APPRAISAL REVIEWER

An employee in this class is responsible for the review and evaluation of real property appraisals made by appraisers contracted by the County. The incumbent assists in the collection of data to establish fair market values of parcels of property, and exercises considerable independent initiative and judgment in the review of appraisals. Supervision may be exercised over professional and nonprofessional staff. Work is reviewed by a Senior Appraisal Reviewer through periodic conferences, written reports and results of completed work. Does related work as required.

The employee in this class is responsible for the review and evaluation of real property appraisals completed by appraisers contracted by the County. The employee assists in the collection of data to establish fair market values of parcels of property and exercises considerable independent initiative and judgment in the review of appraisals.

Other specific duties include:

Review all appraisals to determine compliance with basic principles of appraisal practice has been observed.

Review all appraisals to determine whether all necessary documentation and information is present in accordance to the Scope of Work. To make certain that the fair market value for the parcel to be acquired is obtained, based upon knowledge of appraisal techniques, geographic and economic factors.

Review and reconcile multiple appraisals for final determination.

Recommend the employment of consultant appraisers.

Refer unacceptable appraisals back to the consultant appraisers for further consideration.

Complete field reviews of all appraisals received. The field reviews are typically preceded by a verification of sales (via deed search), property ownership, taxes, zoning, and other general data. The field reviews include an inspection of the subject property and all comparable sales utilized in the consultant appraisal report(s), in addition to any and all consultations with Town, Village, Board of Health, DEC, and other regulatory agencies.

Complete in-house appraisals, rental analyses, and related valuations for a variety of other Suffolk County Units, including (a) fair market rental analyses for legislative offices and a variety of agencies, departments and divisions within the County, (b) fair market rental analyses for Parks Department, (c) other market analyses (rental, acquisition, farmland, development rights) at the request of Law Department, Department of Public Works, County Executive and others.

Oral presentations regarding appraisal reviews to the Environmental Trust Review Board.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time.

**Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Target Salary: $65,093

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW:

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State 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 college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, and seven (7) years of experience in real property appraisal, two (2) years of which must have been in a management capacity.

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.

This role is a Provisional Appointment

A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates.

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.

We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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