Real Estate Appraiser; CD

Overview

Salary will commensurate at the appropriate level based on years of experience, appraisal classes taken and certifications per the career ladder. Opportunities for a fixed Flex Schedule and every other Friday off after training.

General Description: This is a paraprofessional position that performs complex technical tasks in order to determine the value of Real Estate.

Organization: The Real Estate Appraiser is part of Hanover's Career Development Program (CD). The Appraiser Ladder has four levels ranging from Real Estate Appraiser I to Senior Real Estate Appraiser. Incumbents report to the Director of Real Estate Assessments and supervise no staff. Appraisers with more experience may assist lower-level appraisers with workflow guidance.

• Performs valuation of residential, commercial and/or industrial properties using the appropriate approach to value.
• Performs field inspections to verify data on existing properties or to measure and collect data on new structures.
• Review and interpret building plans, site plans, plats and deed research as needed.
• Provides customer service to citizens by addressing inquiries and concerns related to property valuations and property assessment.
• Ability to access and enter data into relevant software packages.
• Collects, produces and analyzes statistical and market data in order to identify economic factors impacting property valuation.

• Hazards:
  Conditions – Potential danger around construction sites
• Environment:
  Office, Field
• Physical Effort:
  Minimal
• Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic knowledge of the appraisal field is required, with more comprehensive knowledge required for higher level on the Career Ladder. Must be computer literate. Familiarity with Appraisal software is desired. Ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing – required. Must be able to interpret information to determine property values.

Education, Experience and Training: High School diploma or equivalent, required. Must have 40 hours of Real Estate post-secondary coursework. One (1) year of related experience, preferred. – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience.

Special

Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• Work beyond normal work schedule
• Real Estate License or IAAO Coursework required at Level III
• Professional Designation and License or IAAO Coursework required at the Senior level.
• Twelve-month probationary period

Revision Date:
February 2021