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REAL ESTATE APPRAISER I

City of Portsmouth · Portsmouth, VA

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER I at City of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, VA. A first responder job listing aggregated on RESPONDin.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB The position works in partnership with other staff in the Assessor’s Office. Responsibilities include performing entry level real estate appraisals on land and residential buildings. The class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Position reports to the Deputy City Assessor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Gathers, reviews, and evaluates property information to make plans for appraisals and assessed values. Conducts field appraisals of all new constructions, renovations, and/or additions which includes taking measurements of structures and collecting other relevant data affecting fair market values. Calculates the fair market value of appraised property and prepares data for entry and reporting procedures. Verifies and updates property information to ensure accuracy of parcel, sale, and tax assessment data. Responds to inquiries, concerns, and request for information relating to property appraisals. Confers with builders and other related parties to collect information and determine any special conditions that would affect property appraisals. Appraises properties, coordinates the tax abatement program, performs sales validations and completes taxpayer reviews. Assists with preparing for assessment appeal hearings and appears before the Board of Review when necessary to defend assessments. Annually reviews and analyzes assessments using Sales Study Report. Prepares sales comparative, special reports, and scale drawings. Updates appraisal systems due to permits, demolitions or re-zoning. Responds to customer and public inquiries. Examines deeds for ownership, metes and bounds. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance. Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Knowledge of Job: This position reports to the Assessor and Deputy Assessor and staff Appraisal Supervisors and works in partnership with other staff in the Assessor’s Office. Ability to communicate well with others, including the public, both in writing and verbally. Candidate also works on assignments autonomously and should be self-sufficient and self-motivated while adhering to protocol and guidelines of The Office. Position is also an interactive and interdisciplinary role, so must be able to gracefully receive criticism and feedback about the work performed, suggestions, changes, and updates to the position/requirements. Successful performance in the position will expand the Office’s mission by providing knowledgeable, courteous, efficient and professional execution of duties. Also requires helping the Office and other Departments with which the Assessor’s Office interacts, and citizens, property owners, and other affiliated personnel, while understanding that the position also requires the ability to perform professionally and calmly when confronted with stressful moments and/or stressful persons. Position responsibilities and requirements also include all those as applied by the Department of Human Resources and as needed per the Assessor’s determination as the business environment/requirement may change. Additional information: Position also requires adherence to City/Office work hours, sick, vacation and time off policies, understanding that proper notice must be given for planned vacations. Position provides support of co-workers responsibilities as needed. Taking calls and responding to owner inquiries as needed. Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates analytical judgement and engages immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet goals and objectives established by the Office. Share knowledge with Supervisors