Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________them to county records. Check building codes and
zoning bylaws in order to determine any eff ects on
the properties being appraised. Estimate building
replacement costs, using building valuation manu-
als and professional cost estimators. Examine income
records and operating costs of income properties.
Interview persons familiar with properties and imme-
diate surroundings, such as contractors, homeowners,
and realtors, in order to obtain pertinent informa-
tion. Examine the type and location of nearby ser-
vices such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and
other neighborhood features in order to evaluate
their impact on property values. Draw land diagrams
that will be used in appraisal reports to support fi nd-
ings. Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real
estate property.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 06. Finance and
Insurance. Work Group: 06.02. Finance/Insur-
ance Investigation and Analysis. Other Jobs in
" is Work Group: Appraisers and Assessors of Real
Estate; Assessors; Claims Adjusters, Examiners,
and Investigators; Claims Examiners, Property and
Casualty Insurance; Cost Estimators; Credit Ana-
lysts; Financial Analysts; Insurance Adjusters, Exam-
iners, and Investigators; Insurance Appraisers, Auto
Damage; Insurance Underwriters; Loan Counsel-
ors; Loan Offi cers; Market Research Analysts; Sur-
vey Researchers.
Skills: Mathematics; Writing; Critical # inking;
Management of Financial Resources; Equipment
Selection; Complex Problem Solving; Speaking;
Te c h n o l o g y D e s i g n.
Education and Training Program: Real Estate.
Related Knowledge/Courses: Building and Con-
struction; Economics and Accounting; Geography;
Clerical Practices; Law and Government; Sales and
Marketing.
Work Env ironment : More often outdoors than
indoors; sitting.
Chief Executives ............................................................
! Personality Code: EC
! Education/Training Required: Work
experience plus degree
! Annual Earnings: More than $145,600
! Beginning Wage: $64,530
! Earnings Growth Potential: Cannot be
calculated
! Growth: 2.0%
! Annual Job Openings: 21,209
! Self-Employed: 22.0%
! Part-Time: 5.5%Determine and formulate policies and provide
the overall direction of companies or private and
public sector organizations within the guidelines
set up by a board of directors or similar govern-
ing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational
activities at the highest level of management with
the help of subordinate executives and staff man-
agers. Direct and coordinate an organization’s fi nan-
cial and budget activities in order to fund operations,
maximize investments, and increase effi ciency. Con-
fer with board members, organization offi cials, and
staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities,
and resolve problems. Analyze operations to evaluate
performance of a company and its staff in meeting
objectives and to determine areas of potential cost
reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and
activities of organizations or businesses in order to
ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns
on investments, and to increase productivity. Prepare
budgets for approval, including those for funding and
implementation of programs. Direct and coordinate
activities of businesses or departments concerned
with production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of
products. Negotiate or approve contracts and agree-
ments with suppliers, distributors, federal and state
agencies, and other organizational entities. Review
reports submitted by staff members in order to rec-
ommend approval or to suggest changes. Appoint
department heads or managers and assign or delegate