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Staff Appraiser II
Job Objective: This position is responsible for performing various duties relating to real estate appraisals, such as independent selection and engagement of appraisers, appraisal review, real estate evaluations, validations and knowledge of current Virginia real estate markets. The position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work within operational guidelines and under standard procedures.
Essential Functions: Performs appraisal reviews for commercial and residential appraisals, as well as in-house evaluations and validations.(50%) Consistently exercises unbiased, independent judgment and discretion as it relates to appraisals, appraised values, appraisal reviews and evaluations of real estate. (5%) Possess advanced knowledge in the field of real estate appraisal and possess a current Virginia State license in real estate appraisal. Must be knowledgeable and interpret USPAP guidelines and other regulatory compliance requirements such as FIRREA. (5%) Assists in Maintaining the StellarOne Approved Appraiser list and collecting required information to have appraisers approved by the Bank. (5%) Selects appraisers and orders appraisals for the Bank’s loan and/or credit officers, including preparation of Bid Sheets with processing analysis of information provided and Engagement Letters. (10%) Responsible for following up with status reports of engaged appraisals to ensure TAT (turn around time), distributing completed appraisal reports internally, tracking the review process and intervening with resolutions to disputes, such as appraised values. (10%) Comply with all Department policies including the Service Standard. Provide and generate periodic reports as required. These reports are generally excel based reports which track appraisal ordering volume or others such as the Fee Matrix. (5%) Provides general support to the Appraisal Department as needed. (5%)
StellarOne in Action: Supports and practices StellarOne Core Values of Excellence, Partnership and Service and follows StellarOne in Action protocol.
Compliance: Performs assigned responsibilities in compliance with all job-relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Maintains current operating knowledge of all job-relevant legal and regulatory requirements through the successful completion of mandatory compliance and regulatory training and attendance at all mandatory regulatory compliance activities.
Non-Essential Functions: Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience Required: Education- This position requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience-This position requires at least 5 years real estate or loan administration experience. Licensed or certified Appraiser is required. Must be able to work with detailed numbers and reports and follow through on instructions and procedures. Must possess good retention skills. Professional when dealing with customers, co-workers and management.
