VALUATION ENGINEER II (Real Estate Appraiser)
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FILING DATES
02/10/2015 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER
C3919D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Essential Job Functions
A Valuation Engineer II is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: performs valuations of all types of real property and property rights, including highly specialized and complex properties involving right of way acquisition, eminent domain, partial acquisitions involving benefits and damages to the remainder parcels; performs valuations of County owned properties for sale, lease, bond financing and other purposes; performs valuation of rental rates for long and short-term leases, leaseback and leasehold interest; reviews and interprets title reports, legal descriptions, engineering data from construction plans, topography maps, design details and cross sections in connection with estimating property values and damages to remainder properties; advises and coordinates with engineering personnel in the solution of complex and difficult right of way and design alteration and relocation problems; advises and assists County Counsel in trial preparations, including expert review of valuation reports submitted by opposing parties in litigation; testifies in court as an expert witness in litigation, including eminent domain acquisition litigation, and in Superior Court trials and depositions; prepares written appraisal reports to be in compliance with applicable laws and standards that govern the various types of reports; reviews and evaluates new legislation and regulations as to its effect upon real property valuations and governmental asset management and recommends department policies and related procedures; reviews outside independent appraisal reports for content and conformance with applicable standards and laws; and may provide technical guidance and training of the Valuation Engineer I's.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Valuation Engineer I performing appraisals of real property and preparing narrative valuation reports for the purpose of eminent domain acquisition and direct purchase, lease, or sale of real property rights.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
A valid Certified General Real Property Appraiser License issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Valuation Engineer I is defined as: performs valuations of real property for the purposes of direct purchase, eminent domain acquisitions, lease, sale, and disposal of real property rights by the County of Los Angeles.
Applicants MUST attach a copy of their valid Certified General Real Property Appraiser License issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate Appraiser to their application within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required license will be rejected as incomplete.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an interview covering education, experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Survey/Mapping & Property Management Division.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.
FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW:
FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the Apply tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the faxed documents.
FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON
We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Department of Public Works
Human Resources Division
900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803-1331
Phone No.: (626) 458-2141
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Norma Aparicio
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: naparici@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FILING DATES
02/10/2015 - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
EXAM NUMBER
C3919D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Essential Job Functions
A Valuation Engineer II is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: performs valuations of all types of real property and property rights, including highly specialized and complex properties involving right of way acquisition, eminent domain, partial acquisitions involving benefits and damages to the remainder parcels; performs valuations of County owned properties for sale, lease, bond financing and other purposes; performs valuation of rental rates for long and short-term leases, leaseback and leasehold interest; reviews and interprets title reports, legal descriptions, engineering data from construction plans, topography maps, design details and cross sections in connection with estimating property values and damages to remainder properties; advises and coordinates with engineering personnel in the solution of complex and difficult right of way and design alteration and relocation problems; advises and assists County Counsel in trial preparations, including expert review of valuation reports submitted by opposing parties in litigation; testifies in court as an expert witness in litigation, including eminent domain acquisition litigation, and in Superior Court trials and depositions; prepares written appraisal reports to be in compliance with applicable laws and standards that govern the various types of reports; reviews and evaluates new legislation and regulations as to its effect upon real property valuations and governmental asset management and recommends department policies and related procedures; reviews outside independent appraisal reports for content and conformance with applicable standards and laws; and may provide technical guidance and training of the Valuation Engineer I's.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Valuation Engineer I performing appraisals of real property and preparing narrative valuation reports for the purpose of eminent domain acquisition and direct purchase, lease, or sale of real property rights.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
A valid Certified General Real Property Appraiser License issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Valuation Engineer I is defined as: performs valuations of real property for the purposes of direct purchase, eminent domain acquisitions, lease, sale, and disposal of real property rights by the County of Los Angeles.
Applicants MUST attach a copy of their valid Certified General Real Property Appraiser License issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate Appraiser to their application within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required license will be rejected as incomplete.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an interview covering education, experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Works, Survey/Mapping & Property Management Division.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.
The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination process.
FILE USING ONE OF THE METHODS BELOW:
FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the Apply tab for this posting. We encourage you to apply online so you can track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by email.
We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Note: if you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (626) 979-5440 within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the faxed documents.
FILING BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON
We must receive your completed application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if any) at the address below by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, on the last day of filing.
Department of Public Works
Human Resources Division
900 South Fremont Avenue, Lobby Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803-1331
Phone No.: (626) 458-2141
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, ONLY, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please note this office is closed on Fridays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE
Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Norma Aparicio
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: naparici@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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