Appraisal Operations Specialist

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Appraisal Operations Specialist

  • Jefferson City,
  • Missouri
65101
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Posted Date

  • 01/13/2025

Closing Date

  • 03/14/2025

Contact

  • Human Resources
573-636-7809
  • fcsf-hr@myfcsfinancial.com

Salary Range

  • Starting at $52,000

Supervisor

  • Chief Appraiser

Department

  • Risk Management

Appraisal Operations Specialist

 Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in agriculture and lending across Missouri? Do you want to be part of a company with a welcoming culture that values your growth and contributions? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you!

About Us: At FCS Financial, we are committed to supporting the agricultural community and enhancing the lives of our customers. As part of the Farm Credit System, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your work truly matters.

The Role: We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Appraisal Operations Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with appraisal department team members to provide collateral evaluations that support loan-making and servicing. You will also serve as a key facilitator, ensuring seamless workflow and communication between internal staff and external resources.

What We Offer:

  • Starting Salary: $52,000, with opportunities for growth based on experience.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package designed with your needs in mind.
  • Professional Development: We are dedicated to fostering your personal and professional growth.

What You Need:

  • Experience: Reading, platting and identifying legal descriptions and experience in appraisal operations or a related field is a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Skills: Ability to communicate complicated information to customers and exceed customer expectations.

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

This position is primarily located in Jefferson City or Columbia, Missouri, however, all other FCS branch locations will be considered based on candidates’ qualifications and needs. Flexible work environment will be considered after the initial training period is complete and based off of the candidates’ qualifications and needs. 

Department: Risk Management

Reports To: Chief Appraiser

Supervises: None

 

Job Functions*

Percentage

Job Functions

 

 

40%

Sales Writing, Subject Identification and Appraisal Reporting

  • Prepares work and electronic folders for appraisal assignments 
  • Collects supporting information for appraisal reports, including but not limited to:  location maps, assessor maps, aerial maps, soils maps, FEMA maps, property profiles and legal descriptions
  • Collects sales information as directed from a variety of sources including county websites, MLS and realtor websites. 
  • Develops relationships with realtors and others in order to obtain documentation and verification of the sales
  • Starts appraisal reports/templates, completes addenda exhibits, proofreads, and checks final reports for accuracy
  • Locates and plots area/neighborhood sales information as needed 
  • Compiles data for the annual benchmark study and participates in drafting the reports for management 
  • Compiles and inputs basic sales information into the sales database
  • Initiates written and telephone communications to obtain information and related documents 
  • Maintains team Sales Manual

10%

Continuous Process Improvement 

  • Tracks and reports on active, pending and upcoming appraisal department projects
  • Completes assigned tasks to facilitate project completion
  • Monitors follow-up requirements in assigned areas
  • Establishes and maintains records, procedures, manuals and files for projects
  • Communicates appraisal programs and project status updates, verbally and in writing, to staff and others as requested
  • Other duties as requested to support the department’s continuous improvement efforts and initiatives 

 

40%

Engaging Fee Appraisers

  • Prepares requests for competitive bidding process
  • Initiates written and telephone communications to obtain information and related documents
  • Engages the successful fee appraiser by completing and communicating the letter of engagement
  • Establishes an electronic work file
  • Communicates assignment acceptance conditions to the branch and appraisal staff
  • Tracks appraisal requests and follows-up as needed
  • Completes Appraisal Quality Control Review and ensures FCS Financials’ requirements have been met
  • Completes delivery checklist 
  • Approves invoices within delegated authority level and seeks secondary approval for invoices beyond delegated authority level  
  • Provides approved invoices to the accounting department for payment
  • Maintains the approved appraiser database and ensures requirements have been met when adding new appraisers 
  • Provides feedback on fee appraisers overall performance  
  • Provides notification of changes in the fee appraisers area of coverage, fee increases, etc. 

10%

Tracking and Reporting

  • Pays, tracks and reconciles subscriptions, membership dues, license renewals and appraisal related accounts payable/receivable as delegated by the Chief Appraiser or Team Leader  
  • Develops and pulls reports for management from the tracking system including but not limited to, reports with sales data, appraisal status, processing time and production information  
  • Updates and maintains databases for rental and cost data   
  • Prepares and maintains neighborhood and area demographics, as well as commodity data as requested by appraisal team
  • Provides assistance in the coordination, tracking and reporting of the annual Benchmark and Range of Value projects 

 

n/a
  • Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization
  • May require active participation in the Association’s annual Intern Program

* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties.  This job description is subject to change without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance or a related field
  • 1 year of experience in reading, platting and identifying legal descriptions
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

 Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Working knowledge of appraisal procedures 
  • Working Knowledge of legal descriptions and platting
  • Working knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
  • General knowledge of the agricultural industry
  • Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
  • Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer’s problem or issue to find resolution
  • Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
  • Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
  • Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
  • Skill in utilizing Word, Excel and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
  • Expert customer service skills, including the ability to communicate complicated information and exceed customer expectations.
  • Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data

Category:

  • Appraisal, Appraisal Management Services

experience level:

  • Entry Level

job Type:

  • Full-Time, Risk Management