APPRAISAL REVIEWER 0621
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.
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