THE NAVAJO NATION

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SENIOR APPRAISER

REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT

Requisition No.: DED0147312                                                                                           Position No. 241050

Dated Posted: 12/17/12                                                                                                    Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Worksite:  Window Rock, AZ

Work Days/Hours:  Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Salary:  $38,084.80 Per Annum or $18.31 Per Hour

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Conduct real estate appraisals to determine fair market or property value; collect on-site appraisal data using full range of appraisal techniques, principles, methods, and procedures; conduct research, including appropriate county, state, federal, and Navajo Nation records, for data comparison to ensure the fair market value of each property; prepare appraisal reports through considerable independent judgment ensuring complete factual documentation, such as, pertinent resolutions, land user agreements, surveys and legal descriptions, etc.; coordinate with respective programs, Navajo Nation Chapters, townships and other entities regarding land surveys, archaeological clearances, environmental documentations, etc. in order to conduct a fair and complete independent appraisal; maintain record and data file of each appraisal requests and completed appraisals; on a continual basis, maintain and update data file of available pertinent information essential to the appraisal process, such as, land history, land use plans, topography, soil and site analysis, flood plains, environmental documentation, community development, economic trends, etc.; maintain professional standards for compliance with applicable Navajo Nation laws, state, and federal regulations; conduct presentations and respond to public inquires as necessary.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:  A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provide the capabilities to perform the described duties. (To receive full credit for education/training, applicant must submit copies of college transcripts, certificates, diploma, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of one year experience conducting real estate appraisals on tribal trust land in the State of New Mexico, Arizona, or Utah.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Knowledge of policies, procedures, methods, laws, rules, and regulations of appraisal systems; implications of economic and sociological trends on land development and community planning.  Possess skills in researching, collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from current trends and data.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Valid State Driver’s License and Certified General Appraiser preferred.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE APPLIES.  THE NAVAJO NATION GIVES PREFERFENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT.

Additional information and application can be downloaded from the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management website:  www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov.  The Navajo Nation Real Estate Department can be reached at 928-871-6558.

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