Real Estate Appraiser II

City of Portsmouth • Portsmouth, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs complex real estate appraisals on land and residential buildings. May start to learn basic commercial properties. May be required to provide assistance to less experienced appraisers. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Position reports to the Deputy City Assessor.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of a GED.
• Two to three years of experience appraising real estate (mass appraisal experience preferred).
• IAAO Courses 101, 102 & 201 (or equivalent).
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field of study is preferred.
• A Licensed Residential Appraiser License, or Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser License or ability to achieve within a year is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, reviews, and evaluates property information to make plans for appraisals and assessed values.
• Conducts field appraisals of all new constructions, renovations, and/or additions which includes taking measurements of structures and collecting other relevant data affecting fair market values.
• Calculates the fair market value of appraised property and prepares data for entry and reporting procedures.
• Verifies and updates property information to ensure accuracy of parcel, sale, and tax assessment data.
• Responds to inquiries, concerns, and request for information relating to property appraisals.
• Confers with builders and other related parties to collect information and determine any special conditions that would affect property appraisals.
• Appraises properties, coordinates the tax abatement program, performs sales validations and completes taxpayer reviews.
• Assists with preparing for assessment appeal hearings and appears before the Board of Review when necessary to defend assessments.
• Annually reviews and analyzes assessments using Sales Study Report.
• Prepares sales comparative, special reports, and scale drawings.
• Updates appraisal systems due to permits, demolitions or re-zoning.
• Responds to customer and public inquiries.
• Examines deeds for ownership, metes and bounds.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Benefits

• All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED