REVIEW APPRAISER
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
- Current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and three years of experience as a real property appraiser or intern; OR current licensure as a Certified General Appraiser and one year as a Review Appraiser Intern II in Nevada State service.
Special Requirements
- A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
- Review Appraisers require licensure as a Certified General Appraiser issued by the Nevada State Real Estate Division at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment or persons with equivalent licensure from another State must obtain licensure as a Certified General Appraiser issued by the Nevada State Real Estate Division within three months of appointment.
The Position
- Review Appraisers appraise real property and review appraisals of all types of properties including complex commercial, industrial and special purpose; prepare fully-supported and documented determinations of just compensation for the acquisition of rights-of-way or disposal of surplus properties; conduct market rent studies and cost estimates; and serve as an expert witness in condemnation proceedings.
- Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
- Incumbent develops appraisals and appraisal reviews and produce appraisal reports and appraisal review reports, involving the acquisition of property and property rights for transportation projects, as well as for the disposal of surplus properties. Appraisals and appraisal reviews for right-of-way purposes use state-rule valuation techniques and follow eminent-domain reporting formats.
- Other duties include the preparation of cost estimates, rental evaluations and studies, and assignments involving consultation and advisement. Incumbents oversee administration and coordination, adhere to office protocol and procedures, and are responsible for work adjustment and adaptability. Communication, responsiveness and teamwork are essential elements of the job.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
- The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience.
- The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
- The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The Following Additional Questions Are Part of This Recruitment
- What is your work experience appraising real property, specifically the types of real property you have appraised?
- What is your work experience reviewing appraisal reports?
- What is your experience with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act)?