County Assessor (Real Estate)

County Assessor

Responsible for the administration and supervision of the Real Estate Assessment Division. Oversees, provides guidance, and participates in a biennial reassessment of real property parcels in the County, coordinating proper designation of land uses and ownership. Provides real estate related data / information to various county agencies. Administers the Land Use Program. Responsible for appraising real property, and represents the Assessor's office before governing bodies, taxpayers, and the public. County Real Estate Assessor and their team have responsibility for damage assessment during disasters and / or events. Manages and supervises professional, technical, and administrative support staff. Directs an effective and comprehensive assessment program for the County.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or a related field with 5-7 years of experience in assessment and appraisal in the public sector. This should include 3 years of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform as the County Assessor. The County Assessor is required to reside in York County. Completion of IAAO Course 101 : Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal. Completion of a 15-hour course approved by the Appraisal Foundation in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Completion of at least 3 of any of the following IAAO courses by the position start date : IAAO Course 102 : Income Approach Valuation IAAO Course 112 : Income Approach Valuation II IAAO Course 201 : Appraisal of Land IAAO Course 300 : Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal IAAO Course 311 : Residential Modeling Concepts IAAO Course 400 : Mass Appraisal Practices and Procedures Note that all 7 of the IAAO courses must be completed within 6 months of position start date. After the position start date, the Real Estate Assessor must be certified by the Virginia Department of Taxation within a reasonable time as determined by York County and in accordance with Code of Virginia 58.1-3258.1. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include background checks and DMV Records checks. This position is considered an Essential Position (County designation as ALPHA) which requires the employee to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours, or as notified by a supervisor.

Comprehensive knowledge of real estate principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of the cost, income, and market methods of appraising property. Comprehensive knowledge of modern management principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of computer assisted mass appraisal systems. Thorough knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software, including knowledge of relational databases, and GIS integration with tabular databases.

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with property owners, County officials, contractors, and the public. Excellent communication skills.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including an automobile, tape measures, camera, engineer's scale, office equipment, etc. Work is more physically demanding than typical office jobs. Requires frequent walking and standing while performing appraisal work. Bending, stooping, and climbing of stairs will occur while taking measurements in order to reach portions and parcels of property that are on a steep grade. There may be some limited crawling to observe structural items. Carrying of a number of light weight objects (such as tape measure, camera, clipboard, writing tools, measuring wheel, and a cellular phone) occurs while doing appraisals. Reaching over one's head is sometimes needed to clear obstacles when measuring a structure.