Review Appraiser

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Office of Law seeks an Appraiser to review appraisals and assist in the acquisition and disposal of real property. You will assess appraisals for Federal, State and County projects and help determine equitable compensation.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in real estate or related field and at least two years of real property appraisal experience. Substitution rules apply; transcripts/certifications must be attached with the application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, property law, business or public administration, or closely related field.
• Two years' experience in real property appraisal.
• Qualifying education may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
• Proof of licenses/certifications and education must be submitted with each application.
• Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews appraisals for accuracy, standards, format, value and procedures.
• Reviews and analyses staff and fee appraisals and appraisals of takings by property owners.
• Analyzes engineering information and inspects properties to estimate number of appraisals, costs and land values.
• Recommends just compensation for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Prepares appraisals and cost estimates to determine total cost of rights-of-way.
• Confers with County, Federal, and State appraisal personnel evaluating new procedures and policies.

Skills

Appraisal practices

Property values

Eminent domain

Land use planning

Real estate laws

Communication skills

Supervisory ability

Administrative ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, or related field

Job description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Office of Law.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

Please list all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Under general supervision, reviews appraisals to ascertain equitable property prices and values for the purpose of the acquisition and disposal of real property; and does related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews appraisals in connection with Federal, State, and County projects for accuracy, standards, format, value and procedures.
• Reviews and analyses staff and fee appraisals and appraisals of takings furnished by property owners.
• Analyzes engineering information and inspects properties to estimate the number of appraisals, necessary costs, and land values.
• Recommends to supervisor just compensation for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Prepares appraisals and cost estimates to determine the total cost of rights-of-way.
• Confers with County, Federal, and State appraisal personnel evaluating new procedures and policies.

Examples of Other Duties:

• Reviews appraisals in connection with Federal, State, and County projects for accuracy, standards, format, value and procedures.
• Reviews and analyses staff and fee appraisals and appraisals of takings furnished by property owners.
• Analyzes engineering information and inspects properties to estimate the number of appraisals, necessary costs, and land values.
• Recommends to supervisor just compensation for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Prepares appraisals and cost estimates to determine the total cost of rights-of-way.
• Confers with County, Federal, and State appraisal personnel evaluating new procedures and policies.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with courses in real estate, economics, property law, business or public administration, or a closely related field

PLUS

two years' experience in real property appraisal.

(Qualifying education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years. Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Comprehensive knowledge of appraisal practices and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of property values and real estate trends.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of eminent domain and partial acquisitions.
• Good knowledge of land use planning and zoning.
• Good knowledge of contract and real estate laws.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and plats.
• Ability to prepare appraisal reports and maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with associates, officials, and the public.
• Supervisory ability.
• Administrative ability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of County land use planning and zoning objectives and requirements.
• Skill in preparing appraisal reports and maintaining records.
• Skill in interpreting construction plans and plats.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license to legally operate any class of vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the duties of the position is required at the time of appointment.

Some positions may require certification as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser by the State of Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors.

All licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Proof of Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Review Appraiser - Law
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, lifting or other restricted physical activity. Positions may require traveling between work sites.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employer

Baltimore County

Address

308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone

410-887-3135

Website

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov