Appraiser I

City of Roanoke, Virginia • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

The City of Roanoke seeks an Appraiser I to appraise residential and/or non-complex multi-family real property within the City. The position makes field appraisals, responds to appraisal inquiries when possible, and helps cover the main office workstation as needed. The appraiser interviews people familiar with properties, inspects properties, and researches public records of sales, leases, assessments, and other transactions to determine values. The role also gathers building and land data, supports valuation appeals, and keeps current with local property trends and appraisal methods. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The role requires a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university supplemented by courses in real estate, law, computer science, or a related field; related appraisal experience or training is desirable but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. The employee must hold an appropriate valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and be willing to obtain a Commonwealth of Virginia Certified Residential Appraiser license within three years of appointment.

The employee regularly sits, stands, walks, uses hands to handle or feel objects, reaches, and talks or hears, and regularly lifts or moves up to 10 pounds. The work environment frequently includes wet and/or humid conditions and outdoor weather; noise is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Roanoke describes itself as an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer and states its commitment to an inclusive work environment founded on open communication, learning, acceptance, and excellent public service. The position is exempt.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university supplemented by courses in real estate, law, computer science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Be willing to obtain a Commonwealth of Virginia Certified Residential Appraiser license within three years of appointment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience and/or training in real estate appraisal is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Make field appraisals of non-complex real property and answer inquiries concerning appraisals.
• Interview persons familiar with properties, inspect properties, and search public records of sales, leases, assessments, and other transactions to determine proper value.
• Measure buildings and collect data about rooms, construction type, age, and other conditions affecting value; calculate and apply the data and analysis to appraisals of specific properties.
• Collect data related to land valuations and apply it when appraising specific parcels of land.
• Hear appeals and requests for changes in valuation and, when appropriate, make reappraisals connected with hearings.
• Keep abreast of local property trends and modern appraisal methods and techniques.
• Assist with coverage of the main office workstation when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level