Deputy Director Real Estate Assessment Division

James City County•Williamsburg, FL

7d•$84,397 - $132,821•Onsite

About The Position

Performs lead technical and professional work involving appraisal of residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial and agricultural real properties, requiring the application of the full range of appraisal principles, methods and techniques, often on difficult assessments.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in real estate, business management, public administration, or related field, supplemented by IAAO courses 101, 102, 112, 300, 311, 400
Extensive experience in property appraisal, GIS, and mapping, including supervisory or lead experience
Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff, purchasing practices.
Skill in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation as an assessor from a recognized organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides effective supervision of support staff, appraisers and technicians as assigned, including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing, and assigning work, and related activities.
Performs field inspections of existing improvements to review and update market values for reassessment.
Appraises construction of commercial properties; performs field inspection to collect data on type of construction and project; develops an estimate of value; appraises property for right-of-way and easements; prepares and makes special appraisal reports; performs appraisals of properties being considered for purchase by the County.
Collects and analyzes income and expense information; develops current discount rates to be used in the valuation process using the direct capitalization method; maintains Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System database for accuracy and updates.
Analyzes sales or assessment and other data to review quality and equity of assessment, and to reevaluate new and existing improvements and vacant land; determines equitable values for all plats of newly subdivided land using GIS technology; revalues properties after rezoning; aids in mapping and addressing property information or valuations of property for County departments and agencies.
Responds to taxpayers’ issues, concerns, and questions regarding individual assessments, assessment practices and policies; conducts meetings and arranges appointments; prepares and makes oral presentation to defend assessments before the Board of Equalization; testifies in condemnation cases as an expert witness.
Performs other duties as assigned