APPRAISAL REVIEWER                                                              0621

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the review and evaluation of real property appraisals in an objective and professional manner.  The incumbent assists in the collection of data to establish fair market values of parcels of property, and directs a clerical staff in its activities.  The incumbent is given great latitude in personally directing complex and unusual functional activities, and may frequently confer with consultant appraisers.   Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

         Reviews all appraisals to determine if compliance with basic principles of appraisal practice have been observed;

         Reviews all appraisals to determine whether all necessary documentation and information is present and to verify if the appraisal reflects the highest fair market value for the parcel to be acquired based upon knowledge of appraisal techniques and geographic and economic factors;

         Reviews and reconciles multiple appraisals;

         Recommends the employment of consultant appraisers;

         Recommends methods of increasing clerical 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 New York State or regionally accredited college or university 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 New York State or regionally accredited college or university, and seven (7) years of experience in real property appraisal, two (2) years of which must have been in a management capacity.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

         At the time of appointment and throughout employment, the employee must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

 

R11/09/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive