Senior Appraiser

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Appraiser performs valuation of residential, commercial/industrial, and special purpose properties using the income, cost, and sales comparison approaches. The role collects, produces, and analyzes statistical and market data and identifies economic factors affecting property valuation. It also conducts field inspections, reviews building and site plans, performs deed research, and checks property records and assessments for accuracy.

The position prepares and presents assessment appeal cases to the Board of Equalization and performs other work as required. It is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP), with opportunities for career progression and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hybrid schedule consists of three remote workdays and two in-office days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field; six years of mass appraisal experience valuing residential and/or commercial properties, including two years valuing commercial/industrial and special purpose properties; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and apply it to a broad population of properties.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not show six or more demerit points in the 24 months before the anticipated hire date, or one major violation worth six demerit points in the preceding 36 months.
• Applicants with out-of-state driving records must obtain and present them at interview. Records must show at least three years of history and be dated within 30 days of the interview.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.

Nice To Haves

• CAE designation or Virginia Certified General Appraisal License.
• IAAO courses 1, 2, 300, and 311.
• Experience with Marshall & Swift cost estimating software.
• Knowledge of local zoning ordinances and applicable sections of the Virginia Code.

Responsibilities

• Value residential, commercial/industrial, and special purpose properties using the income, cost, and sales comparison approaches.
• Collect, produce, and analyze statistical and market data, and identify economic factors affecting property valuation.
• Conduct field inspections to verify existing structure data and to measure and collect data on new residential and commercial structures.
• Review and interpret building plans and site plans, and perform deed research as needed.
• Perform quality checks and reviews of residential properties reassessed by appraisal staff to ensure the highest and best use has been determined.
• Perform quality checks and review completed building permits for accuracy.
• Conduct random on-site property inspections to verify the accuracy of property record data.
• Prepare and present assessment appeal cases to the Board of Equalization.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities and salary incentives through an approved Career Development Plan, as funding permits and based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

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