Non-Licensed Appraiser

Overview

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

Position

We are in search of a Non-Licensed Appraiser (internally known as Appraiser I) to join our Appraisal department in Tulare, California. This full-time position reports to the VP, Appraisal and serves our customers by conducting real estate appraisals, completing market surveys and collecting and analyzing real estate sales information to support appraisals and asset valuation. This is an entry level position and future development in this position requires the individual be certified to appraise under existing state laws.

After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 50% or 60% of the time depending on location.

Compensation

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Tulare, California is :

Level I :

Typical starting salary : $64,000

Full base salary range : $58,500 - $88,200

Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Job Requirements

• Maintain comparable sales data, current improvement cost data, lease data, and other essential resources to prepare appraisals and report trends to management.
• Assist in completing appraisals and evaluations of loan collateral under the direction and supervision of a licensed appraiser.
• Collaborate with senior management, relationship managers and credit analysts on complex appraisal and environmental issues.
• Accumulate required experience and education hours to obtain state appraisal certifications, adhering to stat regulatory guidelines.
• Work with customers, AgWest employees, and external parties, including traveling to farms or other locations to meet with customers.
• Identify potential problems and resolve or escalate as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Benefits

Note : Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at :

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Statement on equal opportunity : Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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