Part-time Real Estate Appraiser I

Louisacounty; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is seeking a Part-time Real Estate Appraiser I to perform residential real estate appraisals of low to moderate complexity for real property in Virginia.

Responsibilities include field inspections, data collection, sketches, data maintenance in CAMA, and support for assessment processes. Prior appraisal experience and USPAP knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years of appraisal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of USPAP and property value concepts.
• Willingness to operate county vehicle and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspection of residential properties.
• Answer public inquiries about mass appraisal.
• Collect data and sketch properties from drawings.
• Maintain and update the CAMA system.
• Review sales ratio data for benchmark studies.
• Assist with Board of Equalization cases.
• Support commercial property valuation research.
• Assist with assessment appeal database.

Skills

Real estate appraisal

Report writing

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAMA software

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is seeking a Part-time ( up to 29 hours per week) Real Estate Appraiser I to conduct professional residential real estate appraisals of low to moderate complexity for real property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Completes field appraisal inspections of residential real estate properties.

Answers public inquiries concerning mass appraisal or property data.

Collects required data, sketches properties from architectural drawings filed with Building Official, determines quality of construction and condition of improvements.

Maintains the county’s mass system and ensures information is up to date and accurate.

Reviews sales ratio data for benchmark studies of all property classes and types

Reviews and assists with residential new construction, acreage changes/splits

Assists in the preparation of cases for the Board of Equalization, as needed.

Assists in Commercial property valuation research, as needed

Assists with the maintenance of assessment appeal database

Ensure all construction permits are managed according to department standards and assessed accordingly.

Assists with appeal research, answers taxpayers’ questions and confirm accuracy.

Participates in professional training to remain informed of federal, state, and local tax laws and professional appraisal standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of the practices of real estate appraising for assessment purposes; some knowledge of building and land values; some knowledge of the State laws, and County ordinances relating to real property assessing; some knowledge of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); ability to analyze factors which tend to influence the value of property and to exercise judgement in the determination of property values; ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to provide good verbal and written communication with the general public and associates. Ability to use a computer and be trained in CAMA software and the ability to maintain CAMA databases. Should possess knowledge of computer software programs related to assessment (Microsoft Office, CAMA, Multiple Listing Services, GIS).

EDUCTION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school and two (2) years of real estate appraisal experience preferred.

Successful candidate will undergo criminal background, credit, and DMV record checks. Must maintain a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.
Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions, undeveloped land and construction sites. Ability to operate a county vehicle to conduct field inspections. Occasional bending, stooping and light lifting may be required.