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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00142615 |
Description Activated On: 2/12/2026 10:36:41 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Position provides monitoring and coordinating complex technical work involving the independent appraisal review of real estate for securing right-of-way for public use. Position is located in Central Office, but floats across a region, with office space assigned in an appropriate geographical area. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Review Real Estate and Machinery & Equipment appraisals submitted by field units in an assigned geographic area. Provide technical guidance in assuring conformance to accepted appraisal techniques and requirements. Assignments are received in broad outline and completed work is reviewed in order to insure the results obtained adhere to established policies and procedures Determinations of compensable elements of damages are normally made along with, before, and after values, and estimates of damages. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the review appraiser, and understand the appraisal review function as described in Chapter 2 of Pub. 378, the Right of Way Manual, Provide the appraisal reviews and related activities of a geographic area. District needs may adjust the assigned areas as needed. Track documents in ROW Office. Monthly reports are generated and are available for review by the Section Chief. Documents are spot checked by the Supervisor. Perform special assignments as delegated on an as needed basis. Attends various meetings as necessary to discuss components of appraisal, or appraisal reviews and other job functions; Attends training sessions as appropriate to further enhance performance and completion of job duties; Performs other duties as required. SAFETY: 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate the contractor’s operations: Immediately stop any unsafe actions. Engage in an ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership. 6. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: Immediately stop any unsafe actions. Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. Continuously communicate the safety direction. Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving your staff. Recognize safety daily. Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AARs). Enforce accountability. WORKFORCE and SUCCESSION PLANNING: Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Department Green Plan Policy As part of PennDOT’s MS4 obligations including NPDES Permit compliance and stockpile good housekeeping, commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee’s performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Unless directed by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0 hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Position operates with considerable independence in completing assignments and rendering decisions regarding assigned body of work. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Certified General Appraiser 2. Class C Driver's License 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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