Residential Senior Appraiser

Overview

Vision Government Solutions is a leading provider of mass appraisal ("CAMA") software and services in the United States with a mission to provide the absolute best mass appraisal and property tax solutions, creating a better future one community at a time. We provide software and appraisal services to governments, cities, and towns. We are looking for a qualified, experienced Residential Real Estate Senior Appraiser to join our expanding team of professionals.

This position will offer broad exposure to the mass appraisal industry in New England and will provide an incredible opportunity to gain deep cross-functional experience within a growing technology firm. The ideal applicant is a self-driven, quick-learning collaborator, who looks forward to the challenges and responsibilities of the fast-paced, deadline driven environment of the mass appraisal business.

Summary of position: The Residential Senior Appraiser will work directly under the direction of the Project Manager. The Residential Senior Appraiser is responsible for the valuation and review process of residential properties.

• Working knowledge of the mass appraisal process with 5+ years of appraisal experience.
• Experience working in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Manage and oversee all facets of the residential mass appraisal process for revaluation projects in states across New England.
• Train and oversee junior staff members, notably field data collectors and staff appraisers.
• Occasional travel throughout New England.
• Perform field reviews of residential properties to ensure data and categorization accuracy.
• Develop cost tables relating to buildings, outbuildings, and land values to determine a cost approach to value.
• Verify and review sales data utilizing the sales approach in the determination of a set of various uses of residential properties.
• Use the set of verified sales to test the reconciled final values from the cost approach.
• Participate in the informal hearings process with taxpayers. Investigate reported complaints and make decisions to reconcile discrepancies or inaccuracies found because of the process.
• Maintain positive relations with the clients, the public and company personnel.
• Communicate job status situations effectively through forms, memos, status reports and other prescribed company documents accurately and timely.
• Complete a final Mass Appraisal Document and finalize the project in a timely manner.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule.
• Benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.
• On-site training.
• Opportunity to advance in the company.

Vision Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.