STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE APPRAISER TRAINEE IV
Class Code: 7548-21
Date Established: 04-07-81
Occupational Code: 9-2-6
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To appraise industrial, commercial, and
residential real property for tax assessment purposes in the Property Appraisal
Division, Department of Revenue Administration.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Inspects property and
prepares data required for real estate appraisal of industrial, commercial, and
residential property.
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Computes equitable
property valuations for industrial, commercial, and residential properties.
·
Contacts real estate
brokers serving the appraised community to determine current property values.
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Prepares background
documentation for use as evidence in property assessment cases which are
disputed in court.
·
Examines public
records of sales to determine values and ascertain appropriate adjustments.
·
Trains subordinate
real estate appraisal staff in computing the value of commercial and
residential real property.
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Provides assistance
with the annual survey performed by the Equalization Bureau of the Department
of Revenue Administration.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in developing formats
and procedures for special applications OR in investigating and reviewing the
use of equipment and data for a specialized function.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific
understanding to analyze problems of a specialized or professional nature in a
particular field.
Impact: Requires responsibility for
contributing to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by facilitating the direct
provision of services to the public or other state agencies. Errors at this level result in
inaccurate reports or invalid test results and require significant investment
of time and resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires direct supervision of other
employees doing work which is related or similar to the supervisor, including
scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work for accuracy, performance
appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position vacancies.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including
continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time
as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires summarizing data, preparing
reports and making recommendations based on findings which contribute to
solving problems and achieving work objectives. This level also requires presenting information for use by
administrative-level managers in making decisions.
Complexity: Requires coordinating a combination of
diverse job functions in order to integrate professional and technical agency
goals. This level also requires
considerable judgment to implement a sequence of operations or actions.
Independent Action: Requires objective assessment in
analyzing and developing new work methods and procedures subject to periodic
review and in making decisions according to established technical, professional
or administrative standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized
college or university with major study in accounting, business administration,
or engineering. Each additional
year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required
work experience.
Experience: Three years' experience in appraising
or assessing real property. Each
additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of
required formal education.
License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver's license.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Extensive knowledge of appraisal
principles and methods and their application to all types of property. Considerable knowledge of current
values of urban and rural property.
Considerable knowledge of building types and construction, use values
and timber stands. Considerable
knowledge of laws, regulations, and manuals applicable to appraisal work. Ability to make mathematical
calculations. Ability to read
topographic and geodetic maps, aerial photographs and blueprints. Ability to prepare detailed diagrams of
buildings and property. Ability to
prepare reports and make recommendations.
Ability to read financial statements. Ability to work without constant supervision. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with municipal officials, co-workers and
property owners. Must be willing
to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as
determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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