SENIOR APPRAISAL REVIEWER 0622

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for analyzing property appraisal reports made by appraisers contracted by the County. The concept of appraisal review as distinguished from the appraisal process is that appraisal review is the review and reconciliation of multiple appraisals to come up with a final determination. Responsibility is included for insuring that the County has the best possible appraisals in all cases involving property appraisals. The incumbent exercises considerable independent initiative and judgment in the review of appraisals. Supervision is exercised over Appraisal Reviewers and other professional and nonprofessional staff. Work is reviewed by the General Real Estate Appraiser through periodic conferences, written reports and results of completed work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Reviews the work of Appraisal Reviewers and other professional and nonprofessional staff;

Reviews appraisal reports to determine if the estimated value represents the highest fair market value for property rights to be acquired; to determine if the report contains all the information and documentation necessary; to determine that there are no allowances for non-compensable items included in the estimate; and to determine if the reports are prepared in accordance with the procedures, standards, methods and concepts employed by the County and rules of evaluation;

Reviews appraisals by the qualitative analysis of appraisal reports, personal inspection of property appraised, check of the factual and supporting data set forth in the comparable sales analysis, and an inspection of all comparable sales;

Confers with appraisers on appraisals that may be lacking in any essential respect or element, and makes recommendations as to additional or supplemental appraisals to be made;

Checks to see that the most imaginative and professional visual aid materials are prepared and used for presentation before the Environmental Trust Review Board;

May testify in courts within New York State;

Analyzes and evaluates appraisals.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques used in appraising and negotiating for land and other real property; thorough knowledge of the legal procedures, documents and laws relating to property appraisal practices; thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and materials necessary for the preparation of a trial presentation; good knowledge of the real property values in relation to specific areas; ability to analyze complex technical and legal documents relating to the acquisition and transfer of real property quickly and accurately; ability to maintain records and to prepare comprehensive technical reports; ability to prepare and present clear and concise legal arguments for trial presentation in matters relating to condemnation proceedings and compensability; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; 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 seven (7) years of experience in real property appraisal, three (3) 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 nine (9) years of experience in real property appraisal, three (3) of which must have been in a management capacity.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Appraisal Reviewer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout employment, the employee must be certified by New York State as a General Real Estate Appraiser.

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

R 7/22/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive