VP Senior Real Estate Appraiser

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We’re always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you’re challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry’s top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description

Office Location:

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Description Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To provide an unbiased and credible opinion in the valuation of residential real estate in accordance with federal and state regulations, secondary market requirements, and internal expectations. Duties will include:

• Assessing regional and local market data to support development of an opinion of value.
• Applying USPAP to produce compliant and credible appraisal reports.
• Inspecting and measuring residential properties to identify physical attributes that impact value and marketability.
• Applying knowledge and experience or acquiring necessary competency to undertake complex residential appraisal assignments in rural, suburban, and urban locations.
• Working independently to manage order volume and to meet delivery expectations.
• Communicating with staff in Appraisal Department to minimize delays or problems in the appraisal process.
• Ensuring that appraisal analyses are well supported and that appraisal reports are thorough and free of deficiencies.
• Primary coverage area will be Palo Pinto, Hood, Erath, Eastland, Parker, and Somervell Counties.
• Candidate will actively participate in the Customer Service First sales and service culture, support the values of the organization and follow established Bank policies and procedures.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain an Appraiser Certification/License and be in good standing with the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
• Completed at least 2 years of related field appraisal experience with a mortgage and/or appraisal company.
• Retain a thorough knowledge of residential appraisal practices and techniques.
• Maintain a complete understanding of USPAP and exhibit a commitment to adherence with appraisal standards.
• Have excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills to resolve complex residential appraisal challenges and to employ independent judgment.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Must have the internal drive to work independently with minimal supervision. Time management skills are crucial.
• Have adequate technological proficiency to incorporate technological tools in the performance and delivery of appraisal reports.
  
  

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)