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General Real Estate Appraiser

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General Real Estate Appraiser

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Venango County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-38430-17165

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 100

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

17165

Position Number

00266387

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00080100

Bureau / Division

TR Dist Off 0100

Worksite Address

255 Elm Street

Worksite Address

8

City

Oil City, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16301

Contact Name

Erin Freer

Contact Phone

814.678.7399

Contact Email

efreer@pa.gov

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• Benefits

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THE POSITION

Are you a motivated, self-assured, and proactive individual who excels at taking initiative to accomplish tasks efficiently? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about real estate and eager to achieve success. In this role, you will showcase your skills in appraising and reviewing various property types-including residential, land, agricultural, industrial, commercial, and special purpose properties-specifically for right-of-way acquisitions related to highway and bridge enhancements. Your work will ensure that appraisals accurately reflect fair market value and just compensation for damages, all while adhering to tight deadlines. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess outstanding communication and negotiation abilities, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this critical position, you will assess the necessary methods to establish property values. Your responsibilities include identifying any concealed issues or omissions not reflected in the plans and reporting minor plan modifications to the supervisor. If a claimant is involved, these changes will be processed through the Right-of-Way office program, while more significant concerns that could impact deadlines will require a formal response. The supervisor will review your completed work to ensure compliance with state and federal appraisal standards.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Oil City.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification.

• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement ( . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link ( and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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*Eligibility rules apply.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page ( .

• Yes

  02

Do you possess an active Pennsylvania Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification?

• Yes

• No

  03

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list your certification number and expiration date. If "No", please list N/A in the box below.

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

  05

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Work from home, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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