Senior Appraisal Reviewer

Suffolk County Government • Hauppauge, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Development and Planning is seeking a Senior Appraisal Reviewer to join their team. This role involves reviewing the work of Appraisal Reviewers and other staff, ensuring appraisal reports accurately reflect fair market value and comply with county procedures and evaluation rules. The position requires qualitative analysis of reports, personal property inspections, verification of factual data, and consultation with appraisers on any deficiencies. Additionally, the Senior Appraisal Reviewer will assist in preparing visual aids for presentations and may be required to testify in New York State courts. This is a provisional appointment, meaning the selected candidate will temporarily fill the role until the next examination for the position is held, after which a permanent appointment will be made from the top-scoring candidates.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree, and seven (7) years of experience in real property appraisal, three (3) years of which must have been in a management capacity; OR Completion of sixty (60) credit hours from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, and nine (9) years of experience in real property appraisal, three (3) of which must have been in a management capacity.
• At the time of appointment and throughout employment, the employee must be certified by New York State as a General Real Estate Appraiser.
• At the time of appointment and throughout employment, the employee must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Appraisal Reviewer (for promotional consideration).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the work of Appraisal Reviewers and other professional and nonprofessional staff.
• Reviews appraisal reports to determine if the estimated value represents the highest fair market value for property rights to be acquired.
• Reviews appraisal reports to determine if the report contains all the information and documentation necessary.
• Reviews appraisal reports to determine that there are no allowances for non-compensable items included in the estimate.
• Reviews appraisal reports to determine if the reports are prepared in accordance with the procedures, standards, methods and concepts employed by the County and rules of evaluation.
• Reviews appraisals by the qualitative analysis of appraisal reports, personal inspection of property appraised, check of the factual and supporting data set forth in the comparable sales analysis, and an inspection of all comparable sales.
• Confers with appraisers on appraisals that may be lacking in any essential respect or element, and makes recommendations as to additional or supplemental appraisals to be made.
• Checks to see that the most imaginative and professional visual aid materials are prepared and used for presentation before the Environmental Trust Review Board.
• May testify in courts within New York State.
• Analyzes and evaluates appraisals.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior