Appraisal Specialist II

• Accountable for the Appraisal Department residential validations, appraisal reviews from FB Mortgage and Invoicing for the Department.  
• Manages effective processes for the Appraisal Department to be more efficient and produce timely reports
• Makes sure approved bank personnel has access to ValuTrac our Appraisal Management Software
• Follows up with revision on appraisal to ensure maximum quality of the appraisal report
• Identifies appraisal and evaluations with potential weaknesses and communicates any issues to the Appraisal Department Manager.
• Turnaround times Reports for the Appraisal Department
• Documents irregularities in appraisals, evaluations, and reviews after discussing all the issues with the Appraisal Department Manager.
• Identifies relevant ways to be more efficient based on the needs of the Loan Officers
• Has knowledge of FDIC, compliance regulations.
• Handles overflow of appraisal orders as needed.
• Successfully advises RM’s and Loan Assistants with questions regarding appraisal policies and product ordering.
• Resolves any accounting issues between the bank and the appraiser.
• Participates in acquisitions, training of new employees on our Appraisal management system and products.
• Performs other duties at the direction of the Appraisal Manager.
   

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field preferred.
• Appraisal Residential courses
• Previous banking experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Communicates positively and effectively with other department personnel and with Loan Officers and Assistants
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Thinks and acts independently within guidelines and limitations of Bank policy
• Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information. 
• Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment.
• Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity.