REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER V - OAHU (OHHI) Salary: $6,043.00 - $8,601.00 Monthly Location: Island of Oahu Job Type: Various Job Number: OHHI-26024 Department: Various Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionBenefits Questions Recruitment Information Recruitment Number: OHHI-26024 The current vacancy is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity in Downtown. This recruitment is being conducted under the Operation Hire Hawaii (OH-HI) project, a targeted outreach initiative featuring an expedited hiring process, fast-tracking qualified applicants into job opportunities throughout Hawaii. Applications received for this recruitment will be reviewed for Legal Authorization to work in the US. All applicants who pass the Legal Authorization review will be referred to the hiring department for consideration and an initial review of the application. Applicants who meet the initial review requirements at the departmental level may be contacted by the hiring program for an interview. All applicants interviewed by the hiring program will be notified of their selection or non-selection by the department. The application referral and potential interview conducted at the departmental level does not imply that applicants have met all Minimum Qualification Requirements. A thorough review of all applications received will be conducted by the Department of Human Resources Development and all applicants will be notified of the final disposition. Salary $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicants qualifications, and other relevant factors.This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaiis Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.Duties Summary This position is located in the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Agricultural Resource Management Division. The function of this organizational unit is to administer the development and management of the Agricultural Parks, Non-Agricultural Park Lands, and Agricultural Enterprise Programs; prepare disposition of public lands set aside for these programs; manage leases and permits issued for these programs and develop and maintain a long-range agricultural lands planning program. The Real Property Appraiser V supervises a staff of real property appraisers or independently performs the real property appraisal activities of an organizational unit and may select fee appraisers; reviews and analyzes appraisal reports; and performs other duties as required. The position independently performs real property appraisal activities for the division, and if needed the department. Appraisals are necessary to set up rental minimums for vacant land awards, rental reopening for existing leases, month to month revocable permits, term as well as permanent utility easements, etc. This position is required to provide the appropriate valuations in very difficult situations such as property size extremes, complex situations (multiple zoning, districts, uses, etc.), lack of comparable data, and/or multiple valuation methods for the same parcel. If necessary, this position may also recommend third party appraisers, review and analyze their appraisal reports. NOTE: During the course of executing site inspections, employee may be required to traverse uneven ground, hike in undeveloped areas which may require the incumbent to clear a pathway in order to access the property, and work in inclement weather conditions, which could involve muddy, cold, and wet environments. This position may be required to work overtime which may include weekends and holidays. This position may require overnight travel to inspect properties, attend training conferences, etc. Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 127A-8, all state and county officials, officers, and employees are considered "emergency workers" and shall perform functions as determined by their respective state or county department director during emergencies or disasters. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic Education/Experience Requirements: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelors degree. Specialized Experience Requirement: Applicants must possess three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible experience in the appraisal of real property. Such experience must have provided a knowledge of and application of the principles, theories, methods and techniques of real property appraising and must also have demonstrated ability to deal satisfactorily with associates and the public. The required knowledge and abilities may have been acquired through such experience as: 1. Appraisal of real property, including the estimation of property values based on consideration of all factors that influence or affect the value of property, such as location and environment of the property, the analysis of the highest and best uses for which the property is suitable or capable of being adapted, age, physical or functional condition of improvements, potential for future development, availability of adequate utilities, probability of community growth or decline, and resultant value increase or decreases because of changing economic trends and conditions. 2. Appraisal of residential or business real property and preparation of construction cost estimates for the purpose of mortgage lending, liquidation, acquisition, disposal, loans, or as a basis for settlement, etc. 3. Appraisal of unimproved suburban land. Farm properties, grazing or timber lands, mineral lands, mining claims, etc. 4. Appraisal of commercial or industrial properties and multiple residential, hotel, or office buildings. 5. Appraisal of the value of flood rights, clearance easements for passage of aircraft, transportation and other rights-of-way, leaseholds and other special rights. 6. Appraisal of real property for tax purposes. 7. Research in valuation analysis involving the development of classification and valuation standards and procedures for the appraisal of real property. 8. Teaching appraisal practices on a collegiate or university level. For levels III and above at least one year of experience must have been experience comparable to that of the next lower level. Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision, e.g., by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii certification as a Certified General Appraiser (CGA). Drivers License: Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Minimum Qualification Requirements in its entirety, please CLICK HERE. 02654:071425:13:JT Other Information The State of Hawaii complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Offices Levels of Review. YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur. A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below. Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.Paid Holidays You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Paid Vacation You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match - 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation. Paid Sick Leave You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation - 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations. Other Leaves Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights. Health Insurance The State pays a part of the premiums for each employees enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options. Group Life Insurance The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees. Retirement Plan The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov. Premium Conversion Plan Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis. Transportation Benefits Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions. Deferred Compensation The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available. Temporary Disability Insurance Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program. Social Security As an employer, the State also contributes to an employees social security account. Promotions & Transfers For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch. Training & Continuing Education The State supports developmental activities related to an employees work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees. Travel Expenses The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state. Incentive & Service Awards The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations. Union & Collective Bargaining Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employees job is excluded from collective bargaining. The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii. CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaiis Benefits At-A-Glance. The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revised 01/1301 RECRUITMENT SURVEY (MANDATORY) Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option; multiple selections permitted. The information you provide will be used to improve our recruitment efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. What led you to explore career opportunities with the State of Hawaii? State Recruiting Office Job Announcement Posting Visit to the State Recruiting Office or Workforce Development Office Job Fairs Consolidated Theatres TheBus Shopping Mall Advertisements Print Advertisements Word of Mouth (State of Hawaii Employee, Speaker at a Presentation, School Counselor, etc.) Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) SkillBridge Program LinkedIn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Governmentjobs.com Internships Other 02 EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #1 Completion of this survey is mandatory. You must select one option. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. Which of the following reflects your current employment status? Currently working in the private sector Currently working for a non-profit organization Currently working for the federal government Currently working for the State of Hawaii Currently working for another State Currently working for a local county agency (e.g., Maui County, City and County of Honolulu) Recent Graduate (e.g., high school or college) Currently unemployed for the past six months or more Recently laid off in the past six months (if you select this option, please indicate the employer in the next question) Other (if you select this option, please explain in the next question) 03 EMPLOYMENT STATUS SURVEY #2 Completion of this survey is mandatory. This information will assist us with our recruiting efforts. We appreciate your cooperation. If you selected recently laid off in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please indicate the name of the employer from which you were laid off. If you selected other in response to Employment Status Survey #1, please explain. If these two options do not apply to you, please indicate "N/A." 04 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. You must submit verification (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit for education. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability (e.g. foreign credential evaluation), or an original transcript. To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, internship, or volunteer experience, you must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number. Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii - Department of Human Resources Development 235 South Beretania Street, 11th Floor Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to all of the above. 05 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Continued) Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to all of the above. 06 APPLICANTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details) The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. I acknowledge that I have accessed and read the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements via the live link provided in the job announcement. 07 EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Please indicate how you meet this requirement by selecting one of following choices. (Refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for more detailed information.) In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application. NOTE: If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, you must clearly describe this work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelors degree as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. You may provide this description of your experience(s) on a separate document and attach it to your application. I do not meet the Education requirement (possession of a Bachelors degree). I do not possess a Bachelors degree, but possess excess professional work experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements. I possess a bachelors degree from an accredited 4-year college or university. 