Job Description

Posting number: 26-01242

Department: Tax Administration

Job classification: REAL ESTATE APPRAISER II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Real Estate, Tax Administration

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 u nder direction and supervision.

Qualifications

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list.)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of appraising commercial and complex residential properties;
Knowledge of local government tax assessment principles, policies, and procedures;
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.

Supplemental information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree; plus three years field experience in the appraisal of real property.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to physically measure residential and non-residential property in the field. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home ( including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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