Right of Way Program Specialist (Appraisal)

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Right of Way Program Specialist (Appraisal)

Salary

$4,470.00 - $8,767.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

23/50581103/ROWPS/10.13.23/BN

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 23

Opening Date

10/16/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

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Supplemental Information

Section 23-Real Estate

23/50581103/ROWPS/10.13.23/BN

This posting will be filled using the Right of Way Appraiser Option.

About this position:

Assist in the direction and management of all appraisal and appraisal related services statewide as required by the Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act.) under the direct supervision of the Right of Way Manager over appraisals. Possesses a valid Louisiana Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license. Statewide and overnight travel required.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Donna Stinson

Right of Way Manager

DOTD/Real Estate

1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 242-4586

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

RIGHT OF WAY APPRAISER OPTION

Possession of a valid Louisiana Certified General Appraiser license plus one year of professional experience as a licensed General Appraiser.

RIGHT OF WAY AGENT OPTION

A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance or real estate appraisal.

SUBSTITUTIONS (APPLIES TO RIGHT OF WAY AGENT OPTION ONLY):

Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

NOTE:

Louisiana Certified General Appraiser licenses are issued by the Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed atwww.reab.state.la.us

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To prepare highly complex appraisals for properties affected by transportation projects, as well as to serve as a reviewer of reports completed by other appraisers.

OR

To provide programmatic oversight for a statewide relocation assistance program.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Broad from a Right of Way Supervisor or Right of Way Manager. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May exercise functional supervision on a project basis over lower-level Right of Way personnel.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Primarily located at the Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Right of Way Agent 4 by the presence of statewide responsibility for the Relocation Assistance Program.

Differs from Right of Way Appraiser 4 by the presence of responsibility for appraisals of Special Purpose properties and the review of staff appraisal reports.

Differs from Right of Way Supervisor by the absence of supervisory responsibility.

Examples of Work

RIGHT OF WAY PROGRAM SPECIALIST (APPRAISAL)

Assist in the direction and management of all appraisal and appraisal related services statewide as required by the Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act.) under the direct supervision of the Right of Way Manager over appraisals. Possesses a valid Louisiana Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license. Statewide and overnight travel required. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

40% As a reviewer, provides expert assistance to persons within and outside the department concerning acquisition laws, policies, and procedures, including provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act. Responsible for all appraisal services completed by staff that is necessary to determine compensation for negotiations, deposition and other purposes as required by the agency. Provides input into the evaluation of staff appraisers at staffs completion of a project assignment. Provides input into consultant performance evaluations. Participates as a member on a statewide committee to evaluate and select ROW consultants and other providers of third party services. Develops and approves scope of work criteria for all staff assignments. Studies final plans and right of way maps furnished to assure that the plans and right of way maps agree and meet the stipulated requirements for use in the appraisal processes. Develops, maintains and administers quality assurance and quality control program applied in all phases of appraisal and appraisal related processes undertaken by staff. Conducts on-site inspection of the project, subject properties, and comparable sales used in the appraisal process. Estimates the value of land and any improvements in the proposed right-of-way; estimates damages to and cost to cure any affected improvements. Obtains statistical data on costs of land, buildings, structures, and structural improvements. Researches and analyzes property sales used to determine a unit value estimate for all types of property on the proposed project. Determines the degree of support for the appraisal valuations presented in the appraisal reports; uses independent judgement and arrives at a recommended offer, which includes additional compensation. Evaluates and approves staff appraisal reports. Reviews and approves staff appraisal reports for excess right of way and uneconomic remainders. Analyzes Joint Use Agreement appraisals completed by staff for accuracy in determining market rental values for the lease agreements for agency owned property. Reviews feasibility studies and market analysis reports completed by staff for accuracy in determining economic viability of proposed projects. Reviews title reports to verify accuracy of ownership information that impacts value determinations. Makes appropriate DOTO personnel aware of any discrepancies in the title reports that require further evaluation and editing. Resolves discrepancies that arise for the timely completion of appraisal services. Contacts project manager and other DOTO personnel as needed to obtain required information to complete the appraisal and appraisal related processes. On all staff project appraisal assignments, the review appraiser must determine which properties are uneconomic and the compensation necessary to acquire the property in its' entire. Examines and evaluates staff appraisal reports to determine their acceptability for use in expropriation proceedings. Maintains project status on agency information systems. Oversees training and development of lower-level right of way personnel.

