REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER V - OAHU (OHHI)

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number OHHI-26024 The current vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity in Downtown.

This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawai'i.

Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application.

Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department.

The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition.

Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

This position is located in the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Agricultural Resource Management Division. The function of this organizational unit is to administer the development and management of the Agricultural Parks, Non-Agricultural Park Lands, and Agricultural Enterprise Programs; prepare disposition of public lands set aside for these programs; manage leases and permits issued for these programs and develop and maintain a long-range agricultural lands planning program. The Real Property Appraiser V supervises a staff of real property appraisers or independently performs the real property appraisal activities of an organizational unit and may select fee appraisers; reviews and analyzes appraisal reports; and performs other duties as required. The position independently performs real property appraisal activities for the division, and if needed the department. Appraisals are necessary to set up rental minimums for vacant land awards, rental reopening for existing leases, month to month revocable permits, term as well as permanent utility easements, etc. This position is required to provide the appropriate valuations in very difficult situations such as property size extremes, complex situations (multiple zoning, districts, uses, etc.), lack of comparable data, and/or multiple valuation methods for the same parcel. If necessary, this position may also recommend third party appraisers, review and analyze their appraisal reports.

During the course of executing site inspections, employee may be required to traverse uneven ground, hike in undeveloped areas which may require the incumbent to clear a pathway in order to access the property, and work in inclement weather conditions, which could involve muddy, cold, and wet environments. This position may be required to work overtime which may include weekends and holidays. This position may require overnight travel to inspect properties, attend training conferences, etc. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 127A-8, all state and county officials, officers, and employees are considered "emergency workers" and shall perform functions as determined by their respective state or county department director during emergencies or disasters.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic Education/Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Specialized Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible experience in the appraisal of real property. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of and application of the principles, theories, methods and techniques of real property appraising and must also have demonstrated ability to deal satisfactorily with associates and the public. The required knowledge and abilities may have been acquired through such experience as:

1. Appraisal of real property, including the estimation of property values based on consideration of all factors that influence or affect the value of property, such as location and environment of the property, the analysis of the highest and best uses for which the property is suitable or capable of being adapted, age, physical or functional condition of improvements, potential for future development, availability of adequate utilities, probability of community growth or decline, and resultant value increase or decreases because of changing economic trends and conditions. 2. Appraisal of residential or business real property and preparation of construction cost estimates for the purpose of mortgage lending, liquidation, acquisition, disposal, loans, or as a basis for settlement, etc. 3. Appraisal of unimproved suburban land. Farm properties, grazing or timber lands, mineral lands, mining claims, etc. 4. Appraisal of commercial or industrial properties and multiple residential, hotel, or office buildings. 5. Appraisal of the value of flood rights, clearance easements for passage of aircraft, transportation and other rights-of-way, leaseholds and other special rights. 6. Appraisal of real property for tax purposes. 7. Research in valuation analysis involving the development of classification and valuation standards and procedures for the appraisal of real property. 8. Teaching appraisal practices on a collegiate or university level. For levels III and above at least one year of experience must have been experience comparable to that of the next lower level. Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii certification as a Certified General Appraiser (CGA). Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader).

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE (Download PDF reader) for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.