real estate appraiser - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Description

Salary: $83, $128,793.60 Annually

Location : Arlington, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: A-DMF-BL

Department: Department of Management and Finance

Division: DMF Real Estate Assessment

Opening Date: 03/29/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information

Please note: This is a re-opening to expand our pool of candidates. If you have already applied to this announcement, you do not need to re-apply unless you wish to submit an updated application.

The (DMF) is seeking a Residential Real Estate Appraiser for the Office of This employee will work on a team responsible for developing and defending annual assessments of residential real estate throughout Arlington County utilizing direct sales comparison, Income, and cost approach to valuation.

This position is responsible for actively managing a residential mass appraisal assignment throughout the year which includes, defending assessments before the Board of Equalization, collecting data in the field, inspecting all new construction and permit work within assigned trend area, assisting the public with questions and explaining policies.

Specific duties include:

• Analyzing and reviewing data to identify, and quantify characteristics that might affect assessments;
• Reviewing and interpreting deeds and plats to identify inventory of residential single family and townhomes, as well as identify ownership;
• Analyzing and reviewing permits, plans, deeds, and market sales data;
• Using Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal and Mobile Assessor software to collect, input, analyze and retrieve appraisal data and make recommendations for valuation;
• Reviewing assessment appeals both administratively and presenting before the Board of Equalization (BOE);
• Serving as a resource and/or technical advisor to property owners, appraisers and the BOE on real estate appraisal methods, policies, process, values, and assessment data; and
• Providing real estate assessment information to the public verbally or by written correspondence in the field, over the phone or in person at the County office.

Selection Criteria

Minimums:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or related field and
• Some experience appraising properties for tax assessment purposes that preferably includes some or all of the following:
  • Utilizing computer assisted mass appraisal software and experience Explaining real estate assessment policies and/or procedures.
  • Defending assessments before the Board of Equalization (BOE)
  • Developing commercial guidelines and income and expense analysis
  • Providing residential sales and land allocation analysis

Substitution: Additional experience in real estate appraisal may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience explaining real estate assessment policies and/or procedures;
• Skill in using Excel, Word, Access or similar software;
• Experience working remotely utilizing Microsoft Teams;
• Real Estate Appraisal designation from IAAO or similar professional organization;
• Virginia Appraisal license;
• Experience collecting and analyzing technical data;
• Experience with CAMA software and mass appraisal; and/or
• Experience or training in providing technical information to the public verbally or by written correspondence.

Special Requirements

Employee will be required to operate a county vehicle to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite. Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or be willing to use alternative means of transportation. The applicant must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon favorable review of the applicants driving record.

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are prospective employees. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Completion of the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest form will be required of the successful candidate upon hire and annually thereafter.
Additional Information

This position is part of an alternative pay program that includes career path and pay-for-performance elements and an extended salary ceiling. Entry level within the band is based on review of qualifications and experience. Pay potential will be based on performance and employee development.

Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is predominately virtual/remote; however, due to the nature of the work, weekly field visits of properties in Arlington County are required we well as occasional ADHOC onsite meetings, employees are expected to live within reasonable travel distance to Arlington County.

NOTE: This position is listed as "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed, and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received

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The Appraiser must have the ability to work remotely and be able to maintain a productive work schedule and manage one's time and assignments in a flexible remote work environment. They must be able to meet the requirements of having days in the field for inspections of properties, days working remotely online and days in the office providing availability and coverage for the public.

Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the application process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at voice) or email .

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School/equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree (i.e. Business, Real Estate)
• Bachelor's Degree not related to position
• Graduate work related to the position
• Graduate work unrelated to the position

02

Please select if you have experience in one or more of the following:

• Real Estate appraisal experience
• Collecting and analyzing technical data such as real estate assessment or other data.
• Explaining real estate assessment policies and/or procedures.
• None of the above

03

Please explain your experience with the items selected in the previous question. Be sure to provide examples which will highlight the complexities of this experience. If you do not have this experience, please put "N/A".

04

Indicate your experience with dBase, Access, Excel or similar software by checking all that apply.

• I have experience entering and manipulating data in Excel or similar spreadsheet software.
• I have experience planning and setting up spreadsheets in Excel or similar software to support program analysis efforts.
• I have experience developing reports Excel or similar software.
• I have experience using Access or similar database software
• I do not have experience using, Access or Excel.

Required Question