REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER V (SR-24) [1 vacancy]

Oahu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

Individual Properties. Independent Judgment.

Not Mass Valuation Just One Property at a Time

Have you always wanted to work for the City and County of Honolulu (City) but the concepts of mass valuation are just too different from individual property valuation The Department of Design and Construction (DDC)Land Division is looking for an experienced Hawaii State-licensed Residential or General Appraiser who is ready for steady work hours and complex unique independent appraisal assignments. You will independently appraise residential and residential-related properties involving partial takings severance damages easements access rights and other unusual or legally sensitive valuation problems. Help the City determine fair market value for properties that the City seeks to use to improve our community.

What You Will Do

Appraise real property for City acquisition disposal rental and lease
Analyze complex valuation problems where comparable data may be limited or unusual
Research verify and maintain comparable sales and market data
Work with City departments such as the Department of Parks and Recreation on land valuation
Track real property values trends and advise City agencies
Review and critique appraisals prepared by other appraisers
Prepare clear well-supported appraisal reports
Explain and defend value conclusions when appraisal are reviewed or challenged
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for referral for further consideration for the current vacancy as well as future vacancies with this job title.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online byJanuary 3 2026 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days 21 sick leave days and holidays) comprehensive health coverage retirement plan career development and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the Benefits tab at the top of this posting or visiting notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery please make sure you:
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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At the time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in real estate business or public administration economics or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge skills and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.

For example:
1. Four years of professional work experience in any occupation may substitute for a general bachelors degree.
2. Five years of general work experience as a State Licensed Appraiser (SLA) may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

Education must have been completed by the time of application in order to be credited. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education proper documentation e.g. a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documentsto the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Four years of professional experience in appraising real property.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
1. The current vacancy requires a valid State of Hawaii certification as a Certified Residential Appraiser (CRA) or Certified General Appraiser (CGA)at the time of application.

Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your State of Hawaii CRA or CGA certificate to your application. Or mail in a photocopy of your certificate to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.

2. Current valid drivers license (Type 3/automobile) prior to appointment.

NOTE: The above licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: IIn addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education & Experience Evaluation...............................................100%

Position InformationIndividual Properties. Independent Judgment.Not Mass Valuation Just One Property at a TimeHave you always wanted to work for the City and County of Honolulu (City) but the concepts of mass valuation are just too different from individual property valuation The Department of Desig...