Lead Deputy Assessor – Real Estate Valuation & CAMA

Gloucester County, VA; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County is seeking a dynamic Deputy Assessor to join the Real Estate Assessment Department. You will assist in accurate valuation of residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with property tax regulations and supporting fair assessments.

This role involves real estate analysis, data collection, and financial concepts within a transparent, service‑oriented environment. Under general supervision, you will supervise staff, manage the CAMA system and related databases,

Qualifications

• Five years of real estate assessment and/or appraisal experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience administering a computer based CAMA system and reporting software.
• Virginia Real Estate Appraiser license or equivalent designation required.
• Must be available to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the activities of assigned personnel; provides guidance and training; resolves problems as non-routine situations arise; develops office procedures.
• Assists with administrative responsibilities of the department including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, etc.
• Assists Assessor in establishing departmental goals and the management of staff to coordinate and implement guidelines and procedures to achieve the performance necessary to reach departmental and staff goals.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of the CAMA system, the LAN, and other related applications such as photographic digital imaging, mapping, sketching, and scanning.
• Helps to establish and maintain guidelines necessary to produce accurate and equitable property values throughout the County.
• Provides assistance with special projects by reviewing complex appraisals for errors and omissions.
• Verifies and reviews all staff appraisals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all state and local regulations.
• Responds to property owners regarding appraisals and meets with owners and/or attorneys to explain appraisals.
• Investigates non-routine building and/or land problems relating to tangible personal property, Land Use, or appraised value discrepancies.
• Assists Assessor in the production of the land book and change of assessment notices.
• Serves as a resource to other departments to answer questions regarding use/manipulation of real estate data.
• Monitors computer hardware and software needs and advises Assessor of necessary upgrades and replacements.
• Assists the general public with real estate and personal property assessment problems; works to resolve customer problems.
• Assumes responsibilities in the Assessor’s absence by responding to inquiries and resolving problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, public administration, or related field

Virginia Licensed/Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser license or equivalent designation (RES, CAE)

Tools

CAMA system

ArcGIS

Reporting software

Job description

Gloucester County is seeking a dynamic Deputy Assessor to join the Real Estate Assessment Department. You will assist in accurate valuation of residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with property tax regulations and supporting fair assessments.

This role involves real estate analysis, data collection, and financial concepts within a transparent, service‑oriented environment. Under general supervision, you will supervise staff, manage the CAMA system and related databases,