Real Property Appraiser

Real Property Appraiser

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves the inspection and appraisal of real

property to obtain basic data for determination of valuation for tax purposes. This is entry level

professional work involving the responsibility for obtaining and reporting factual and relevant

data supporting real property valuation is performed under the direction

Supervision of higher ranking technical and professional staff. May occasionally perform limited

supervision over lower ranking staff when assigning and checking work. Does related work as

required.

Typical Work Activities:

Reviews property values and recommends assessments by comparing sales and physical information of

similar properties;

Conducts assigned field inspections of real property for appraisal and re-appraisal and makes field

notes;

Inspects properties in order to gather information about the condition of the structure and

property such as number of rooms, grades of material, square footage, etc.;

Measures exterior of houses or other structures in order to determine constructed square footage,

story heights and the like;

Reports discrepancies in records of building location, topography, condition, site characteristics

and improvements; Confers with taxpayers and assessors to explain factors used in determining

valuation;

Answers questions generated by the public;

Fills out Residential and Vacant Land Property Record Cards for assessment determination by

completing the form and drawing rough sketches/diagrams of the property.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of real property appraisal for tax purposes; good

knowledge of types of building construction such as wood frame, masonry, etc.; good knowledge of

house styles such as ranch, cape cod, duplex, etc. and the extent to which the structure is

completed and the general condition of such structure; good knowledge of general assessment

procedures including data collection procedures; good knowledge of property use codes; ability to

explain purpose for assessment; ability to read and understand tax maps; ability to select similar

properties for comparison; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to deal tactfully

with various types of people; integrity; tact; courtesy; physically capable of performing the

essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years

of experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property, such as appraiser, real

estate broker, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like. Two (2) years of

this experience must have been in an office requiring the use of independent judgment in the

appraisal of real estate, including the preparation of original written detailed reports.

Note #1 A minimum of 60 semester credit hours of college study in a related field may be

substituted for one year of the experience only.

Note #2 In no case shall less than two years of the specialized appraisal experience involving

the preparation of original written detailed reports be acceptable.

Note #3 Candidates must possess a valid NYS motor vehicle operators license and must have access

to a motor vehicle.

Note #4 Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated

toward meeting experience requirements.