At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for an Collateral Evaluator to join our Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share a passion for agriculture, rural living, and the drive to positively impact customers and the agriculture community!
The Collateral Evaluator will perform chattel and real estate valuations and also assist in sales research by collecting, analyzing, and writing sales. If you are friendly, detail-oriented, pro-active, outgoing, and confident, this opportunity is for you!
The starting salary for this position is $50,000, however salary may be commensurate with experience. The Market Territory for this position is in the southern half of Missouri. Preferred office locations in Missouri include Springfield or Lebanon, however, other FCS Branch locations in Southern Missouri will be considered based on the candidates' qualifications and needs. This position is open until filled. This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department:Risk Management - Appraisal
Reports To:Vice President, Team Leader, Appraisal and Collateral Risk Management
Supervises:None
Responsibilities/Duties*Job Functions Percentage Job Functions 30 % Chattel Valuations Tracks commodity, livestock and equipment pricesPerforms proper scope of inspection consistent with association procedures and commodity risk guidelinesInspects livestock, crops, equipment, feed inventories and other commodities and gathers account receivables and payablesDetermines type, age, quality, quantity, condition and utility of chattelsPerforms necessary auditing techniques if applicableProvides a summary of the valuation process and conclusions in a written valuation report according to association guidelinesAttends meetings to stay informed of trends influencing various commodities, farming practices, and other pertinent topicsCommunicates findings to internal appraisal and credit staff as well as other stakeholdersAttends livestock and equipment auctions to stay informed and aware of the market conditions, as applicable50% Real Estate Valuations Completes valuations independently and without bias while avoiding "conflicts of interest"Ensures transactions meet qualifying criteria, requirements and guidelines of the association and FCAIdentifies real estate location, type and inclusion or exclusion of improvementsPerforms proper scope for real estate inspections consistent with association proceduresReads and understands legal descriptions and units of land measurement to accurately identify the sale or subject property under considerationPlats legal descriptionsReads plat books and uses aerial photographs to locate each sale or subject in the correct township and sectionIdentifies and classifies land area by soil type and land class for sales and subject property; consistent with sales manual guidanceAnalyzes subject property, market area and factors affecting market valueDetermines if assignment requires an appraiser to produce credible resultsCompletes real estate valuations using "range of values" or association "automated system"Carefully completes valuations in compliance with association policy and proceduresConcludes an opinion of value using acceptable methodsReports assignment results via a written valuation report20%
Sales Research
Assists in the collection, analysis and writing of sales by:Searching courthouse records, MLS or other sources for farm and rural improved salesCompiling sales data into the appraisal Enterprise sales databaseUnder guidance from appraisers, determines adequacy of existing information and the additional data sources needed by referencing sales manualResearching market and neighborhood data, cost information and specialized information for salesCompiling sales data from defined zones and presents data to appraisers for Range of Value for Collateral EvaluationsCompleting physical inspection of sales, if applicableInterviewing property owners and/or tenants and determining what to photograph and what content should be included in sales write up n/a
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.
Required ExperienceMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Management, Agriculture Business, Business Administration, Real Estate, Economics or a related field1 year of related experienceOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job Required Knowledge and Skills Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processingOral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with customers, peers and supervisorKnowledge of customer service principles and practicesSkill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workersSkill in understanding and applying evaluation concepts and standardsSkill in reading and plotting property boundaries based on legal descriptionsGeneral knowledge of building and construction techniques and materialsSkill in maintaining confidential informationSkill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely mannerResponsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
