USAmeriBancorp

Sr Staff Appraiser/Team Leader

USAmeriBancorp • $90K — $120K *
Wayne, NJ 07470In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in appraising commercial, industrial, and special use properties
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
  • Completion of Appraisal Institute courses through Capitalization A - B
  • Affiliated with a major appraisal organization (e.g., Appraisal Institute, Independent Fee Appraisers)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and lease analysis software (Argus, Project, DynaLease)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise appraisal staff for commercial and residential properties
  • Assist Department Manager in daily duties, particularly in their absence
  • Implement and administer Appraisal Guidelines and policies
  • Monitor appraisal pipeline across departments to resolve issues
  • Maintain and grow the list of approved appraisers for various properties
  • Engage outside appraisal firms and manage job bids
  • Oversee appraisal requests to ensure sufficient expertise and reasonable fees
  • Review appraisals for compliance with USPAP and internal standards
  • Direct administrative personnel in appraisal processing and maintenance
  • Conduct property inspections for appraisal fieldwork
  • Assist in the implementation of new appraisal technology and software
  • Prepare performance evaluations for appraisal staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career advancement within a growing organization
Full Job Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Supervise commercial and residential review appraisal staff.
  • Assistant to Department Manager in all responsibilities, specifically when the Department Manager is not in the office.
  • Assist in the implementation and administration of Appraisal Guidelines, policies and procedures for residential and commercial appraisals.
  • Maintain contact with various departments to monitor the pipeline of appraisals and resolve problems relative to requests and review of appraisals.
  • Maintain and expand list of approved appraisers for commercial and residential properties, as well as for business and FF-E valuations within all regions served by Valley National Bank or its affiliates.
  • Bid appraisal jobs to outside appraisal firms and engaging them to perform the assignments for Valley National Bank as well as assuring a reasonable turn around time for completion.
  • Oversee appraisal requests to ensure that the skill level outside fee appraisers is sufficient and that the fee quotes are reasonable.
  • Review appraisals to insure that the methodology, market data and analyses are reasonable and that the reports conform to USPAP and Valley National Bank standards.
  • Direct administrative personnel relating to the processing and tracking of appraisal requests and maintaining appraisal files.
  • Travel to properties for appraisal inspections and related fieldwork as needed.
  • Assist in the implementation of new technology and software applicable to the appraisal department.
  • Prepare performance appraisals for staff members.


Required Skills:
  • PC Computer Skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and lease analysis software such as Argus, Project and DynaLease.
  • Knowledge of USPAP, FIRREA, OCC, HVCC and FNMA /FHLMC guidelines and regulations pertaining to Real Estate appraisals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.

Required Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of five years of experience in appraising commercial, industrial and special use properties.
  • A qualified candidate should have successfully completed Appraisal Institute courses through Capitalization A - B.
  • Must be affiliated with a major appraisal organization such as the Appraisal Institute, Independent Fee Appraisers or American Society of Appraisers.
  • State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred.

About USAmeriBancorp

Valley National Bancorp, doing business as Valley Bank, is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with approximately $42 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 230 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. Valley Bank holds approximately $29 billion in assets. ,Valley Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey.
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