25% Perform special purpose property appraisals in accordance with State, Federal and departmental regulations, laws and policies. May be required to complete appraisals for excess right of way and/or uneconomic remainders owned by the agency. Appraises the value of real property; property rights and rights of way for the construction and maintenance of transportation facilities. Prepares all forms and notifications as required by law and policy including the Property Owner Notification Letters. Researches and analyzes sales and market data for the appraisal process by meeting with and interviewing local Clerks of Court, Tax Assessors, and informed market participants. Studies parish conveyance records. Analyzes DOTO provided information, including but not limited to right of way maps, construction plans, MicroStation files for electronic surveys, if available, title reports, including verification, and environmental documents. Researches and analyzes publically available data, including but not limited to tax assessor GIS maps, zoning maps, flood maps and soil maps. Researches and analyzes property sales used in determining a unit value estimate for all types of property on the proposed project. Inspects all subject parcels and comparable sales used in the appraisal process. Performs appraisals to determine the value of land and any improvements in the proposed right-of-way, damages to and the cost to cure any affected improvements and additional compensation to place the owner in the same pecuniary position as enjoyed prior to acquisition. Inspects, measures, evaluates, photographs, and records property improvement data, inside and out of major improvements (if required), to evaluate their influence on the overall property values. Costs out improvements, researches rental markets, and analyzes income figures from business and rental properties to determine before and after values. Prepares economical or statistical reports. Utilizes reports prepared by specialty valuation consultants including, but not limited to, foresters, construction cost consultants, business valuation specialists, petroleum engineers and agriculture valuation specialists. Documents all real estate value findings, makes and implements recommendations and records necessary for the DOTO Right of Way.

20% Prepares detailed cost estimates and reviews detailed cost estimates completed by other appraisal staff. Cost Estimate Reviews: Determines budgetary funding for right of way projects by completing the following duties: Inspection of project and comparable sales, review and approval of cost estimate by staff with required revisions, verification of comparable data used, highest and best use analysis, conclusion of the appraisal types and formats, number of appraisers need, other valuation specialty costs, all contracted acquisition costs and administrative/legal costs to derive the total estimated cost of right of way. Data entry of estimated cost at JPR phases into LAGOV. Refer to the Appraisal Cost Estimate Check Sheets for cost estimate requirements. In order to finalize cost estimate review, communicates with all DOTD Sections to resolve questions and issues discovered by the staff appraiser. Cost Estimates: Develops detailed cost estimate reports on a parcel or project basis during every phase of project development. Works closely with the Environmental Section, Design Section and other LA DOTD Sections when completing a cost estimate. Gathers all project relevant data and answers any questions regarding possible impacts of alternates chosen in the various project development phases. Reads and interprets right of way maps and construction plans and makes recommendations to facilitate changes to the right of maps and/or construction plans to reduce the cost of right of way acquisitions and save time in the right of way phase of the project. The Appraiser checklist for Stages O -3 should be consulted to determine the minimum requirements for the cost estimate based on the phase of project development. Field inspection of the project is required: as well as, photographs of subject properties. Performs feasibility studies; evaluates cost, income, and local economic factors in order to facilitate DOTD's Right of Way Program.

10% Represents the agency as an expert witness in court for expropriation proceedings. Maintains good public relations in dealing with property owners, their representatives, as well as Federal, State, and local governmental agencies to obtain cooperation in gathering and verifying essential data used in the appraisal process. Responsible for attending Plan-In-Hand and Joint Plan Review meetings to provide right of way information to the public and other DOTD Sections. Accepts inquiries and answers right of way questions from other DOTD Sections, the public and governmental entities via telephone, email and walk-in visits.

5% Performs additional duties as directed by the Right of Way Administrator to ensure the proper and efficient operation of the Real Estate Section. Coordinates with other Real Estate offices to assist in the overall objectives of the Section. May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

  01

  Are you a permanent LADOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a probational LADOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "N/A".

  05

  To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

  06

  What are your career interests?

  07

  Do you possess a valid Louisiana Certified General Appraiser license?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If yes, please list the license number and the original issue date. If no, please type N/A.

  09

  Have you completed any appraisals for a condemning authority?

• Yes

• No

  10

  If so, please list the agencies and/or municipalities that you have provided said appraisal services for. If no, please type N/A.

  11

  If you have provided right of way appraisal services, how many appraisal reports have you completed? If no, please type N/A.

  12

  Have you completed appraisal reviews?

• Yes

• No

  13

  If yes, please provide the approximate number. If no, please type N/A.

  14

  Were any of these reviews for a condemning authority?

• Yes

• No

  15

  If yes, please list the agency and/or municipality and the number of reviews completed. If no, please type N/A.

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the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

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