Job Description

The Town of Chili has an open position for a Real Property Appraiser.

The position is full-time (35 hrs/week) and requires a Civil Service Exam.

Salary Range: $48,888.00 - $58,791.00

Applicant should have the following experience;

Job Summary:
The Town of Chili is seeking someone with demonstrated experience appraising real property in order to obtain basic data to determine tax value of properties. Should have a working knowledge of legal terminology used in deeds, liens, property descriptions and tax records. Will confer with Assessor and taxpayers to explain factors used in determining valuation. Must be able to analyze and make accurate appraisals of real property, as well as locate discrepancies in information, and write accurate reports. Duties are performed both indoors and outside in any type of weather. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Assessor.

Typical Work Activities:

• Evaluates all types of real estate, reviews appraisals with local officials, makes preliminary reviews and analyzes appraisal reports from outside appraisers;
• Conducts assigned field inspections of real property for appraisal and reappraisal and makes field notes;
• Develops detailed, factual and analytical reports of the basis for valuation estimates including all pertinent data;
• Reviews deeds and other property records to extract pertinent information;
• Reports discrepancies in records of building location, topography, condition, street conditions, and improvements;
• Confers with taxpayers and assessors to explain factors used in determining valuation.
• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
• (A) Three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property such as appraiser, real estate broker, valuation data manager, or real property appraisal aide, two (2) years of which must have involved the use of independent judgment in the appraisal of real estate including composing original written detailed reports; OR,
• (B) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in a real estate field plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property such as appraiser, real estate broker, valuation data manager, or real property appraisal aide that must have involved the use of independent judgment in the appraisal of real estate including composing original written detailed reports; OR, (C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
• Special Requirements: Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Civil Service Classification: Competitive – Provisional FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

No phone calls please. All resumes and applications MUST be submitted to: Human Resources, 3333 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624 or msisson@chiliny.gov and MUST be postmarked no later than 4/30/2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,888.00 - $58,791.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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