Abandoned Mine Lands Appraiser pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001609
- Class code
- 20001609
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Abandoned Mine Lands Appraiser is $4,040 to $6,464 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001609.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs investigations and interprets PVA records, deeds and other documents to determine legal ownership of abandoned mine lands to be reclaimed pursuant to KRS 350. Secures right-of-entry to complete reclamation and assess fair market value of reclaimed land and determine if the land may have liens placed upon it; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Conducts research to determine the valid ownership of property involved with Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) reclamation projects. Researches PVA records, deeds and other sources in outlying county courthouses to determine property owners. Travels to AML sites in coal fields to determine locations of property and property lines. Reviews construction engineering plans and maps to determine extent of project on individual parcels of land. Meets with landowners to explain scope of AML project and lien provisions of Public Law 95 - 87. Obtains written landowner consent for entry to property in order to avoid AML trespass. Provides expert testimony concerning lien application.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years experience in property appraisal or real estate. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in property appraisal or real estate will substitute for the required college on the basis of one year of experience for two years of college.
Special requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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