Property Appraiser Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $4,368.00 Monthly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-12139
Department: Department of Finance
Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Under immediate supervision, receives initial orientation and training in conducting appraisals of real property; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from the Real Property Appraiser II in that it performs under immediate supervision as an entry-level trainee and receives initial orientation and training in the principles, theories, methods, and techniques of appraising real property; whereas the Real Property Appraiser II performs as an advanced trainee requiring some application of the principles, theories, methods, and techniques of appraising real property.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position and are consistent with the class concept.

• Receives classroom and on-the-job training in the principles, theories, methods, and techniques of appraising real property, and orientation as to the functions and objectives of the assigned and related organizational units.
• Performs assigned readings on the fundamentals of real property appraisals and applicable laws.
• Accompanies higher level appraisers conducting on-site inspections of land and improvements to receive training in classifying property to its highest and best use, assessing fair market value, assigning land-use classification, and determining applicability of, and adjustments to, building classifications.
• Secures factual data from various sources such as legal descriptions, records of taxes, deeds or encumbrances.
• Accompanies higher level appraisers on visits to real estate offices, title companies, etc., to learn interviewing techniques, methods of securing information and data to be obtained.
• As instructed, collects and records information relating to rental and sales markets, price levels, replacement costs, types of properties, and range of evaluation in particular Neighborhoods.
• Assists in the preparation of staff appraisals by checking accuracy of mathematical computations and factual data.
• May make tentative estimates of value of relatively uncomplicated properties for training purposes.
• Prepares correspondence requesting or supplying routine information.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in real estate, business or public administration, economics, or a related field.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Class 3).
Knowledge of: mathematics; basic real estate terminology; principles and practices of public and human relations; report writing.
Ability to: learn and apply principles, theories, methods, and techniques of real property appraisal; learn interviewing practices and techniques, and the sources of real property information; write clearly and concisely; make mathematical computations; collect, organize, and present data in tabular and narrative form; follow oral and written instructions; deal effectively with others.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in real estate, business or public administration, economics, or a related field? Note: You must attach a copy of your degree stating field of study or a copy of an official transcript.

• Yes
• No

Required Question