REVIEW APPRAISER

REVIEW APPRAISER

Salary

$70,282.08 - $104,713.20 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03068

Department

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Salary Grade

37

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

1263 S. Stewart St., Carson City, NV 89712

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

Review Appraisers prepare and review appraisals for transportation projects, appraise residential, commercial, industrial, or other special purpose property, and assist with establishing values for property management functions.

Essential Qualifications

Licensure as a Certified General Appraiser issued by the Nevada State Real Estate Division.

Job Duties

• Appraise the fair market value of real property including commercial, industrial, residential, and other types of property.
• Review appraisals conducted by others to establish just compensation and ensure compliance with federal and State laws and regulations, agency policies and procedures, and industry standards.
• Select the appropriate approach for appraisals, research and document the approach used, and reach conclusions regarding the value of properties.
• Prepare determinations of just compensation for the acquisition of rights-of-way or disposal of excess properties.
• Prepare acquisition cost and market rent estimates.
• Consult and advise department staff, affected parties, and others concerning property valuations.
• Respond to technical questions, provide information, and make presentations.
• Prepare and maintain records, working files, required forms, and other documentation related to the appraisal process.
• Participate in court proceedings for condemnation actions.
• Participate in meetings regarding proposed projects.
• Interpret legal and engineering documents, highway construction plans, and other property related documents for preparing or reviewing real property appraisals.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws and regulations, agency policies and procedures, and industry standards; real estate and title law, various construction types, materials, and building methods used throughout the State to determine building class and quality.
• Real estate and real estate transactions, analysis and appraisal of properties including definitions and principles, foundations of appraisal, the three approaches to value, the nature of value, and the valuation process, real property ownership interests, methods of extracting pertinent information from sources for use in the valuation process, and real estate economics including the impact of market conditions on property values.
• Applicable eminent domain principles, practices, and considerations including damages and/or special benefits; city and neighborhood trends, inspection techniques of improved properties, adequate review and understanding of legal descriptions and title encumbrances.
• Data collection on a macro- and micro-economic level; data collection techniques for land and improved properties, reconciling data of appraisal of larger parcels, appraisal of excess property for purposes of establishing market value and market rent estimates, review concepts including administration and professional standards.

Skill in:

• Application of professional appraisal approaches and techniques.
• Drawing final value conclusions and justifying and documenting those conclusions for negotiation or condemnation.
• Conducting field inspections of subject properties.
• Preparing accurate field reports, cost estimates, and market rent studies for acquisition, disposal, or property management.
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Analyze data and prepare reports and other documents.
• Read and interpret legal and engineering documents applicable to preparing or reviewing real property appraisals.
• Communicate effectively in explaining ideas, proposals, recommendations, and findings; analyze problems and develop logical solutions; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with others; interact cooperatively with property owners, consultants, co-workers, and others using tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

• Current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and three years of experience as a real property appraiser or intern.
• Current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and one year as a Review Appraiser Intern 2 in Nevada State service.
• None of the above.

02

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires licensure as a Certified General Appraiser issued by the Nevada State Real Estate Division. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

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