST-Texas-Bryan, UST-Texas-Tyler, UST-Texas-El Paso, UST-Texas-Lubbock, UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Amarillo, UST-Texas-Abilene, UST-Texas-Odessa, UST-Texas-San Angelo, UST-Texas-Houston, UST-Texas-Brownwood, UST-Texas-Beaumont, UST-Texas-Lufkin, UST-Texas-Fort Worth

TravelYes, 50 % of the Time

ShiftDay Job

Shift Details40 hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8-5

Location FlexibilityHybrid

Location Flexibility DetailsUp to two days teleworking after initial onboarding, contingent on workload.

Benefits and PerksAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Job ResponsibilitiesOversees the appraisal program for the Texas Department of Transportation in the Right of Way Division. Work involves accountability for appraisal program lifecycle, resource management, stakeholder communications, and reporting. Work requires extensive contact and interaction with district and division staff, external and government entities, and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Develops and interprets policies and/or procedures to improve the appraisal process, appraisal documents, forms, manuals, and other supporting materials relating to acquisitions, disposals, and right-of-way cost estimating.

Accountable for implementing the vision, development of the overall approach for the program, its major milestones, deliverables and managing the assigned budget to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes.

Leads, plans and directs the work activities of section employees.

Oversees preparation of reports of findings and makes recommendations for pre-mediation meetings, settlements, hearings and/or jury trials.

Oversees the review analysis of appraisals, appraisal reports and/or right-of-way estimates.

Trains Department personnel in appraisal policies, procedures, and practices.

Verifies Fee Appraisers as state certified and approved and/or selects the best qualified for appraisal assignments.

Advises and consults with Department personnel regarding recommendations, corrections or additional data required for appraisals, appraisal reports and/or eminent domain matters.

Analyzes appraisals, and other documentation to determine decisions regarding eminent domain, Special Commissioner's awards and proposed settlements.

Assists in resolving real estate acquisition, lease and/or appraisal problems.

Drives to attend and document special commissioner's hearings and jury trials for eminent domain.

Establishes salvage values of real estate in right-of-way acquisition; coordinates with others to determine what is realty and what is personal property.

Locates and inspects comparable housing and maintains real estate market sales data.

Coordinates with the contract team on Appraisal Contracts, and appraisal contract, and work authorization related matters.

Coordinates, and negotiates hours for services, and/or work requirements with appraisers, technical experts and/or expert witnesses.

Participates in field/process reviews with the real estate specialists of the local FHWA office.

Researches and analyzes controversial real estate acquisitions.

Serves as liaison with and coordinates activities between the Department, Office of the Attorney General, various governmental agencies and appropriate courts regarding real estate appraisals and controversial real estate acquisitions.

Makes presentations to management and project teams.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:Education:

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.

Experience:

5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions or appraisal or related work. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 Years Project Management

4 Years Real Estate or Appraisal work

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Knowledge and Skills:Extensive knowledge of:

Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

Applicable laws, rules and regulations

Right of way policies, procedures and terminology

Real estate practices, procedures and terminology

Appraisal practices, standards, and inspections

Thorough knowledge of:

Higher mathematics

Contract proposal and evaluation procedures

Expert skill in:

Developing, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures and technical information related to appraising and professional appraisal practices

Researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to appraising and professional appraisal practices

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Determining property values

Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Proficient skill in:

Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others

Coordinating labor, materials and equipment

Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports

Communicating effectively

Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

Maintaining a safe working relationship

Other Attributes:

Shows integrity and ethical behavior; respects confidentiality, business ethics and organizational standards

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly and determining resolution in order to advance work and maintain effective relationships

Protects sensitive and confidential information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:State Job Title/s: Appraiser V

State Job Code/s: 2067

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

MOS Codes

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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