Property Appraiser V - Oahu; Ohhi

Recruitment Number OHHI-26024

The current vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity in Downtown.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast‑tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai‘i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for legal authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the legal authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non‑selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all minimum qualification requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

$6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR‑24, Step D to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time; the notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This position is located in the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Agricultural Resource Management Division. The unit administers the development and management of the Agricultural Parks, Non‑Agricultural Park Lands, and Agricultural Enterprise Programs; prepares disposition of public lands; manages leases and permits; and develops a long‑range agricultural lands planning program.

The Real Property Appraiser V supervises a staff of real property appraisers or independently performs the real property appraisal activities of an organizational unit, may select fee appraisers, review and analyze appraisal reports, and performs other duties as required.

The position independently performs real property appraisal activities for the division, and if needed the department. Appraisals set up rental minimums for vacant land awards, rental reopening for existing leases, month‑to‑month revocable permits, term and permanent utility easements, etc. The position provides appropriate valuations in complex situations such as property size extremes, multiple zoning, districts, uses, lack of comparable data, and/or multiple valuation methods for the same parcel.

If necessary, the position may also recommend third‑party appraisers and review their reports.

NOTE: During site inspections, the employee may travel through uneven ground, hike in undeveloped areas, clear pathways, and work in inclement weather. The position may require overtime, including weekends and holidays, and overnight travel to inspect properties or attend training conferences. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 127A‑8, all state and county officials, officers, and employees are considered "emergency workers".

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education/Experience Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Specialized Experience Requirement

• Appraisal of real property, including estimation of property values based on all influencing factors (location, environment, highest and best use, aging, physical condition, future development potential, utilities, community growth or decline, changing economic trends).
• Appraisal of residential or business real property and preparation of construction cost estimates for…