Job Description
Salary : $65,513.00 - $102,738.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08M00000029
Department: City Assessor
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description The City of Richmond Office of the City Assessor is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Real Estate Appraiser. The incumbent is responsible for estimating market value of residential, small multi-family, or condominium properties, utilizing the standard approaches to valuation for the purpose of generating fair and equitable tax assessments. Hybrid work schedules to include remote work may be available upon review and approval after hire.
**This recruitment is for a position which is unclassified. Therefore, the successful candidate will serve at the will of the Appointing Authority.** Duties include but are not limited to Duties include, but are not limited to the following :
- Listing and appraising real property, collecting, and analyzing sales data and to be able to defend assessments in the appeal process
- Preparing valuation schedules for neighborhoods
- Investigating sales of real property and building characteristics for the purpose of property valuation
- Performing field inspections to identify and record building characteristic for quality of construction and condition
- Preparing reports that include narrative data and sketches
- Researching information for building, renovation and demolition permits
- Gathering, editing, and sorting data relative to property sales
- Effectively communicates with taxpayers by explaining assessment information and process
- Making independent decisions, solve problems, and meet production deadlines
- Measuring/calculating building size, reviewing assessments for office reviews, Board of Review, or circuit court appeals have been filed
- Assisting and training other appraisers
- Performing related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities or some combination of the following: The incumbent(s) has a solid knowledge of the construction process and required components needed in construction. They understand zoning regulations, special use permitting, and micro and macro influences on property types. The selected individual(s) comprehends statistical analysis and relevant accounting. The incumbent(s) has knowledge of appraisal concepts such as real estate statutes and ordinances, mass appraisal process, the three approaches to value. He/she must be proficient with basic appraisal instruments, equipment, and tools including GIS tools, Eagleview, arcreader, financial calculators, measuring equipment, marshall swift cost, estimator guide, and digital cameras. The selected individual(s) is able to use systems and software such as Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), VISION, and Microsoft Office Suite. The incumbent(s) must be able to operate the city vehicle and understand the rules of the road for Virginia. He/she has a working knowledge of the interdependent relationships that exist between residential markets, neighborhoods, and commercial markets. The selected individual(s) has the skills to utilize information to make appraisal determination, identify, classify, and stratify properties by types and class. He/she has the ability to analyze and understand market data for commercial industrial & multi-family properties. The selected individual(s) is able to evaluate real estate transactions, identify market areas. He/she understands the motivations behind investors, owners, and tenants for different types of commercial real estate. He/she has a strong written and oral communication, an excellent customer service both internally and externally, and has the ability to multi-task and handle multiple tasks at the same time.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field
- Two years of journey-level professional real estate appraisal experience.
- Requires professional education equivalent to IAAO Course 101, 102, 151, 300, and 311, Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, Income Approach to Valuation, Standards of Professional Practice and Ethics, Fundamentals of Mass Appraisals, and Residential Modeling Concepts.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
Preferred Qualifications: - Five (5) years or more of professional real estate appraisal experience, (or)
- Three (3) years or more of mass appraisal experience
- RES or CAE appraisal designation through the IAAO Professional Designation program.
- Organized, self-motivated, and be capable of working independently with minimal supervision
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High school diploma/GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30-days of hire?
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Which best describes your years of experience performing real estate appraisals?
- Less than two years of experience
- Two to three years of experience
- Four to five years of experience
- Six or more years of experience
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Which best describes your years of experience supervising a staff or team of employees?
- Less than two years of experience
- Two to three years of experience
- Four to five years of experience
- Six or more years of experience
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Indicate the professional designations you possess. Select all that apply.
- Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES)
- Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)
- International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
- None of the above
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Explain how your training and experience has prepared you for this position.
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Which best describes your level of proficiency using a computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system?
- Limited proficiency
- Intermediate proficiency
- Advanced proficiency
- No proficiency
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Which best describes your level of proficiency using a multiple listing service (MLS)?
- Limited proficiency
- Intermediate proficiency
- Advanced proficiency
- No proficiency
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Which best describes your level of proficiency using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Outlook, and Excel?
- Limited proficiency
- Intermediate proficiency
- Advanced proficiency
- No proficiency
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Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions?
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