Job Summary

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) is a great place to work. You see it in our people and the relationships they have with each other and our customers. Our passion and commitment to serving both rural America and each other is key to our success in the marketplace.

We are looking for a high energy, motivated and talented Real Estate and Chattel Appraiser to join our team, focusing on appraisal work for our consumer lending customers. The ideal candidate will be a Certified General Appraiser, comfortable working independently and have a passion to serve customers and the communities in which they live. We will consider a highly motivated person that would like to enter the appraisal profession as a Trainee.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Complete real estate and chattel appraisals while providing a great customer experience. Focus primarily on the moderately complex to complex appraisal assignments or appraisals for higher risk loans.
Conduct property inspections when necessary. Apply a differential approach to analysis and reporting. Effectively use technology in the valuation process. (Appraisals must meet Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and Farm Credit Services of America/Frontier Standards.)
Review and finalize appraisals completed by non-certified appraisers, providing constructive feedback to develop their appraisal skills.
Responsible for data management in assigned area and ensures adequate sales data is analyzed in assigned territory to provide a reliable basis for appraisals, valuation systems and market zone ranges.
Coordinates effort with the Digital Specialists and also collects, verifies and analyzes sales.
Maintains adequate cost and income data. Effectively uses technology for data management and is adaptable to change resulting from changes in processes or technology.
Maintains market zones and benchmarks as assigned estimating values according to FCSAmerica/Frontier standards.
Maintains a visible presence with the regional teams providing market data support and valuation consulting.
Collaborates effectively with appraisal team members to ensure seamless customer service. Includes providing backup for other appraisers across territory lines.
Maintains relationships with local external appraisers for the purpose of maintaining an adequate approved appraiser list.

Travel Time

Percentage of time required to travel during the day - 40%
Percentage of time required to travel overnight - 20%

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Years of Experience

2+ years of appraisal, real estate or agricultural related field work experience.

Ability to act independently and make appropriate decisions consistently with moderate to minimal guidance and oversight

An understanding of the influences and appraisal concepts that impact land values, other agricultural assets and the rural residential market.
Certified General Appraiser in good standing (in state of residency)

About Us

Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives operating under joint management. While each Association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, the cooperatives pool their resources, experience, and talent to deliver affordable credit, crop insurance services, and financial services.

FCSAmerica serves rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. AgCountry serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and Frontier Farm Credit serves eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of todays agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.

We have employment opportunities across our combined eight states. FCSAmerica is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has 42 local offices; AgCountry is headquartered in Fargo, ND and has 45 local offices; and Frontier Farm Credit is headquartered in Manhattan, KS and has six local offices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.