Senior Valuation Surveyor – West Region

Key Outputs

• Work plans implemented for parish supervised and direct reports 
• Operational plan for parish monitored 
• Valuations standards for mass appraisal developed for parish/property type
• Performance appraisals conducted 
• On-the-Job training effected 
• Valuation Reports completed 
• Valuation Projects and /or Roll maintenance projects undertaken and/or supervised
• Valuation Roll amendments approved 
• Market research, sales and other data compiled and analysis undertaken 

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Provides leadership through example and the sharing of knowledge and skills
• Assists with the preparation of the Region’s operational plans 
• Assists with the implementation of objectives and assesses results 
• Delegates tasks to employees and monitors their progress 
• Conducts performance appraisal within the established guidelines 
• Attends internal/external meetings and liaises with key personnel 
• Prepares reports on assigned activities 
• Approves amendments and inclusions to the Valuation Roll 

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Checks correspondence and assign to officer for execution. 
• Checks and approves amendments on behalf of the Commissioner.
• Keeps abreast of trends and development in the property market through research and consultation 
• Compiles sales and other relevant data for use in the valuation of properties and assign properties for inspection as determined. 
• Assists with technical training of field officers 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Manager or by the Commissioner of Land Valuations. 

Required Competencies

The post holder should be able to demonstrate 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent judgment 
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural plans , and the Land Valuation Cadastral Index Map 
• Working knowledge of the Land Valuation Act, Land Taxation Relief Act
• Knowledge of Property Tax Act, Land Acquisition Act, Acts relating to Registration of lands in Jamaica, Town and Country Planning Act 
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and other relevant applications and software 
• Basic knowledge of statistics and computer aided mass appraisal (CAMA)
• Basic knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) and data modelling
• Ability to work in and lead a team. 
• Sound work ethics 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• BSc degree in Estate Management or equivalent degree or Diploma in Surveying (General Practice Division) 
• At least five years’ post degree experience in property valuations. 
• Certificate in Supervisory management 
• Full Member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Valuation Surveying Division). 

 We appreciate all responses, but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.