REAL ESTATE
APPRAISAL TECHNICIAN I 0636
Under direct supervision, an employee in this class
performs routine field and office assignments to gather data needed for real
property appraisals. The incumbent
assists appraisers in acquiring research data for real estate appraisals. Work is performed according to Real Estate
professional guidelines, standard procedures, and methods for compiling real
property descriptions and records.
Assignments are reviewed and monitored for accuracy and completeness by
a technical superior. Does related work
as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists
appraisers in acquiring information for the preparation of real estate
appraisals: may secure copies of deeds and hold interviews with the grantor,
grantee, mortgagee, and general contractors and builders;
Makes
physical inspection of land and structures being appraised and takes necessary
pictures and measurements;
Obtains
and verifies comparable sales data as a means of validating appraisal findings;
Assists
in the preparation of appraisal reports.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and
materials used in real estate appraisal; working knowledge of the basic
principles of real property applications; ability to employ the three the three
approaches to value (cost, income and market); ability to gather and research
market data; ability to read deeds and maps for locating property; ability to
draw sketches, maps and plans; ability to make arithmetic computations with
speed and accuracy; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to
understand the records and appropriate jurisdiction of local Town and Suffolk
County governments; 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
Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma, and two (2) years of experience in the valuation of real property or
in gathering information to be used in the valuation of real property.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment and during employment in this
title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New
York State.
08/02/88
COMPETITIVE
Review 7/23/15