Property Appraiser V; SR

Individual Properties. Independent Judgment.

Not Mass Valuation, Just One Property at a Time

Have you always wanted to work for the City and County of Honolulu (City), but the concepts of mass valuation are just too different from individual property valuation? The Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Land Division is looking for an experienced Hawaii State-licensed Residential or General Appraiser who is ready for steady work hours and complex, unique, independent appraisal assignments.

You will independently appraise residential and residential-related properties involving partial takings, severance damages, easements, access rights, and other unusual or legally sensitive valuation problems. Help the City determine fair market value for properties that the City seeks to use to improve our community.

• Appraise real property for City acquisition, disposal, rental, and lease
• Analyze complex valuation problems where comparable data may be limited or unusual
• Research, verify, and maintain comparable sales and market data
• Work with City departments, such as the Department of Parks and Recreation, on land valuation
• Track real property values trends and advise City agencies
• Review and critique appraisals prepared by other appraisers
• Prepare clear, well-supported appraisal reports
• Explain and defend value conclusions when appraisal are reviewed or challenged
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral for further consideration for the current vacancy, as well as future vacancies with this job title.

Applications must be submitted online at  to be accepted.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in real estate, business or public administration, economics or a related field.

Substitution:
Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For example:

• Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Five years of general work experience as a State Licensed Appraiser (SLA) may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Four years of professional experience in appraising real property.

NOTE:

The above licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

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