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Office of The Chief Financial Officer

Appraiser Commercial

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A Property Appraiser or Assessor determines the value of real property, including buildings and real estate or other personal or commercial property, as the basis for determining how much tax is owed. Assesses or calculates how much tax is owed, including property tax for homes, businesses or land, income tax, or tax owed for goods traded or imported internationally.

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Appraiser Commercial Office of The Chief Financial Officer•4.1 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $92,656•$137,561 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Property characteristics Site inspections for valuations Mid-level Staff training Property tax assessment 4 years Local tax Full Job Description Job Details
SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT
Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES
DS•1171
POSITION GRADE:
DS•12/13 IF "
OPEN UNTIL
FILLED,"
FIRST SCREENING DATE
December 08, 2025
TOUR OF DUTY:
To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION
Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL
DS-13 NO.
OF VACANCIES
One (1) or more
AGENCY:
Office of Tax and Revenue
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT
Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
This position is in a collective bargaining unit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue, Real Property Tax Administration, Assessment Division. The Appraiser (Commercial) inspects and appraises a broad range of commercial properties with extremely unusual and/or complex characteristics to determine the value for tax assessment purposes; prepares and analyzes highly complex or controversial appraisals; assists the supervisor with reviews of appraisals and appraisal reports; and provides guidance to lower graded appraisal staff. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of progressive experience performing related duties and responsibilities such as: assessing the market value and conducting inspections of residential and/or commercial properties; collecting/analyzing data on new and unique properties with complex characteristics; reviewing appraisal reports to ensure property values are estimated accurately and objectively; resolving property value problems; and providing training to lower-level staff. Applicants must successfully complete the IAAO courses 101, 102, 112, and 300, or their equivalent courses. In addition, certificates and/or transcripts for completed courses must be submitted to be considered for the position. Specialized Experience Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position. Additional Information
STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(AI): Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against
COVID-19. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT
Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
EEO STATEMENT
The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
HOW TO APPLY
All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov. (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE:
It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.
JOB OFFERS
Official job offers are made only by the OCFO's Office of Human Resources.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE
An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, DC 2000RP (Download PDF reader), and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq. , (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS
Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete. For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website (www.cfo.dc.gov). Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty. You will be informed if this is required. Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq. ) (2001). The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq . (2001).
SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS
An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof with the application.
WORKING CONDITION
Office Environment