The Association reserves the right to hire a qualified candidate from the Chattel/Real Estate Trainee classification instead of the I or II classification, depending on applicant experience and organizational needs.

Apply at Careers | Golden State Farm Credit or continue reading to learn more about the position.  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Continous Until Filled

Salary Range:   Chattel Valuator I: $63,472 - $95,754
                           Chattel Valuator II: $78,521 - $120,026 

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.

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Position Summary

The Chattel Real Estate Valuator positions track commodity and livestock prices, inspect livestock, crops, equipment and commodities, and develop a value conclusion. Chattel Valuators also complete Real Estate Valuations for internal clients by inspecting, researching, analyzing, and valuing real estate as a support function to the real estate appraisal department. Levels of experience, productivity, valuation authority, and complexity of valuations may differentiate between levels.

 Essential Functions

•  Chattel Inspections (30%)
  • Completes physical inspections of livestock, equipment, growing crops, and feed inventories to determine type, age, quality, quantity, condition, and utility of chattel
  • Meets with customers and determines what content to include to determine value
• Chattel Valuation Services (30%)
  • Determines what information is most pertinent for reporting purposes
  • Determines, analyzes, and applies the appropriate approaches to value
  • Concludes an opinion of value
  • Provides a summary of the valuation process and conclusions in a written valuation report
  • Ensures valuations meet GSFC and general industry expectations and guidelines
• Price Tracking (10%)
  • Attends livestock and equipment auctions to stay informed and aware of the market
  • Attends meetings to stay informed of trends influencing various commodities, farming practices, and other pertinent topics
  • Builds and maintains database tracking prices for various commodities, livestock, and equipment
  • Communicates findings with internal appraisal and credit staff
  • Provides leadership and direction to staff committees in setting GSFC Association approved commodity and livestock prices
• Real Estate Valuation Inspections (5%)
  • Meets with customers and completes physical inspections of subject properties including buildings, land, permanent plantings, water systems/resources, and other property characteristics
  • Completes physical inspections of comparable sales
• Real Estate Valuation Services (5%)
  • 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 valuations meet company expectations and guidelines
• Communication (20%)
  • Works closely with internal and external customer base by providing written and verbal communication
  • Coordinates and assists throughout the valuation/lending process
  • Identifies areas of concern specific to the subject property/chattel and consults with loan officers, title and escrow officers, and loan documentation specialists as needed
  • Represents the Association at various community events
• Data Security and Confidentiality
  • Appropriately protects the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data

• Commitment and Support of Association Mission
  • Understands, applies, and supports the Association mission and vision statement in a positive, professional manner at work and with customers in all settings

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge, understanding, and application of appraisal concepts, regulations, processes, and procedures related to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices.
• Knowledge, understanding, and application of appropriate industry expectations and guidelines in the valuation of chattel and real property.
• 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 the agriculture, financial and real estate industry, and applied business mathematics and principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint) to create and edit data and communications.
• Knowledge of current appraisal-related software and other office tools.
• Must be able to converse and communicate with customers using 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.

Qualifications:

• Chattel Valuator I: 
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, or Agricultural Science.
  • Experience: 1 year of basic agricultural chattel and real estate valuation experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Certifications: No certifications required. Chattel classes from professional appraisal organization are required. The Agricultural Chattel Valuation class offered by ASFMRA, along with Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures are minimum requirements for Chattel/Real Estate Valuator I. Increasingly advanced chattel valuation & real estate appraisal classes are required for Chattel/Real Estate Valuator II.
• Chattel Valuator II:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, or Agricultural Science.
  • Experience: 3 years of increasingly complex agricultural chattel and real estate valuation experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
  • Certifications: No certifications required. Chattel classes from professional appraisal organization are required. The Agricultural Chattel Valuation class offered by ASFMRA, along with Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures are minimum requirements for Chattel/Real Estate Valuator I. Increasingly advanced chattel valuation & real estate appraisal classes are required for Chattel/Real Estate Valuator II

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.  This position is comprised of some sedentary work which involves sitting at a computer a portion of the workday; walking and standing are required regularly. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and/or reading extensively. Also requires:  climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping, walking on uneven surfaces and/or confined areas.

Working Conditions

This position is subject to office and outdoor working conditions with variable work hours.  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.

Note

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 indivudual’s or the indivudual’s ancestors’ acutal 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.