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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.523 REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT 20211028PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.523 Class Specifications for the Class: REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT SR-14, BU-03 Duties Summary: Assists real property appraisers in the overall appraisal process by performing a variety of technical and sub-professional appraisal functions; prepares scaled building sketches of complex structures from blueprints; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its primary responsibility for providing technical support to professional appraisers in the overall evaluation and appraisal of real property for tax assessment purposes. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). •Assists appraisers in the overall appraisal process; •Accompanies appraisers in field surveys to estimate and verify discounting factors such as topography, land use, accessibility, easements, and to take measurements of buildings; •Assists appraisers in obtaining factual data from various governmental agencies, real estate offices, architectural firms, etc., concerning legal descriptions of real estate, sales and lease agreements, record of taxes, deeds or encumbrances or other data affecting property values such as zoning, restriction, easements, covenants, building setback lines, right-of-ways and rental agreements; •From blueprints, electronically prepares scaled building sketches of perimeter floor areas of complex structures (e.g. hotels, high rises and commercial buildings), records building dimensions, and computes floor areas from such blueprints; •Records on fieldsheets all pertinent land and building data such as easements, land contours, type and quality of construction materials used, workmanship, design, plumbing and electrical fixtures, number of floors and rooms, effective age of the building and its condition, and other physical characteristics of buildings; PART I REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT 2 1.523 •Computes land and building values by selecting appropriate data and applying various percentage tables and formulae as provided by appraisers; •Reviews conveyance tax certificates for sales analysis and screens sales to determine the relationship and validity of selling price and/or lease values to market values; •Conducts file searches of real property records as requested by staff appraisers and the general public; •Checks and posts a variety of descriptive information onto official records, including annual assessment values taken from computer listings; •Furnishes information to the general public regarding pertinent real property tax laws, rules and regulations; and •Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: The nomenclature, conventional symbols and standard techniques of drafting; structural blueprint reading; pertinent real property tax laws, rules and regulations; assessment and appraisal terminology and procedures; common land documents and terms used in land transactions; office practices and procedures. Ability to: Electronically prepare scaled building sketches of perimeter floor plans from blueprints; read structural blueprints and construction specifications; interpret and explain pertinent aspects of real property tax laws, rules and regulations; obtain, organized and analyze pertinent data; apply percentages and formulae in arriving at tax assessment values; make accurate mathematical computations; operate adding and calculating machines, and personal computers; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT, which was approved on October 15, 2015, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: October 28, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.523 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT SR-14, BU-03 Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and •one (1) year of clerical work experience; and •two and one half (2 ½) years of specialized work experience. Qualifying Clerical Work Experience: Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office and other technologies. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Work experience in a real property field which included reading and interpreting blueprints, data collection, and tabulation work. Non-Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Reading and interpreting maps. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A.Four (4) years of full time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C.An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. PART II REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT 2 1.523 The following may be substituted for experience: A.An Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or Office, Administration and Technology (OAT) from an accredited business school or community college may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the clerical work experience requirement. B.Successful completion of semester credits in clerical, office support, or business technology curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university which included courses in English, clerical/office procedures, and mathematics may be substituted up to two (2) years of the clerical work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C.A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement. D.A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the clerical work experience requirement. E.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in real estate, business, or public administration, economics or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). F.An Associate’s degree in real estate, business, or public administration, economics or related field from an accredited community college, business or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement. G.A Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, or public administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement. H.A Master’s or PhD degree in real estate, business, or public administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degrees, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. PART II REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT 3 1.523 Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class, REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER ASSISTANT, which was approved on October 15, 2015, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: October 28, 2021 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources