Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform complex duties involving the appraisal of real property for state highway construction and reconstruction purposes; to perform responsible duties involving the highway construction and reconstruction purposes; to make appraisals consequential or appurtenance damages to the remaining property not to be taken for state use; to assist in the development of surplus property appraisals; to appraise outdoor advertising devices; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom work assignments are received; work is reviewed upon completion for conformance with overall policies, laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise the work of technical and clerical subordinates assigned to assist as required.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the eminent domain and real estate laws; a through knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques applied in the determination of fair market value or real property and the ability apply such knowledge; the ability to compile real property data and apply appraisal criteria to this data; a familiarity with common legal records, practices and terminology used in real estate work and the ability to perform routine title examining duties; the ability to prepare comprehensive real estate appraisal reports; the ability to testify in court proceedings; a through knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques applied in the appeai8sal; write clear, concise and informative reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, property owners, public officials and others contacted in this work; the ability to utilize computers and other technology to perform these duties; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public administration, business administration, real estate, economics or a closely related field; and receipt of a certificate in real estate or the possession of a Rhode Island Broker’s License; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible full time position with a public or private agency involving the acquisition and/or management of real estate, title searching, appraisal, property management, acquisition, disposition of real estate and/or relocation assistance.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
At the time of appointment must possess a certificate as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser issued by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation and/or State Board of Registration for Real Estate Appraisal and must maintain such certification as a condition of employment.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
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