Senior Review Appraiser

Notice

This job posting may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Office of Law. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, Office Manager or designee(s), serves as technical lead in the review of appraisals to ascertain equitable property prices and values for the purpose of the acquisition and disposal of real property; and does related work as required.

• Leads and instructs staff performing appraisal work to ascertain equitable property prices and values for properties under consideration for acquisition or disposal by the County.
• Signs off on the work of the staff as they progress towards certification.
• Reviews complex appraisals and prepares complex appraisals in connection with Federal, State, and County projects for accuracy, standards, format, values and procedures.
• Makes recommendations of just compensation for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Analyzes engineering information and inspects properties to estimate the number of appraisals, necessary costs and land values.
• Testifies in court or on boards regarding real estate values or other appraisal matters.
• Attends meetings to explain the appraised basis for accepted appraisals.
• Prepares appraisal reports for the County Council and Office of Law.

Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in real estate, property law, business or public administration, or a closely related field plus four years of experience in real property appraisal.

(Education beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience up to a maximum of two years. Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.)

Comprehensive knowledge of appraisal practices and techniques Comprehensive knowledge of property values and real estate trends. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of eminent domain and partial acquisitions. Comprehensive knowledge of land use planning and zoning. Comprehensive knowledge of contract and real estate laws.

Skill in preparing appraisal reports and maintaining records. Skill in interpreting construction plans and plats.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to lead and instruct others.

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of County land use planning and zoning objectives and requirements.

Skill in leading and instructing others.

Certification as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser by the State of…