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9141
APPRAISER
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs full
performance level work appraising residential real, commercial
real, industrial real, natural resources or personal properties
for taxation purposes or for various properties to be taken by
the Division of Highways. Work involves the application of
prescribed procedures and techniques on all appraisal work
including independent selection of the appropriate appraisal
method, research and documentation of the method and value
submissions. Makes preliminary access cost estimates, serves as
a witness in administrative hearings, Commissioner's hearings,
and jury trials and prepares land and economic studies.
Considerable travel is involved. Assist in training new
employees. Appraisal work is subject to review by a Senior
Appraiser or Appraiser Manager. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class
perform all types of appraisals independently or specializes in
the work of a Right-of-Way Appraiser in the Division of Highways.
Takings are whole or partial and not considered highly complex.
Incumbents may be required to become certified as a Certified
Residential Appraiser.
Examples of Work
Gathers residential real, commercial real, industrial real,
personal property and natural resource data from court house
records, property owners and from real estate agencies for
use in making preliminary estimates of value.
Applies accepted appraisal methods to estimate the value of
property being appraised; prepares a final narrative report
of appraised values, including documentation.
Researches public land records to obtain information on
property transfers to determine current real estate values
and trends; consults local property owners and real estate
professionals to verify property transfers, land values,
economic trends and other pertinent information.
Trains other employees in appraisal methodology or instructs
county assessor offices in their administrative duties
comprised of residential, commercial real estate and
personal property appraisal; prepares a final narrative
report of evaluation performances of county assessors.
Reviews geologic data to establish values of natural resources
property and mineral resources.
Testifies in court and administrative hearings regarding the
value of property.
Makes surveys, examinations, audits and investigations on all
classes of property in each county.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of professional real estate and/or personal property
appraisal methods and techniques.
Knowledge of real property rights acquisition and right-of-way
engineering and survey methodology.
Ability to draw final value conclusions and to document and
testify to such conclusions.
Ability to apply professional appraisal techniques.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to train other employees and county officials in
appraisal methodology and agency procedures.
Ability to prepare and assemble data for appraisal and tax
studies.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation
ships with other employees, property owners, state and local
government officials, and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year
college or university and successful completion of a
property appraisal course from an accredited college or
university or from a nationally recognized appraisal
training or certification society or other entity approved
to provide such courses by the West Virginia Real Estate
Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be
substituted for the required training on a year-for-year
basis, excluding the appraisal course.
Experience:
Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid real estate appraisal, right-of-way acquisition or
relocation or real estate management.
Special Requirement:
Selected positions may require
certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser by the
West Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and
Certification Board.
Established: 7/18/96
Effective:
9/1/96