Senior Review Appraiser

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County's Office of Law seeks a Real Property Appraiser to serve as technical lead in reviewing appraisals to ascertain equitable property prices for acquisition and disposal.

Under general supervision, responsibilities include leading staff, reviewing complex appraisals, testifying, preparing reports for County Council, and ensuring accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in real estate, property law, business or public administration.
• Four years of experience in real property appraisal.
• Education beyond a bachelor’s may be substituted for experience; vice versa per policy.

Responsibilities

• Leads and instructs staff performing appraisal work to ascertain equitable property prices and values for acquisition or disposal by the County.
• Signs off on the work of the staff as they progress towards certification.
• Reviews complex appraisals and prepares complex appraisals for Federal, State, and County projects for accuracy, standards, format, values and procedures.
• Makes recommendations of just compensation for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Analyzes engineering information and inspects properties to estimate the number of appraisals, necessary costs and land values.
• Testifies in court or on boards regarding real estate values or other appraisal matters.
• Attends meetings to explain the appraised basis for accepted appraisals.
• Prepares appraisal reports for the County Council and Office of Law.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Appraisal knowledge

Real estate trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, property law, business or public administration

Job description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 32, Regular Schedule: 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.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences 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.

Definition of Responsibility

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, Office Manager or designee(s), serves as technical lead in the review of 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.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Leads and instructs staff performing appraisal work to ascertain equitable property prices and values for properties under consideration for acquisition or disposal by the County.
• Signs off on the work of the staff as they progress towards certification.
• Reviews complex appraisals and prepares complex appraisals in connection with Federal, State, and County projects for accuracy, standards, format, values and procedures.
• Makes recommendations of just compensation for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Analyzes engineering information and inspects properties to estimate the number of appraisals, necessary costs and land values.
• Testifies in court or on boards regarding real estate values or other appraisal matters.
• Attends meetings to explain the appraised basis for accepted appraisals.
• Prepares appraisal reports for the County Council and Office of Law.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

(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.)

Training and Experience

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

plus four years of experience in real property appraisal.

(Education beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience up to a maximum of two years. 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. Comprehensive knowledge of property values and real estate trends. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of eminent domain and partial acquisitions. Comprehensive knowledge of land use planning and zoning. Comprehensive knowledge of contract and real estate laws.

Skill in preparing appraisal reports and maintaining records. Skill in interpreting construction plans and plats.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lead and instruct others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of County land use planning and zoning objectives and requirements.

Skill in leading and instructing others.

Licenses and Certificates

Certification as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser by the State of Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors is required at the time of application.

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of application.

All licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

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

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)

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.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment 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.