HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.150 REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER I 20211028PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.150
Class Specifications for the Class:
REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER I
SR-16, BU-13
Duties Summary:
Under immediate supervision, receives initial orientation and training in conducting
appraisals of real property; and performs other duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Classes in this series are characterized by performing, reviewing or supervising
appraisals of real property primarily for tax assessment purposes; but may include positions
concerned with appraisals for the acquisition of land and rights required for various public
improvements or uses.
This class differs from the Real Property Appraiser II in that the Real Property
Appraiser I performs under immediate supervision as an entry-level trainee and receives
initial orientation and training in the basic principles, theories, methods and techniques of
appraising real property; whereas, the Real Property Appraiser II performs as an advanced
trainee requiring some application of principles, theories, methods and techniques of
appraising real property.
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).
•Receives classroom and on-the-job training in the basic principles, theories, methods
and techniques of appraising real property, and orientation as to the functions and
objectives of the assigned and related organizational units;
•Performs assigned readings on the fundamentals of real property appraisals and
applicable laws;
•Accompanies higher level appraisers conducting on-site inspections of land and
improvements to receive training in classifying property to its highest and best use,
assessing fair market value, assigning land-use classification, and determining
applicability of, and adjustments to, building classifications;
•Secures factual data from various sources such as legal descriptions, records of
taxes, deeds or encumbrances;
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•Accompanies higher level appraisers on visits to real estate offices, title companies,
etc., learn interviewing techniques, methods of securing information and data to be
obtained;
•As instructed, collects and records information relating to rental and sales markets,
price levels, replacement costs, types of properties and range of evaluation in
particular neighborhoods;
•Assists in the preparation of staff appraisals by checking accuracy of mathematical
computations and factual data;
•May make tentative estimates of value of relatively uncomplicated properties for
training purposes;
•Prepares correspondence requesting or supplying routine information; and
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Mathematics; basic real estate terminology; principles and practices of public and
human relations; report writing.
Ability to:
Learn and apply principles, theories, methods and techniques of real property
appraisal; learn interviewing practices and techniques, and the sources of real property
information; write clearly and concisely; make mathematical computations; collect, organize
and present data in tabular and narrative form; follow oral and written instructions; deal
effectively with others.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER
I, which was approved on August 4, 1981, amended on February 13, 1989 and October 2,
2013, 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 2.150
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER I
SR-16, BU-13
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in real estate,
business, or public administration, economics or a related field.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university. (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in real estate, business, or public administration,
economics or a related field or education credits in real estate, business, or public
administration, economics or a related field can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the
bachelor’s degree such as:
A.Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree.
B.Successful completion of semester credits specific to real estate, business, or public
administration, economics or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an
accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
A master’s degree or PhD in real estate, business, or public administration, economics or a
related field may be substituted for the education requirement.
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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 degree, 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.
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
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER
I, which was approved on August 4, 1981, amended on February 13, 1989 and October 2,
2013, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: October 28, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources