Staff Appraiser II

Staff Appraiser

Location : 309 Main St. Irwin, PA 15642 or 491 North Cleveland-Massillon Road Akron, OH 44333 or 3345 Market Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 or 800 Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA 15701 or 7660 Saltsburg Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15239 or 2 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19380 or 358 N Shore Drive Pittsburg, PA 15212

Hours : Monday - Friday : 8AM-5PM (Additional hours as necessary to meet the objectives of the department)

Function : The Staff Appraiser will assist the Chief and Senior Appraiser to support the commercial and business banking loan origination and Managed Assets portfolio management processes by ensuring that risk appropriate real estate valuation standards are established and adhered to. The Staff Appraiser is also responsible for protecting the Bank by ensuring compliance with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements as they relate to real estate collateral valuation in accordance with state and federal regulations and USPAP Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in evaluating, monitoring and maintaining high appraisal standards, guidelines, techniques, and methods to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and conformance with S&T policies and procedures.

Assists in managing the on-line bidding, awarding and tracking of vendor services for real estate appraisals that serve as collateral for existing or prospective loans.

Performs independent reviews of real estate appraisals / evaluations in accordance with USPAP Standards, federal regulations, and S&T Policy #204. When necessary, completes internal appraisals and evaluations.

Acts as a back-up to the Appraisal Coordinator in managing the YouConnect Appraisal Management Software.

As needed, interfaces and supports Bankers of all levels to address appraisal / evaluation related questions or matters in order to provide a high-level of customer service while mitigating real estate valuation risk.

Assists in engaging and managing all appraisal related vendor relationships including providers of market data.

Assists in educating and training Bankers of all levels and other key constituents on S&T's Real Estate Appraisal Policy and other appraisal related matters through formal presentations, calls, or meetings.

Demonstrates a strong ability to work independently, as well as motivated to work as a team player and exhibits excellent interpersonal skills.

Contributes to the success of the department and in turn, the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, major area of specialization : Real Estate. Appraisal Institute Candidate (MAI) preferred.

Experience

Requires five to ten years of general experience, plus two to five years of specialized experience as a Licensed Appraiser Trainee.

Physical Demands

Operates a keypad device : 60% of the day; operates electronic equipment : 10% of the day; operates office equipment : 5% of the day; travels : 5% of the day; performing on-site inspections / evaluations : 10%. Requires the use of manual dexterity skills for typing and filing up to 60% of the business day. Specific vision requirements include close vision of 18"-20" for computer work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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) Salary Range : $55,000.00 - $149,000.00 EEO / AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran