Certified Appraiser

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally. How we support you: Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match) Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off Learning and development programs Mentorship programs Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.) Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more! Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs. To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers . Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Duluth, MN office location. The contributions you will make: This position provides credible appraisals, under the supervision and direction of a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, to internal and external clients by following the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). A typical day: Applies approved appraisal practices and procedures to produce credible, reliable, and well supported value conclusions of real estate being appraised. Produces concise reports supporting the market value of these properties. Provides On the Spot (OTS) land value support and benchmark valuations to enable other team members to use range of value evaluation model. Completes bi-annual OTS studies and annual benchmark studies to support the lending function. Physically inspects sales to verify property attributes. Documents the pertinent characteristics of properties (size, condition, location, improvements, etc.) to ensure they are accurately represented. Performs market data collection and analysis and maintains an accurate sales database. Researches building cost/depreciation characteristics for improved sales data. Provides basic market synopsis including property sales information to Compeer Financial loan officers and potential clients to aid in future purchasing decisions. Completes qualifying appraisal education and experience in pursuit of Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license. The skills and experience we prefer you have: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture-business, business administration, finance, economics or related field. Associate Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license (within six months of employment). 0-2 years related work experience. Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e‐mail, word and spreadsheet processing. Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers and supervisor. Knowledge of client service principles and practices. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with team members. Ability to understand and apply appraisal concepts. Skill in maintaining confidential information. #IND100 How we will take care of you: Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits. Base Pay $57,900 — $82,100 USD Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Click here to view federal employment laws applicable for applicants.