APPRAISAL REVIEWER                                                       0621

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the review and evaluation of real property appraisals made by appraisers contracted by the County.  The incumbent assists in the collection of data to establish fair market values of parcels of property, and exercises considerable independent initiative and judgment in the review of appraisals.  Supervision may be exercised over professional and nonprofessional staff.  Work is reviewed by a Senior Appraisal Reviewer through periodic conferences, written reports and results of completed work.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            May supervise professional and nonprofessional staff.

            Reviews all appraisals to determine if compliance with basic principles of appraisal practice has been observed;

            Reviews all appraisals to determine whether all necessary documentation and information is present and to make certain that the highest fair market value for the parcel to be acquired is obtained, based upon knowledge of appraisal techniques, geographic and economic factors.

            Reviews and reconciles multiple appraisals for final determination;

            Recommends the employment of consultant appraisers;

            Recommends methods of increasing clerical and technical efficiency;

            Refers unacceptable appraisals back to the appraisers for further consideration.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques utilized in appraising and negotiating for land and other real property; good knowledge of the legal procedures, documents and laws relating to property appraisal practices; good knowledge of the methods, procedures and materials for the preparation of a trial presentation; good knowledge of real property values in relation to specific areas; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze complex, technical and legal documents; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Either:

            a)  Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and five (5) years of experience in real property appraisal, two (2) years of which must have been in a management capacity; or,

 

            b)  Completion of sixty (60) credit hours from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, and seven (7) years of experience in real property appraisal, two (2) years of which must have been in a management capacity; or,

 

            c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and (9) years of experience in real property appraisal, two (2) years of which must have been in a management capacity.

 

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout employment, the employee must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

R08/02/2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive