VP Appraisal-Corporate

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 seeking an experienced, servant leader to oversee the real estate appraisal, chattel appraisal, and business validation process for the Corporate Lending portfolio. Success will be measured by meeting Association goals for appraisal and valuation production, managing collateral risk, embracing technology, and maintaining high standards for appraisal administration and customer service.

This position requires 50% travel in and around the region.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide team leadership to inspire the Associations vision, consistent with core values and team principles. Instill a participative work team environment.
• Lead and manage the process of attracting and hiring new team members through coordination with the HR team and other Appraisal leaders.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and personal development to team members to ensure efficient, sound appraisal quality, and administration.
• Participate and contribute to the Associations due diligence and front-end guidance activities for selected specialized lending products or programs.
• Responsible for all appraisal and collateral related issues. This includes establishing effective internal controls, including delegations, reviews, and approved appraiser lists to ensure appraisals completed by team members and external appraisers are prepared according to the Associations' standards and USPAP.
• Maintain focus on technology improvement, change management, industry updates and forward thinking to ensure the Appraisal Team remains relevant, informed and fully positioned with Associations goals and direction.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, or Economics is preferred.

Years of Experience

• 8+ years related experience in completing real estate and chattel appraisals.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of agricultural related trends.
• Excellent skills required in judgment, decisiveness, analysis, organizing and planning, communications (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and adaptability.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately interpret USPAP, FCA regulations, and district and Association policies, procedures, standards and expectations.

• Strong computer and database skills.

• General Certified Appraisal Credential is preferred.