REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER V

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days up to 21

Sick leave up to 21 days

Holidays

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks an experienced Hawaii State‑licensed Residential or General Appraiser for the Department of Design and Construction, Land Division. The role emphasizes independent, single-property valuations with steady hours and complex, unique valuations for residential and related properties.

The appraiser will assess property values for acquisitions, disposals, leases, and collaborations with City departments, preparing clear reports and defending value conclusions during

Qualifications

• Four years of professional work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of general work experience as a State Licensed Appraiser may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in appraising real property and knowledge of appraisal practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Appraise real property for City acquisition, disposal, rental, and lease
• Analyze complex valuation problems where data may be limited or unusual
• Research, verify, and maintain comparable sales and market data
• Work with City departments on land valuation
• Track real property value trends and advise City agencies
• Review and critique appraisals prepared by other appraisers
• Prepare clear, well‑supported appraisal reports
• Explain and defend value conclusions when appraisals are reviewed or challenged

Skills

Real property valuation

Land development analysis

Appraisal report writing

Appraisal maps/records

Stakeholder communication

Interviews & inspections

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in real estate, business, public administration, economics or related field

Experience substituted for degree: 4 years of professional work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

State Licensed Appraiser (SLA) substitution: 4 years of general work experience as SLA may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Hawaii State‑licensed Residential or General Appraiser for the Department of Design and Construction, Land Division. The role focuses on independent appraisal assignments—single property at a time rather than mass valuation—and requires steady work hours and complex, unique valuations for residential and residential‑related properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Appraise real property for City acquisition, disposal, rental, and lease
• Analyze complex valuation problems where comparable data may be limited or unusual
• Research, verify, and maintain comparable sales and market data
• Work with City departments, such as the Department of Parks and Recreation, on land valuation
• Track real property value trends and advise City agencies
• Review and critique appraisals prepared by other appraisers
• Prepare clear, well‑supported appraisal reports
• Explain and defend value conclusions when appraisals are reviewed or challenged

Benefits

Excellent benefits including up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, holidays, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicant must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States. Must be eligible for unrestricted employment under federal law.

Education Requirements

Equivalent to a graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in real estate, business or public administration, economics or a related field. Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of general work experience as a State Licensed Appraiser (SLA) may substitute for a general bachelor’s degree.

Experience Requirements

At least four years of professional experience in appraising real property.

Required Skills

• Apply advanced principles, techniques, and practices of real property valuation and appraisal
• Analyze land development and building construction methods to determine property value
• Prepare clear, accurate, and detailed appraisal reports
• Read, compile, and maintain appraisal maps and supporting records
• Communicate effectively with property owners, developers, and other stakeholders
• Conduct interviews and inspections to collect information that supports thorough appraisals
• Build strong professional relationships through public and human relations skills

License/Certification Requirements

• Valid State of Hawaii certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser (CRA) or Certified General Appraiser (CGA) at the time of application.
• Current valid driver’s license (Type 3/automobile) prior to appointment.