Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser

Loudoun County Government • Sterling, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser to perform professional appraisals of unique, complex, and high-value commercial or income-producing residential properties for real property taxation purposes. This role requires an advanced level of technical expertise to handle valuations that go beyond the scope of the standard mass appraisal process. The successful candidate will perform professional work in the appraisal of commercial and residential real estate as assigned, including specialized properties that require individual analysis. This position also involves serving as a mentor to appraisal staff and interns, providing quality control, technical guidance, and constructive feedback on various job components. The Senior Appraiser manages and updates real property characteristics via onsite inspections and desktop applications while analyzing sales and market data to recommend value adjustments. This role requires making professional judgements regarding building area, style, construction quality, condition, and locational factors. Additionally, the position involves responding to customer inquiries regarding assessment of information and value disagreements, as well as conducting in-depth research and real estate market analysis to ensure equitable and accurate tax assessments.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• At least three (3) years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience.
• Familiarity with Virginia's local tax structure.
• Sound knowledge of appraisal practice and principles.
• Proven aptitude in the fundamentals of mass appraisal.
• Practical application of assessment ratio studies and statistical analysis.
• Practical application of land modeling and cost modeling concepts.
• Advanced understanding of concepts, materials and terminology related to building construction, zoning codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of computer applications related to assessment (Microsoft Office, CAMA, Pictometry, Multiple Listing Services, GIS).
• Advanced concepts and terminology related to real property appraisal and taxation.
• Knowledge of real estate markets, trends, and transactions.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Undergo criminal background, credit, and DMV record checks.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license in Virginia or regional state of residence.
• Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to traverse undeveloped land and tour construction sites.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and light lifting may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Four years mass appraisal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional appraisals of unique, complex, and high-value commercial or income-producing residential properties for real property taxation purposes.
• Handle valuations that go beyond the scope of the standard mass appraisal process.
• Perform professional work in the appraisal of commercial and residential real estate as assigned, including specialized properties that require individual analysis.
• Serve as a mentor to appraisal staff and interns, providing quality control, technical guidance, and constructive feedback on various job components.
• Manage and update real property characteristics via onsite inspections and desktop applications.
• Analyze sales and market data to recommend value adjustments.
• Make professional judgments regarding building area, style, construction quality, condition, and locational factors.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding assessment of information and value disagreements.
• Conduct in-depth research and real estate market analysis to ensure equitable and accurate tax assessments.

What This Job Offers

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