Appraiser II

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is seeking a Real Estate Appraiser II to perform a variety of professional commercial real estate appraisals of moderate to high complexity for real property taxation purposes.

Responsibilities include:

Perform professional work in the appraisal of commercial properties, as assigned, including those that go beyond the scope of the normal mass appraisal process. The Appraiser II will determine appropriate benchmark market factors to value groups of properties, and individual properties, through income and expense surveys, sales data, vacancy ratios, expense ratios, capitalization rates, cost and depreciation schedules, market comparable data, construction cost data, sale assessment ratio reports, coefficient of dispersion reports, and other commercially available data sources. Additional responsibilities include reviewing improvement conditions, site conditions, entitlements (including researching and understanding concept/final development plans, site plans, and proffers), economic and functional changes or other factors that affect market value. Reviews and interprets accounting records, leases, and financial information to ascertain gross and net income for capitalization into an estimate of value. Conducts field inspections of properties to collect and verify property data. The successful candidate will provide excellent taxpayer service in a challenging and fast-paced work environment while managing the valuation of properties. Must interact with property owners, or their representatives to ensure local tax compliance and defend assessments when necessary. Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience is required. Four years mass appraisal experience desired. The Appraiser II should have a knowledge of market, cost and income approaches to value and demonstrate a proven aptitude in the fundamentals of mass appraisal. Should possess knowledge of computer applications related to assessment (Microsoft Office, CAMA, Pictometry, Multiple Listing Services, CoStar, and GIS).

Core skills:

analytical and critical thinking, planning, and organizing with good verbal and written communication skills. 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. Employees are prohibited from participating in any outside activity, including private appraisals, which may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Commissioner of the Revenue. All applicants seeking employment with the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue are expected to comply with tax obligations. Failure to do so may impede consideration of your application. Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions, traverse undeveloped land and tour construction sites. Occasional bending, stooping and light lifting may be required.