GENERAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER                                                                        0699

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision of the Director of Real Estate, an employee in this class is responsible for making and implementing changes regarding the procedures for securing outside appraisals.  The incumbent will perform and review appraisals, offer technical consultation regarding the content, completeness and appropriateness of valuations and estimates of fair market value, provide information to Suffolk County Legislature and testify in legal proceedings.  Responsibility is included for identifying, valuing and negotiating for space to be leased for Suffolk County facilities.  Supervision is exercised over Senior Appraisal Reviewers and other professional and nonprofessional staff.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

             Oversees a unit of Senior Appraisal Reviewers and other professional and nonprofessional staff;

             Makes and implements changes regarding the procedures for securing outside appraisals;

             Formulates and implements policies and procedures that will enhance response time and overall performance of real estate transactions;

             Interacts with staff appraisers/appraisal reviewers to ensure prompt delivery of quality appraisal/review products;

             Performs property appraisals in Suffolk County at the request of the Director of Real Estate;

             Reviews appraisals and assists in resolving differences of estimated market values;

             Participates in site searches, analyses and negotiations of lease terms for County facilities;

             Evaluates staff performance to ensure compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Suffolk County guidelines;

             May provide written and/or verbal information to the Suffolk County Legislature and testify before courts within New York State.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of all types of residential and commercial appraisal review procedures, methods and techniques; comprehensive knowledge of real property development and negotiation for purchase or lease of real property; comprehensive knowledge of real property values on Long Island; thorough knowledge of zoning principles and federal, state and municipal laws as they apply to real property transactions; good knowledge of legal procedures, documents and laws relating to real property acquisition by purchase or condemnation; good knowledge of computers and computer programs related to real estate transactions; knowledge of the methods, procedures and materials necessary for the preparation of a trial presentation; ability to analyze complex property documents, surveys and tax maps relating to the acquisition and transfer of real property quickly and accurately; ability to plan and direct  the work of personnel 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, five (5) 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, five (5) of which must have been in a management capacity.

            

             PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior 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 7/24/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY         

Competitive