Associate Appraiser

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business or related field with one year of experience in mass appraisal of residential or agricultural properties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of building and land valuation methods/techniques; real estate technology; analyzing and drawing conclusions from market data.
• Considerable skill in working effectively with local officials, property owners and the general public.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data/information to determine tax assessment valuations; to interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations and policies related to the assessment function; to read and interpret maps, plans and blueprints.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and perform physical requirements necessary to field inspect properties; to work under pressure; and meet stringent deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and with written correspondence.
• Excellent research and analytical skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES), Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) or State License preferred.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at the time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check, and education/degree verification required.

Responsibilities

• Appraise residential and agricultural real estate by conducting inspections of new construction and existing properties; perform statistical analysis for the purpose of establishing tax assessments.
• Prepare reports, review data and other factors affecting the value of property; respond to property owners regarding the appraisal process and assessments.
• Assist in preparing the documentation of contested assessments.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

This position is a part of an approved Career