Appraiser Trainee at Joseph J Blake & Associates – El Segundo, California

Advance your career in real estate appraisal! Joseph J. Blake & Associates is offering Commercial Real Estate Appraiser trainee positions to qualified candidates. This position involves the direction or preparation of narrative appraisals and consulting reports for a wide variety of commercial real estate asset types. Joseph J Blake and Associates, Inc. is a national real estate consulting and valuation firm and has been in operation for over 75 years with 10 offices nationwide. As a large private commercial valuation company and an independent, partner owned firm, Blake provides services to a wide variety of private and intuitional clients.

Candidates will have the opportunity to develop and increase their existing professional skills through mentoring, training, and hands on experience valuing a broad spectrum of commercial property types. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop professionally to their fullest extent in working for a partner owned firm offering advancement not available at public companies or non-partner owned firms.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Independently prepares appraisals or consulting reports on commercial and investment real estate assets with review and mentoring by Partner or Managing Partner of the firm. Tasks include identification of assignment, data gathering, data verification, data analysis and written conclusions.

REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university is required. A degree in real estate, finance or a related field is beneficial. Must be currently enrolled in a state approved real estate appraisal trainee program, have a real estate appraisal state trainee license or be working toward a real estate appraisal state trainee license. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Problem solving, analytical, quantitative, organizational and research skills are necessary. The ability to complete multiple, simultaneous projects with specific deadlines is a must. Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, HSA/FSA, 401(k), Professional Development Assistance.

It is the policy of Joseph J Blake and Associates, Inc. to base its hiring and promotions on merit, qualifications and competency and that its personnel practices will not be influenced by an applicant’s race, color, place of birth, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or handicapped status.