Loudoun County Government · 22 hours ago
Appraiser I
Leesburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLoudoun County Government has been recognized as one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers, emphasizing its commitment to employee satisfaction and public service. The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is seeking a Real Estate Appraiser I to conduct professional residential real estate appraisals for taxation purposes, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and providing excellent service to property owners.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Perform professional work in the appraisal of homogeneous residential properties within assigned groups in accordance with Virginia Code and professional standards; performs field inspections of single-family residential real property and ancillary structures to establish a basis for property valuations
Review assigned properties to ensure accurate up-to-date information in the County’s mass appraisal system; review and analyze real property sales
Ensure all construction permits are managed according to department standards and assessed accordingly; provide customer service to property owners or representatives regarding the assessment process, valuation or other real estate assessment related issues
Defend assessed values at Board of Equalization hearings or other administrative hearings as assigned; participate in professional training to remain informed of federal, state, and local tax laws and professional appraisal standards
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and at least one (1) year of real estate appraisal or assessment experience is required
Familiarity with Virginia's local tax structure and sound knowledge of appraisal practice and principles with proven aptitude in the fundamentals of mass appraisal
Practical application of assessment ratio studies and statistical analysis
Basic understanding of concepts, materials and terminology related to building construction, zoning codes and regulations
Should possess knowledge of computer applications related to assessment (Microsoft Office, CAMA, Pictometry, Multiple Listing Services, GIS), and basic concepts and terminology related to real property appraisal and taxation including knowledge of real estate markets, trends, and transactions
Core skills: analytical and critical thinking, planning, and organizing with good verbal and written communication skills
Successful candidate will undergo criminal background, credit, and DMV record checks
Must maintain a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence
Employees are prohibited from participating in any outside activity, including private appraisals, which may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Commissioner of the Revenue
All applicants seeking employment with the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue are expected to comply with tax obligations
Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions, traverse undeveloped land and tour construction sites
Occasional bending, stooping and light lifting may be required
Company
Loudoun County Government
Loudoun County Government is an organization of individuals who choose to dedicate talent, education, and experience to make a difference.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Buddy Rizer
Executive Director of Economic Development - Executive Director/Secretary - Economic Dev. Authority
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