08 STATE OF HAWAII CERTIFIED GENERAL APPRAISER CERTIFICATION Do you possess a valid certification as a Certified General Appraiser in the State of Hawaii? If yes, you must attach a copy of your license to your application, identified by job title and recruitment number, as verification. Yes No 09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Do you possess at least three and one-half years of progressively responsible experience in the appraisal of real property, as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, please identify from your employment history each experience you would like us to consider and provide the following information (A-J). If no, please indicate N/A below. Please provide the information separately for each experience you would like to be considered. The information for each experience should include: A. Name of employer, your job title, dates of employment (month/year to month/year), and average number of hours worked per week. B. Briefly describe this employer, i.e., what services it provided and to whom (primary clientele). C. Briefly state the primary function or main focus of your position. D. Do you have progressively responsible real property appraising experience in any of the following? If yes, please indicate the employer and job title. Appraisal of residential real property. Appraisal of residential or business real property and preparation of construction cost estimates for the purpose of mortgage lending, liquidation, acquisition, disposal, loans, or as a basis for settlement, etc. Appraisal of unimproved suburban land, farm properties, grazing or timber lands, mineral lands, mining claims etc. Commercial or industrial properties and multiple residential, hotel or office buildings. Appraisal of the value of flood rights, clearance easements for passage of aircraft, transportation and other rights-of-way, leaseholds and other special rights. Appraisal of real property for tax purposes. E. For each experience listed in the question above (D.1-6), please describe in DETAIL your progressively responsible experience in appraisal of real property, including the estimation of property values based on consideration of all factors that influence or affect the value of property, or indicate N/A if not applicable. Location and environment of the property. Analysis of the highest and best uses for which the property is suitable or capable of being adapted. Age. Physical or functional condition of improvements. Potential for future development. Availability of adequate utilities. Probability of community growth or decline. Resultant value increase or decreases because of changing economic trends and conditions. What valuation method(s) did you use and why? F. Describe in DETAIL your progressively responsible experience in research in valuation analysis involving development of classification and valuation standards and procedures for the appraisal of real property. Describe your knowledge and experience in determining how property is classified, how valuation standards are determined, and what valuation methods and procedures should be used. G. Describe in DETAIL your experience in teaching of appraisal practices on a college or university level. Was this at a university, junior/community college or private real estate firm? Please attach any relevant syllabi to your application. H. When appraising real property, please describe in DETAIL your ability to deal satisfactorily with associates and the public. With whom did you work with? Were there people you routinely worked with? For what purpose? How did you handle situations where others did not agree with your appraisal or assessment? I. How did your duties and level of authority differ from your supervisor? Please provide the job title of your supervisor. J. Did this employer have an internal real property appraisal department or use an outside consultant(s) to address its real property appraisal and/or real property management needs? If so, explain. Include in detail how your position interfaced with this entity. A resume submitted in lieu of addressing the supplemental questions and/or answering "n/a," "no experience," "will discuss in interview," or any other manner that does not address the above questions will not be accepted and your application will be deemed ineligible.If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.10 PARTIAL SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Please indicate if you are using the substitution to meet part of the specialized experience requirement. To receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application. I am not using the substitution. I possess a masters degree from an accredited college or university in the field of real property appraising, agricultural or land economics, real estate, or related field. 11 SUPERVISORY APTITUDE/POTENTIAL: Do you possess supervisory aptitude or potential as specified in the Minimum Qualification Requirements? If yes, please provide the following information (A-D), or indicate N/A if not applicable. A. Describe your experience serving as a group or team leader, including for which employer, and a description of your leadership duties; B. Describe any training or courses in supervisory you completed, including for which employer, and how the training was applied at work; C. Describe any favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating your possession of supervisory potential. D. Describe your supervisory experience, if any, including 1-7 below, or indicate N/A if not applicable: Indicate for which employer and your job title; Number of employees under your supervision and their job titles; Planning, directing, timing, and scheduling their work; Assigning and reviewing their work; Advising them on difficult problem areas; Timing and scheduling their work; and Training and developing new employees. Required QuestionEmployer: State of Hawaii Address: DHRD - Employee Staffing Division, 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2437 Phone: 808-587-1111 or 1-877-447-5990 (TTY) Website:http://jobs.hawaii.gov/