Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
FC
Fairfax County
Real Estate Appraiser II
Career Insights for Property Appraiser / Assessor
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Virginia data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
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.
$62,348 / year median in Virginia
-6% projected decline
Job Description
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. (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.