Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Fayette County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: TR Dstr Off 1200
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 17181
Position Number: 00259144
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B5
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00081200
Bureau / Division: TR District 1200
Worksite Address: 825 N. Gallatin Avenue Extension
City: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15401
Contact Name: Kristen Lindsay
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION

Are you ready to lead high-impact real estate decisions that shape transportation projects across Pennsylvania? As a Chief Real Estate Appraiser with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the fulfilling opportunity to guide complex appraisal work that supports public initiatives throughout the Commonwealth. You will lead staff, coordinate large-scale efforts, and help ensure accurate and compliant property valuations. This role allows you to use your expertise to solve challenging issues and support community needs. If you are an experienced leader who values precision and public service, we want to meet you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees appraisal work, supervises staff, and manages complex real estate valuation activities that support transportation projects across the Commonwealth. Your work will involve coordination, evaluation, communication, and adherence to state and federal requirements. As a Chief Real Estate Appraiser, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Supervision: Plan, organize, assign, and review staff appraisal work while overseeing performance and development
• Complex Appraisals: Complete and supervise difficult appraisal activities, determine compensable damages, and evaluate value estimates
• Project Coordination: Manage multiple appraisal projects, support project delivery, and communicate with engineers, attorneys, and consultants
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure appraisals follow Pub 378, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Uniform Act, and departmental policies
• Contract Management: Oversee fee appraiser contracting, review reports, maintain appraisal records, and ensure timely completion
• Public Engagement: Attend meetings, explain appraisal topics to the public, and support litigation through expert testimony

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per 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 Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a General Real Estate Appraiser (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional real estate appraisal experience which includes one year appraising all types of real property.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania Certified General 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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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. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 our

• Yes

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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid Pennsylvania Certified General Appraiser certification?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes", please provide your certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the box below.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes", please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a General Real Estate Appraiser for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess three or more years of full-time professional real estate appraisal experience which includes one year appraising all types of real property for public use?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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