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Job Description

Under general supervision of attorneys, assists in defending Real Property Tax Article 7 proceedings and Eminent Domain Procedure Law proceedings at trial or during settlement negotiations. Drafts and sends detailed information requests to taxpayers attorneys which may subsequently be used as exhibits in motions to compel disclosure as well as other aspects of legal proceedings. Follows up for information, as necessary, and incorporates information received into the property valuation process. Negotiates and participates in multiple settlement conferences by telephone and/or in-person on a weekly basis with taxpayers attorneys. Assists Division ACCs at court appearances before Judges and other Court personnel by explaining valuation methodologies and compliance requirements of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Analyzes taxpayer appraisals prepared for trial and assists Division ACCs with development of cross examination of taxpayers appraiser. Counsels, guides, and assists Law Department personnel in the preparation and review of valuation analyses and training of attorneys, assessors, and lower level appraisers. Assists in determining issues involving full or partial exemptions from taxation. Reviews and processes paperwork, keeps records according to Division policies and procedures.

APPRAISER (REAL ESTATE) - 40410

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full-time experience in the appraisal of real property in which the writing of narrative reports is required; or

2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in the appraisal of real property, of which two years must be in appraisal of real property in which the writing of narrative reports is required; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department education or recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time experience in the appraisal of real property, of which two years must be in appraisal of real property in which the writing of narrative reports is required; or

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However,

all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent as described in "3" above and at least two years of the experience described in "1" above.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one additional year of full-time experience in the appraisal of real property.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least two years of full-time experience in Assignment Level I and/or Assignment Level II, or at least two additional years of fulltime experience in the appraisal of real property, one year of which must have been supervising staff performing the appraisal of real property.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 85,523.00

Salary Max: $116,286.00