Salary: $50,316.00 – $68,860.00 Annually
Location : Roanoke, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201002956
Department: Real Estate Valuation
Opening Date: 07/31/2023
Closing Date: 9/15/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This posting is for the fulfillment of an Appraiser I or Senior Appraiser position. The position will be filled as either an Appraiser I or Senior Appraiser contingent on the selected candidates’ work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications focusing on commercial and industrial properties.
Appraiser I General Statement of Duties:
Performs difficult professional work in appraising residential/rural real property for assessment purposes. Conducts field inspections of properties to be appraised, collects data for new construction and appraises properties with splits or rezoning. Assists the public with questions concerning assessments and performs duties to assist the Director of Real Estate Valuation. Work is performed independently but is subject to administrative review by the Director of Real Estate Valuation. An employee in this class must be thoroughly familiar with the methods and techniques involved in appraising real property, and with the laws and ordinances governing real property tax assessments. Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Appraiser General Statement of Duties:
Performs difficult professional work appraising residential, commercial and industrial real property. Conducts field inspections of the properties to be appraised using Cost/Market and Income Approach to values. Collects information on new construction and income on new and existing income producing properties. Has knowledge to add new subdivisions, splits and deletes of property-to-property tax rolls. Assists public with questions concerning assessments and performs duties to assist the Director of Real Estate Valuation. Work is performed independently but is subject to administrative review by the Director of Real Estate Valuation or the Assistant Director of Real Estate Valuation. An employee in this class must be thoroughly familiar with the methods and techniques involved in appraising real property and with the law and ordinances governing real property tax assessments. Supervision may be exercised over assigned Appraisers. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Appraiser I Essential Job Functions:
- Collects, produces, and analyze statistical and market data and identifies economic factors affecting property valuation.
- Conducts field inspections to verify data on existing structures or to measure and collect data on new structures and accurately maintaining data on a CAMA system.
- Reviews and interprets building plans verifying new construction data and correctly sketched buildings.
- Analyzes and interprets recorded legal instruments and other source documents to accurately and effectively to establish residential property values.
- Monitor county zoning cases and other factors that impact property valuation.
- Communicate with taxpayers, real estate professionals, Board of Equalization Members, tax reps, other county employees to resolve valuation question and explain all aspects of property assessment programs.
- Collect evidence for Board of Equalization Hearings
- Working knowledge of basic principles and practices of property appraisal and appraisal terminology as it pertains to residential properties.
- Adequate knowledge and ability to read building plans and blueprints.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Operate a personal computer and related software.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Senior Appraiser Essential Job Functions:
- Collects, produces, and analyze statistical and market data and identifies economic factors affecting property valuation.
- Conducts field inspections to verify data on existing structures or to measure and collect data on new structures and accurately maintaining data on a CAMA system.
- Reviews and interprets building plans verifying new construction data and correctly sketched buildings.
- Analyzes and interprets recorded legal instruments and other source documents to accurately and effectively to establish residential, commercial, industrial, and special use property values.
- Monitor county zoning cases and other factors that impact property valuation.
- Communicate with taxpayers, real estate professionals, Board of Equalization Members, tax reps, other county employees to resolve valuation question and explain all aspects of property assessment programs.
- Collect evidence, prepare and present Board of Equalization Hearing Packets during hearings.
- Conduct commercial Appraisals.
- Assist in the training of entry level appraisers.
- Complete complex property assignments
- Ability to understand and utilize cost manuals and software.
- Conduct large industrial and special use properties.
- Base Rate Analysis
- Multiple Regression and Modeling
- Prepare reports to be presented to Board of Supervisors and Administration
Senior Appraiser Non-Essential Job Functions:
- Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the operation of the Department of Real Estate Valuation
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Appraiser I Education:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in business administration, real estate or a related field
Senior Appraiser Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in Real Estate, Business or a related field.
Appraiser I Experience:
Required: Two (2) years’ experience
Senior Appraiser Experience:
Required: Ten (10) years’ experience in real estate appraisal, including five (5) years in valuing commercial, industrial and special use property
Appraiser I Certifications/Licenses:
Required: Valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving record
Senior Appraiser Certifications/Licenses:
Required: Valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving record. Designation through IAAO. Commonwealth of Virginia Appraisal Certification
Appraiser I Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of appraising real property; laws and ordinances governing the appraisal of real property.
- Ability to analyze facts affecting property values and use of sound judgment in determining property values.
- Ability to develop and express ideas effectively in oral and written form and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Proficient in personal computer skills with software including Word, Excel and CAMA system.
- Knowledge of construction terminology and ability to interpret building plans.
- Ability to analyze data and perform mathematical calculations
- Ability to utilize measuring devices to gather field data
Senior Appraiser Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of appraising real property and of the laws and ordinances governing the appraisal of real property.
- Ability to analyze factors affecting property values and to use sound judgment in estimating property values.
- Ability to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to develop and express ideas effectively in oral and written form.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and to deal tactfully and impartially with the public.
- Mastery knowledge of all principles and practices of property appraisal and appraisal terminology as it pertains to residential, commercial, industrial and special use properties
- Ability to analyze data and perform advanced mathematical calculations
- Ability to utilize measuring devices to gather field data
Appraiser I and Senior Appraiser Additional Requirements:
Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
OTHER INFORMATION
Appraiser I Physical and Environmental Demands:
Senior Appraiser Physical and Environmental Demands:
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes:
• Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option
• Twelve paid holidays
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
• Virginia Retirement System – Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution.
• Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership