JOB DESCRIPTIONAre you looking for a career opportunity that offers a good work/life balance, the opportunity for career development/training, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment?OverviewHorizon Farm Credit is actively seeking an Appraisal Assistant to join our team. Qualified candidate will work in the Lewisburg, PA branch location. This position is eligible for hybrid work schedule after 6 months of successful employment. Our ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, and analytical individual with an enthusiasm to support the agricultural community. The hours of operations are typically, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.POSITION SUMMARY: In this position, you will provide assistance to the appraisal department. Primary function in this position will include appraisal report preparation, printing, and processing, paying appraisal invoices, ordering inspections for the association, collection of property data, and appraisal tracking. Implements a wide variety of administrative duties, valuations and support for the day-to-day operations of the Appraisal Department.Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:Appraisal Study:Assists appraisers in all aspects of real and personal property appraisals as required.
Categorizes, files, and maintains comparable sales data including forms, maps, database summary and other information.
Gains understanding of public records research to support sales and appraisal operations.
Prepares and proos final drafts of appraisal reports generated by appraisers.
Produces high quality, accurate work as measured by audit results.
Customer ServiceWorks in conjunction with appraisal staff to exceed customer expectations.
Provides compelling service to strengthen customer relations by promptly responding to customer, prospect, and staff inquiries and requests.
Learns and utilizes systems effectively to help manage customer and client relationship, enhance team communication and increase efficiency.
Business Growth:Actively supports appraisers to maximize business growth goals.
Provides strong administrative support to enable appraisers to be more efficient.
Supports association appraisal processes for appraisal report ordering, transmission, and billing.
Utilizes the Review Appraisers to develop relationships with fee appraisers to promote business opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and/or experience equivalent to a high school education with appraisal/customer service experience preferred in banking or finance industry.
Generally, zero to two or more years of related work experience.
Possess strong communications skills, both written and oral to represent the Association in a professional manner.
Ability to initiate, organize and prioritize work required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects/assignments and meet deadlines.
Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Who are we?Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities.What can we offer you?We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:
Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
401 (k) with significant employer matching
Paid time off, holidays and volunteer time to support work/life balance
Tuition reimbursement and training opportun ties
Student loan reimbursement
Leadership and career development opportunities
Paid parental leave and short term disability
Fun and inclusive work environment
Salary Range: $33,800 - $48,000, depending on experience.Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.