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Description

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The City of Richmond Office of the City Assessor is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Real Estate Appraiser Associate. The selected candidates will be responsible for collecting and verifying data associated with residential properties for the purpose of generating fair and equitable tax assessments.

This position is unclassified. Therefore, the incumbent serves at the will of the

Appointing Authority.

Duties include but are not limited to

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Listing and appraising real property, collecting and analyzing sales data Preparing valuation schedules for neighborhoods Investigating sales of real property and building characteristics for purpose of property valuation Performing field inspections and appraisals to record building characteristics Preparing reports that include narrative data and sketches Researching assessment information for building, renovation and demolition permits Gathering, editing and sorting data relative to property sales Measuring/calculating building size, reviewing assessments for office reviews, Board of Equalization, or circuit court Performing related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

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MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field One year of professional real estate appraisal experience. Requires professional education equivalent to IAAO Course 101, 151, and 300 Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, Standards of Professional Practice and Ethics and Fundamentals of Mass Appraisals. An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities or some combination of the following:

Knowledge of the construction process and required components needed in construction. Understand zoning regulations, special use permitting, and micro and macro influences on property types. Comprehends statistical analysis and relevant accounting. Knowledge of appraisal concepts such as real estate statutes and ordinances, mass appraisal process, the three approaches to value. 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. Ability to use systems and software such as Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), VISION, and Microsoft Office Suite. Operate a city vehicle and understand the rules of the road for Virginia. Working knowledge of the interdependent relationships that exist between residential markets, neighborhoods, and commercial markets. Skills to utilize information to make appraisal determination, identify, classify, and stratify properties by types and class. Ability to evaluate real estate transactions, identify market areas. 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

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 Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.




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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".



The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.