RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY APPRAISER SUPERVISOR4193A5 Pay Grade: 29 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary
This is advanced specialized or supervisory work in the process
of acquiring, managing, or the appraisal of land for highway right-of-way. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL D: "Under general direction..." Employees at this level are usually in charge of a large and important organizational unit. They plan and carry out assignments with little supervision. They report regularly to a superior, usually by means of occasional conferences, to discuss work progress or new problems which require advice from above. This designation will pertain to classes with a high order of independence. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable... Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple, unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL D: Involves administrative supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one or more projects. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Right-of-Way Property Appraiser II class in which incumbents
do not supervise or manage a right-of-way program EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Directs, reviews, and approves the work of appraisers, fee appraisers, and review appraisers. Regularly checks completed appraisal reports to monitor timeliness and conformance to established procedures and regulations. Supervises specialized employees engaged in a highway right-of-way acquisition; assigns projects to subordinates and monitors their progress. Directs negotiations for property, and approves payment of claims and fees. Supervises employees engaged in highway right-of-way relocation assistance; coordinates the determination of needs for persons being relocated by highway construction; determines the amount of supplemental payments to relocatees. Supervises specialized employees engaged in highway right-of-way
property management; manages the renting, auctioning, securing, hazardous
waste disposal and demolition of land and buildings and disposal of surplus
property. Inspects engineering plans, makes field inspections, and reviews complex or special appraisal problems to resolve issues. Ensures that professional training opportunities and materials are available to appraisal staff. Cooperates with other departments on matters of land appraisal and acquisition and to establish guidelines, schedules, and preliminary cost estimates. Corresponds with property owners, local officials, and the general public regarding appraisal problems. Reviews policies, procedures, and manuals for compliance with state and federal regulations. Recommends changes when appropriate. Provides testimony in court regarding final appraisal as requested. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in property appraising,
acquisition, and management. *Knowledge of theories and principles used in the appraisal of real estate. Abilities Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of a technical and
clerical staff. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, associates, and the public. *Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
*Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of experience in any of the following: researching real property title, real estate sales or auctioneering, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, real estate / property appraisal or valuation, and mapping of property, real estate finance and/or transaction closing, compliance monitoring, inspection and/or investigation. Education may be submitted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions may require the completion of one or more appraisal courses or classes acceptable to the Kansas Department of Transportation within one year of hire. NC: 06/94 |