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Commercial Appraiser - Open Competitive Exam

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Commercial Appraiser - Open Competitive Exam

Salary

$82,412.00 - $108,663.00 Annually

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25EOC60000-380

Department

Various Departments

Opening Date

04/17/2025

Closing Date

5/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Civil Service Exam Date

06/14/2025

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General Description

This is a professional position responsible for appraising complex non-homestead (non-residential) properties. The employee is involved with the appraisal of all types of property but primarily values apartments, commercial, industrial, utility and special-use properties for assessment purposes. The duties of the position are performed under general supervision of the City Assessor. Related work is performed as required.

Typical Work Activities

+ Estimates property values by using the market approach and/or the income approach to value;

+ Reviews non-residential property values and recommends assessments by comparing sales and physical information of similar properties;

+ Performs quadrennial re-assessments on all commercial properties within the City;

+ Inspects non-residential properties to gather information on condition of structure(s) or improvements for assessments, exemptions, permit issuance, or in response to taxpayer complaints;

+ Estimates future assessments and potential taxes on unimproved properties by reviewing developed plans with property owners, appraisers, bank personnel and attorneys;

+ Collects data and calculates assessments for various utility, railroad, and telecommunications property;

+ Reviews potential development proposals supplied by the City to determine commercial property assessments and potential taxes on those properties;

+ Reviews annual New York State Office of Real Property Service Special Franchise Assessment of utility property located in the public right of way and lodges objections accompanied by supporting information in situations were the assessments appear inaccurate;

+ Analyzes property sales information to verify arm's length transactions suitable for use as comparable properties and adjusts for location, financing, etc., and maintains a non-residential sales file;

+ Reviews assessments at the request of the City’s Law Department to determine if they are defensible in response to litigation against the City and may testify in court proceedings where necessary;

+ Provides technical assistance to subordinates in the more complex appraisals of industrial, commercial, franchise and special purpose properties;

+ Confers with property owners regarding projected assessments based on property rehabilitation plans and advises owners of any abatement programs available to them;

+ Prepares budget projections for the Bureau, with direction from the City’s Assessor;

+ Coordinates and provides technical and administrative services to the Board of Assessment Review.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school or GED PLUS A, B, or C:

A. Possession of one of the following certifications:

1. Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) certification issued by the International Association of Assessing Officers ( IAAO).

2. Member Appraisal Institute (MAI) certification issued by the Appraisal Institute (AI).

3. Senior Residential Appraiser (SRA) certification issued by the Appraisal Institute (AI).

4. Independent Fee Appraiser (IFA) certification issued by the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA).

5. General Accredited Appraiser (GAA) certification issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

6. Residential Accredited Appraiser (RAA) certification issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

OR

B. Possession of one of the following New York State Real Estate Licenses or Certifications:

1. State Licensed Real Estate Appraiser

2. State Certified Residential Appraiser

3. State Certified General Appraiser

OR

C. Three (3) years of experience performing property appraisals, which included appraisal of income-producing properties such as multiple residents office space, small retail, dining establishments, mixed use properties, etc.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State Class D license at the time of appointment AND availability of a vehicle for use during working hours. This requirement must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

Exam Information

Scope of examination: This is a test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:

Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.

Understanding and interpreting tax maps and site plans - These questions test for the ability to read, analyze and perform computations based on various types of maps and plans, and may include tax maps, deed descriptions, site plans, survey maps and building layouts. All the information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the maps, plans, layouts or related written material. A calculator and magnifying glass may be helpful for answering some of these questions. Candidates may bring their own calculator and magnifying glass if they so choose.

Data collection - These questions test for a knowledge of the variables that are collected for residential, commercial, vacant and farm properties.

Hypothetical situations may be used to test for candidate knowledge, skill, and ability in this area.

The majority of these questions are based on the terms, concepts, and principles of data collection that are contained in the Department of Taxation and Finances' data collection manuals which can be found at www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/manuals/assersmanual.htm

Principles and techniques of real property appraisal - These questions test for a knowledge of principles and practices used in the appraisal of agricultural, commercial, and residential real property including knowledge of the three approaches to value; sales comparison, income, and cost estimation.

Principles, practices and theory of real property assessment - These questions test for a knowledge of the equalization rate process, the assessors' calendar, the content of the assessment roll, and the exemptions from real property taxes in New York State. These questions will also test for the ability to use public relations skills when confronted by individuals in your municipality.

Test guide: The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

Use of calculators is Recommended for this exam.

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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