Come join a company you can be proud to represent.

The hiring range for this opportunity is $20.00 to $23.00 hourly along with incentive opportunities and is commensurate with qualifications and experience, creating a competitive total compensation package based on our pay scale, and may be modified by location.

Weekly scheduled hours: 20-25

POSITION SUMMARY

The Appraisal Assistant provides support for Appraisal Department functions, performing both clerical and administrative duties.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares engagement letters and follows up on progress of assignments.

• Uses a combination of Access database and Microsoft Outlook taskbar programs to initiate and track the ordering and delivery of real estate appraisal reports and subsequent fee payments for services of bank fee panel appraisers.

• Maintains the Bank’s fee panel appraiser list. 

• Assembles required information from prospective new appraisers and prepares it for review by Chief Appraiser.

• Compiles annual department income and expense reports. 

• Screens incoming postal and inter-branch mail.  

• Processes vendor invoices and works with Chief Appraiser on disposition of other correspondence.

• Screens commercial appraisal requests and required documents from the branches.  

• Contacts branches to obtain any additional or deficient information required to properly solicit bids from commercial fee panel appraisers.

• At the direction of the Chief Appraiser, solicits fee and delivery time quotes from fee panel appraisers.  

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screens incoming telephone calls when requested.

• Assists with maintaining a system of archiving dated appraisal reports for future access.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Complies with and maintains a current understanding of privacy regulations – Gramm-Leach Bliley Act and Non-public Personal Information (NPPI), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) and beginning basic knowledge of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

• Working knowledge of Bank appraisal processes and procedures.

• Maintains a current understanding of stated procedures and policies, including regulatory compliance issues.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Real Estate related experience required, and some post high school or college level courses preferred.

• 1 - 2 years prior office experience.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects.

• Ability to utilize personal computers and Windows driven programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook with a modest understanding of Access.

Company Profile

Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, with assets of nearly $10 billion and more than 45 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank provides a unique brand of Service With Solutions® for communities throughout California with a breadth of personal, small business and commercial banking services, plus an extensive branch network, more than 37,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, and advanced online and mobile banking.

Tri Counties Bank remains strong and profitable through our top-down commitment to our core values, sound business principles and responsible lending practices.

Our success is also based on our community engagement. We still believe in the vision of the helpful and caring community banker. As we grow and serve more communities, we become more involved, providing substantial financial and volunteer support to local economies and community organizations. We applaud our employees who roll up their sleeves to work and volunteer for a greater good in our communities.

Tri Counties Bank hires individuals who are qualified for the role and who represent the communities in which we serve. We look to place people in positions where they can best utilize their abilities and strengths, and where they are able to grow with the Bank.

Tri Counties Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.