VP, Appraisal Manager

Does leading a high-performing team while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on appraisal work sound like the right next step in your career? Do you enjoy mentoring others, driving process improvements, and ensuring the delivery of credible, high-quality appraisal services? Are you a forward-thinking leader who thrives on solving complex challenges while supporting the agricultural community?

With responsibilities that span leadership, strategy, and technical expertise, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding career experience. You’ll have the opportunity to influence organizational direction, develop innovative processes, and guide a talented appraisal team in a mission-driven environment. If you have a passion for leadership, continuous improvement, and agriculture, then Golden State Farm Credit’s VP, Appraisal Manager position is for you! We are seeking a motivated leader who values collaboration, accountability, and excellence within a family-oriented company dedicated to supporting those who feed the world.

Intrigued? Want to know more?

Apply at https://goldenstatefarmcredit.com/careers/ or review the full job description below.  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Continuous Until Filled

Salary Range: Grade 19 ($136,410 - $215,781)

In addition to salary, the Association has a team based incentive program that provides an opportunity for up to 15% payout of base salary based upon Association performance.

Full Time
Exempt

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Position Summary:

The VP, Appraisal Manager leads the appraisal department by developing and implementing processes and procedures and appraisal software to ensure credible and consistent appraisals.  

Essential Functions:

Staff Management (55%)

• Selects, trains, develops, motivates, sets performance standards, and evaluates staff within the department


• Continually communicates and reinforces expectations, Association updates, and business goals to staff members


• Determines work assignments, standard processes, and resource allocation to optimize staff efficiency
  

Appraisal Department Strategic Leadership (20%)

• Participates in the development and implementation of Association direction, long/short term strategies related to the appraisal department, and workforce 


• Communicates updates and the Association strategic direction to appraisal department staff members 


• Prepares appraisal-related reports for and may interact with the Board of Directors 


• Offers expertise and recommendations to the leadership team and staff members to help resolve complex Association issues 


• Reviews Association policies and procedures, and recommends improvements within one’s specific area of expertise
  

Appraisal Services (10%)

• Meets with customer(s) and completes physical inspection of the subject property including buildings, land, permanent plantings, water systems/resources, and other property characteristics


• Completes physical inspections of comparable sales


• Collects and analyzes specific property and general market data


• Researches, confirms, analyzes, inspects, and enters sales and rental information in the Association’s database 
  


• Determines the highest and best use of the subject property 


• Selects the market data that is most appropriate for the valuation of the subject property


• Concludes an opinion of value


• Provides summary of the subject property’s physical characteristics, valuation process and value conclusion in a written report 


• Ensures appraisals meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and company expectations and guidelines


• Reviews appraisers’ work and communicates findings 


• Co-signs appraisals outside of others’ delegated appraisal authority


• Reviews preliminary title report and determines if the legal description is correct and describes the property accurately


• Determines if the exceptions to the title impact the subject’s value


• Works directly with the title company to correct errors if necessary

Appraisal Review & Fee Work (10%)

• Works with Association’s internal auditor and audit committee chairperson to coordinate external appraisal review


• Reviews both internal Golden State Farm Credit appraisals and external fee appraisals to ensure appraisals are complete and in compliance with governmental regulations and GSFC procedures


• Identifies and implements corrective actions as a result of reviews, if necessary


• Contracts or delegates the contracting with outside fee appraisers to complete appraisals for Golden State Farm Credit for internal use


• Coordinates with Golden State Farm Credit staff for completion of outside fee appraisal requests
  

Software Development & Training (5%)

• Works with a software developer to develop and maintain appraisal software in accordance with appraisal department/Association needs and industry trends


• Trains staff on new and existing software

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced knowledge, understanding, and application of appraisal concepts, regulations, processes, and procedures related to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.


• Advanced knowledge, understanding, and application of appropriate industry expectations and guidelines in the valuation of chattel and real property. 


• Knowledge of the agriculture, financial and real estate industry, and applied business mathematics and principles.


• Knowledge of title issues, easements, and legal descriptions.


• Knowledge of typical crops and land uses, equipment types/uses, building types/uses, livestock, and yield potential.


• Knowledge of soil and drainage characteristics, ground/surface water resources, and accompanying regulations.


• Knowledge of various governmental agencies and their permitting processes that impact the potential use and value of property.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, computers, current software, and other office tools.


• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in the English language.


• Skill in serving and working effectively with both external and internal customers in a professional, respectful manner.


• Skill in analyzing information and problem solving to formulate logical and objective conclusions.


• Skilled in applying business and management principles in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, auditing principles and methods, in the coordination of people and resources.


• Adept in identifying and organizing resources in a systematic way to prioritize fluctuating workloads, optimize efficiency, and ensure achievement of Association goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, or Agricultural Science.  


• 10 years of real estate appraisal experience in a comparable area


• 3 years of supervisory experience


• Certified General Appraisal License


• Advanced appraisal designation from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers or the Appraisal Institute (strongly preferred)

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:

Positions in this class requires:  typing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.  May be required to lift up to 20 pounds, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects while completing essential functions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.  The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, understand information communicated via computer screens, and/or written text.  Also requires:  climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping, measuring, photographing, walking on uneven surfaces and/or confined areas.

Working Conditions:

This position is subject to office and outdoor working conditions.  Indoor Office Conditions:  Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Outdoor Conditions:  Employees may be subjected to environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions, including: dusts, fumes, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises. This position requires approximately 40% travel time. In both environments employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Golden State Farm Credit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), relation (all aspects of religious belief, observances and practices including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, identity, gender expression, actual orperceived sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or medical condition, except where physical fitness is a valid occupational qualification or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, status or local laws.  Applicable law also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of the foregoing characteristics.  “National origin” also includes discrimination against an individual because of their primary language or because that person holds or presents the California driver’s license issued to those who cannot document their lawful presence in the United States, as well as discrimination based upon any of the following: an individual’s or the individual’s ancestors’ actual or perceived physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics associated with a national origin group; marriage to or association with individual’s of a national origin group; tribal affiliation; membership in or association with an organization identified with or seeking to promote the interests of a national origina group; attendance or participation in schools, churches, temples, mosques or other eligious institutions generally used by persons of a national origin group; or a name that is associated with a national origin group An applicant’s or employee’s immigration status will not be considered for any Association employment purpose except as necessary to comply with federal, status or local laws.  California law also prohibits discrimination against individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns and volunteers on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, genetic information or age.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.