Real Estate Appraiser II

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej32), VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position conducts appraisals of all classes of non-residential real property. Non-residential property types include rental apartments, industrial facilities, retail establishments, office buildings, hotels, condominiums, mixed office/industrial buildings, and vacant land zoned for non-residential uses. Additional property types include service stations, fast food restaurants, nursing homes, day care centers, and other properties as assigned. Defends assessments throughout the administrative appeal process, including appearances before the Board of Equalization and in Circuit Court. Meets with taxpayers, property tax representatives, and attorneys to explain assessments and valuation methods. Prepares special reports and analyses of economic data. Assists with quality review of appraisals and supports the training of new and seasonal staff. Works under direction and supervision.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
• Three years field experience in the appraisal of real property.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
• Ability to compute real estate values using income, market sales and cost appraisal methods.
• Ability to organize and summarize facts related to appeal cases.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with County officials, staff and citizens.
• Must be able to physically measure residential and non-residential property in the field.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Residential or Certified General Appraisal License, or Designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers (AAS, RES, CAE) and/or the Appraisal Institute (MAI, SRA, SRPA).
• Experience in mass appraisal for real estate assessments.
• Experience performing macro analysis on commercial properties for tax assessment purposes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appraisals of all classes of non-residential real property, including rental apartments, industrial facilities, retail establishments, office buildings, hotels, condominiums, mixed office/industrial buildings, and vacant land zoned for non-residential uses.
• Appraises additional property types such as service stations, fast food restaurants, nursing homes, day care centers, and other assigned properties.
• Defends assessments throughout the administrative appeal process, including appearances before the Board of Equalization and in Circuit Court.
• Meets with taxpayers, property tax representatives, and attorneys to explain assessments and valuation methods.
• Prepares special reports and analyses of economic data.
• Assists with quality review of appraisals.
• Supports the training of new and seasonal staff.

What This Job Offers

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