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Valuing What Matters, One Property at a Time

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Ready to step into a career that measures more than square footage? The Department of Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS)is hiring for several entry-level Professional Trainee I positions, offering a comprehensive training program to launch your career in the Real Property Assessment Division. As a Professional Trainee I, you'll have the opportunity to learn about real property assessment, gaining hands-on experience as well as valuable skills for your future career in various roles such as:

Property Valuation Analyst:
Starting as a Professional Trainee I in this role, you'll have the opportunity to grow and advance within the Property Valuation Analyst series (Professional Trainee I and II, followed by Property Valuation Analyst I, II, and III). As part of Honolulu's real property assessment program, you'll gain valuable experience in learning valuation models, understanding applicable rules, regulations, and procedures, and working with key reference materials. You'll also be involved in researching and preparing reports and presentations, drafting legislation, supporting employee training and development, creating tax relief forms, managing procurement processes, assisting with annual projects, conducting studies, and contributing to the quality assessments program.

Currently, there is one(1) full-time, temporary (limited-term) position available, with the possibility of extension and the potential to become permanent upon successful completion of the training program.

Real Property Appraiser:
In this career path, you'll have the opportunity to advance through the Real Property Appraiser series (Real Property Appraiser I, II, III, and IV) while receiving comprehensive training on evaluating and assessing real property for tax purposes in a consistent and equitable manner, as mandated by law. You will gain a solid understanding of the principles, theories, methods, and techniques used in real property appraisals, and receive an introduction to the key functions and goals of the Real Property Assessment Division. As part of your training, you'll complete readings on the fundamentals of property appraisals and relevant laws, gather factual data from various sources such as legal descriptions, tax records, deeds, and encumbrances, and join senior appraisers for on-site land inspections to learn assessment methods firsthand. You'll also take on additional related responsibilities as needed.

Currently, there are three(3) full-time, temporary (limited-term) positions available, with the possibility of extension and the potential to become permanent upon successful completion of the training program.

Real Property Compliance Specialist:
Starting as a Professional Trainee I in this role, you'll have the opportunity to advance within the Real Property Compliance Specialist series (Professional Trainee I, followed by Real Property Compliance Specialist II and III). As you progress, you'll receive training in real estate practices, real property tax laws, and related rules and regulations. You'll also develop essential skills in interviewing techniques and learn various methods of gathering information. In addition, you will assist senior staff with audits and assessments of less complex exemptions and dedications in alignment with the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu. You will gain experience in evaluating collected data, making recommendations, and preparing detailed reports.

Currently, there is one(1) full-time, permanent position available.

Special Working Conditions: Work schedule is from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with varying days off depending on work needs. May also be required to work overtime, weekends, nights and holidays based on operational needs.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job openings, as well as future vacancies for this job title.

HIRING PROCESS: Applications must be submitted online in order to be accepted. This job posting will close on May 4, 2025, 11:59 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST) or once 40 applications are received, whichever is sooner. Interviews for the current vacancies will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A conditional job offer will be made after all interviews have concluded. Additional interviews for future vacancies may be scheduled by the individual hiring departments as vacancies occur.

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement.If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

Current Vacancy Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

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