Real Property Appraiser I (Sr-16) [2 Vacancies]

Discover How Fair Market Value and Mass Valuation Come Together to Make

Property Assessments Fair, Uniformed and Surprisingly Fascinating

The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS), Real Property Assessment Division, is looking for two (2) motivated and math-savvy trainees excited to learn how mass appraisal is used for valuing real property. Concepts likes fair market value, mass valuation and systematic methods might sound big, but we'll teach you exactly what they mean and how they are used. By the end of your training, you will be ready to take (and pass!) the State of Hawaii Certified Residential (CRA) and General Appraiser (CGA) Exam, opening the door to appraising a wide range of real property throughout the City!

What You Will Do

• Learn, through classroom instruction and hands-on-training, the principles, theories, and techniques behind real property appraisal
• Become familiar with property tax law and how the City's real property tax system works
• Learn to read and interpret real property tax maps, blueprints, and property transaction documents
• Explore the City's land and building classification systems used for tax assessment
• Work with journey-level appraisers to collect data on sales, leases and income
• Assist with conducting on-site inspections of various land parcels and improvements across the island
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Work Requirements

• Positions are temporary (limited-term) with the possibility of extension and may become permanent after:

• Successfully completing the program; and,
• Passing the State of Hawaii Certified Residential Appraisal (CRA) Exam to advance to Real Property Appraiser III
• Passing the State of Hawaii Certified General Appraisal (CGA) to advance to Real Property Appraiser IV

Career Progression

A Real Property Appraiser I (SR-16) (RPA I) may progress up the career ladder, with satisfactory work experience, up to a RPA IV (SR-22). There may also be promotional opportunities above the RPA IV level.

The Career Progression Is As Follows

Class Title Salary Range Current Pay

Real Property Appraiser I SR-16 $4,243

Real Property Appraiser II SR-18 $4,590

Real Property Appraiser III SR-20 $4,961 (Must pass CRA exam)

Real Property Appraiser IV SR-22 $5,369 (Must pass CGA exam)

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job, as well as future openings with this job title.

Hiring Process

• Applications must be submitted online by January 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
• Interviews for the current vacancies will be held on: February 4, 2026.
• A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded.
• Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, student loan relief, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting.

Responsibilities

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in real estate, business or public administration, economics, or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For Example

• Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of experience in the real property field (does not need to be professional level experience) as a Real Property Tax Clerk, GIS Cartographic Technician, Abstracting Assistant, and Title/Escrow services may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.

If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit. If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

License Requirement

Valid appropriate driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

Examination Weight

Education and Experience Evaluation.....................100%