Senior Review Appraiser

Examples of Duties

• Serves as technical lead in the review of appraisals to ascertain equitable property prices and values for the purpose of the acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Leads and instructs staff performing appraisal work to ascertain equitable property prices and values for properties under consideration for acquisition or disposal by the County.
• Signs off on the work of the staff as they progress towards certification.
• Reviews complex appraisals and prepares complex appraisals in connection with Federal, State, and County projects for accuracy, standards, format, values and procedures.
• Makes recommendations of just compensation for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Analyzes engineering information and inspects properties to estimate the number of appraisals, necessary costs and land values.
• Testsifies in court or on boards regarding real estate values or other appraisal matters.
• Attends meetings to explain the appraised basis for accepted appraisals.
• Prepares appraisal reports for the County Council and Office of Law.

Qualifications

• Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in real estate, property law, business or public administration, or a closely related field plus four years of experience in real property appraisal.
• (Education beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience up to a maximum of two years. Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.)

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level): Comprehensive knowledge of appraisal practices and techniques. Comprehensive knowledge of property values and real estate trends. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of eminent domain and partial acquisitions. Comprehensive knowledge of land use planning and zoning. Comprehensive knowledge of contract and real estate laws.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance): Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of County land use planning and zoning objectives and requirements. Skill in leading and instructing others.

• Licenses and Certificates: Certification as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser by the State of Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors is required at the time of application.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of application.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment Background Investigation: Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

• Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time, merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Disclaimer

• This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.