Senior Real Estate Appraiser

Posting number: FIN052126-01

Department: Finance

Job classification: Real Estate Appraiser

Posting type: Open

Categories: Real Estate

Summary

Demonstrates independent judgement, and an advanced knowledge of appraisal techniques and mass appraisal methodology necessary to evaluate and conclude value on unique and difficult property for assessment purposes. Works under general supervision, independently demonstrating high integrity and provides leadership to junior team members.  Assists citizens with property appraisal and tax matters, as related work as apparent or assigned.

Examples of duties

• Perform the more complex appraisals of land and improvements to use as a basis for tax assessment; appraise and reappraise residential/and or commercial property; and provide assistance to lower level appraisers. 
• Conduct on-site inspection of residential and/or commercial properties to include measuring all new improvements and additions utilizing a tape measure or laser device and enters the data into the ProVal CAMA software, using independent judgement to classify and grade real property to establish an estimate of market value. 
• Reads and interprets a variety of maps, plans, drawings, and aerial photographs to collect and verify property data, improvements, boundaries, conditions, etc. to be utilized as a basis for evaluation and comparison to other properties. 
• Evaluate taxable commercial property, non-taxable real property and new commercial construction for use as a basis for tax assessments. 
• Produce and provide skilled analysis in negotiations with citizens and tax representatives on valuation determinations during appeals and Board of Equalization hearings. 
• Analyze real estate market trends and advise management for impact on assessment valuations. Analyzes changes in land use, zoning and building regulations.
• Manage workload with minimal supervision to ensure accurate results are completed by mandated department deadlines. 
• Lead less senior team members in specialized valuation assignments resulting in an equitable distribution of the tax burden in assigned areas. 
• Make decisions affecting self, co-workers, and others who depend on the results of analysis and serve as a resource to other departments on questions regarding real estate assessments and valuation theory in the City of Hopewell. 
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.  Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
• Uses market, cost and income approaches to value. Value land, improvements and structural additions, alterations, demolitions, changes and damages to real property.
• Thoroughly follow the instructions of superiors regarding appraisal assignments and general office policies and procedures.
• Compiles data for ratio studies, verify sales, prepares reports and analyze data used in mass appraisal process for the general reassessment. 
• Verify/key transfers of property ownership and processes splits/combination of land. 
• Provides information and answers questions from property owners, and the general public regarding the appraisal process, property assessments, and other appraisal related issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Requires any combination of education (above high school level) and/or experience equivalent to (6) six years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities, and associated with such positions as real estate appraisers.
• Any combination of experience, training, knowledge, skills and abilities and associated with such as real estate appraisers, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• Three (3) courses offered by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), the Appraisal Institute or other appraisal organization sponsors of the Appraisal Foundation or possess a valid Real Estate Appraiser License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Licenses and Preferred Experience:

• A minimum of (6) six years of real estate mass appraising experience. 
• IAAO CAE or AAS designation or coursework preferred. 
• Virginia Real Estate Appraiser license. Please note while employed with the    City, you will not be allowed to conduct real estate appraisals within the city limits. Additionally, if you possess a real estate sales license it must be placed in an “inactive” or “referral status” only. 
• Professional development is strongly encouraged. License fees and all continuing education required for a Sta