STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIVISION OF PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION: RIGHT-OF-WAY
APPRAISER I
Class Code: 7761-19
Date Established: 04-30-58
Occupational
Code: 9-2-6
Date of Last Revision: 01-02-04
BASIC PURPOSE: To provide
technical support for the department concerning the preparation and review of
condemnation appraisals.
CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Appraises property of
limited complexity to estimate value upon which land damage awards are based.
·
Checks accuracy of
real estate transfer data relevant to appraisals submitted for review.
·
Collects information
from registrars of deeds, public officials, bank officials, and real estate
brokers regarding sales transactions to collect property value data.
·
Assists appraisers in
the field by locating sales data, inspecting sales and subject property, and
interviewing land owners and public officials.
·
Completes opinion of
value reports for surplus real property to be sold.
·
Measures and writes
descriptions on all types of property.
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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
partial supervision of other employees doing work which is related or similar
to the supervisor, including assigning job duties, providing training, giving
instructions and checking work.
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
explaining facts, interpreting situations, or advising individuals of
alternative or appropriate courses of action. This level also requires interviewing or eliciting
information from state employees or members of the general public.
Complexity: Requires a
combination of job functions to establish facts, to draw daily operational
conclusions, or to solve practical problems. This level also requires providing a variety of alternative
solutions where only limited standardization exists.
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 real estate,
economics, business administration, engineering, forestry, agriculture, or a
related field. Each additional
year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required
work experience.
Experience: Two years'
experience, either in the field of real estate appraisal or sales which has
provided a basic knowledge of rural and urban real property values, or at the
Engineering Technician IV level.
Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for
one year of required formal education.
OR
Education: Associate's
degree from a recognized college or technical school or two years of college
with major study in real estate, economics, business administration,
engineering, forestry, agriculture, or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Four years'
experience, either in the field of real estate appraisal or sales which has
provided a basic knowledge of rural and urban real property values, or at the
Engineering Technician IV level.
Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for
one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Valid driver's
license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of mathematics to include
algebra and trigonometry.
Knowledge of land survey methods.
Knowledge of current property values, valuation work and appraisal
techniques. Knowledge of laws and
methods pertaining to the appraisal of all types of real property. Knowledge of various types of
construction and familiarity with detail plans and specifications. Ability to present ideas clearly and to
prepare detailed reports and records.
Ability to meet and establish effective relationships with property
owners and the public. Ability to
prepare plot plans and descriptive sketches of property being appraised. 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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