APPRAISAL SYSTEMS ANALYST 0676

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the general direction of the assessor, the employee in this class maintains responsibility for the creative design, testing and application of computerized programs related to the valuation of real property. The incumbent coordinates the work of a technical and clerical staff engaged in the collection of data and its entry into a main-frame land data base or a microprocessor program. Work is performed with independent initiative and judgement and is reviewed through periodic reports, conferences and completion of desired results. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Designs, develops and implements a computerized system of residential and commercial property valuations using a main-frame or microprocessing system;

Correlates and evaluates data received from field reports of assessment and appraisal staff;

Modifies and improves software capabilities to generate new applications of the system;

Adapts new microprocessing programs to existing systems, ensuring compatibility of hardware and software;

Supervises and trains technical and clerical personnel in the manipulation of data using a main-frame land data base and various microprocessor applications;

Prepares charts, tables and diagrams to analyze and interpret real property valuation data;

Codes program instructions and writes procedure manuals;

Researches and generates computerized, narrative and oral reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of electronic data processing principles and procedures and their relevance of computer programming in a main-frame or a microprocessor environment, good knowledge of electric data processing equipment and its peripheral equipment; good knowledge of modern principles and practices of real property assessment; good knowledge of township assessment coding procedures; knowledge of laws governing the valuation and assessment of real property; knowledge of the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment's Data Management System and the Mass Appraisal Module; knowledge of electric data processing hardware and software, including capabilities and compatibilities; ability to modify existing computer software to accomplish specific tasks and attain specific objectives in the field of real property valuation; ability to train and supervise personnel and supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high moral; ability to prepare and present oral and written reports; 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 New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and three (3) years experience in a main-frame and/or a microcomputer environment utilizing electronic data processing systems and software programs directly related to the valuation of real property.

PROMOTIONAL

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

R02/10/99

Suffolk County

Competitive

RR1/28/03