Job Description

Farm Credit of Central Florida, a leading agribusiness lender, is seeking a Registered Trainee Appraiser (or above) who aspires to become a State-Certified General Appraiser to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience with real estate land values, land use regulations, and crop values.

Essential Functions:

• Assist collateral evaluation staff by inspecting, completing, and reviewing internal collateral evaluations.
• Engages and reviews narrative and residential appraisals provided by 3rd party appraisers.
• Reviews preliminary title and/or survey report and determines if the legal description is correct and describes the property accurately.
• Communicate errors on third party reports and follow through by having them revised.
• Maintains borrower files utilizing Association software programs.
• Supports credit and lending staff in evaluating the quality, risks, marketability, and value of collateral that has been or may be pledged to the Association.
• Assists the Special Assets Department with management of acquired property
• Assist with training non-licensed appraisal staff.

Education Requirements:

• Trainee Appraiser License (or above) registered in the State of Florida preferred, with the aspiration to work and obtain a State-Certified General Appraisal License.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, agriculture, forestry, real estate or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of appraisal experience.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in all appraisal related functions including but not limited to application of appraisal methodologies, appraisal standards, appraisal development, research and verification techniques, highest and best use determination, and USPAP compliance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in understanding the residential appraisal process and knowledge of the appropriate uniform forms, rules, and regulations concerning residential appraisal for loans in house and on the secondary mortgage market.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and/or reviewing residential and narrative appraisals on a wide variety of property types.
• Technical competencies and professional qualities necessary to effectively engage, review, evaluate, and execute all aspects of the appraisal process.
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills sufficient to exchange information with peers, supervisor and borrower/members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong time management skills.
• Skill in analyzing complex technical data by using logic and quantitative reasoning.
• Skill in reading, drawing, and understanding legal descriptions.
• Working knowledge of Central Florida geography, farm types, and commodity operations.
• Working knowledge of typical crops and land uses, equipment types/uses, building types/uses, livestock, and yield potential.
• Working knowledge of useful, pertinent, and relevant computer software applications.
• Must adhere to the Associations Mission and Core Values

Additional Details:

The preferred location for this position is Lakeland, FL, however, location flexibility may be possible.

Thank you for your interest in Farm Credit of Central Florida. Are you ready for a career that will make a difference? As a Farm Credit team member, you will be a part of a cooperative that helps Florida farmers and ranchers with the necessary funding to provide the world with a stable, healthy, and sustainable food supply. We recognize the vitality of Florida agriculture and take pride in serving as a resource to rural America. To ensure the continuity of this resource, it takes a staff with a diverse array of expertise. Our employees come from all walks of life, all around the world. Many of our employees started their career with no agricultural background, while others are deeply rooted in the industry. Regardless of where your career has taken you, Farm Credit of Central Florida will provide you with the opportunities, tools, and resources to take you to where you want to go.

Why work for Farm Credit of Central Florida?

• Meaningful career
• Competitive compensation with paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time
• Performance based incentive plan
• Excellent benefits program
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions, as well as additional employer contributions.
• Training and development opportunities
• Advancement opportunity through internal postings
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Education reimbursement for approved higher education pursuits.
• A wellness program for employees, which includes gym reimbursement and resources for a healthier lifestyle.
• Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.