Job Abstract

Participates with the Division Director in the planning and development of the annual appraisal operation for the Real Estate Division appraisal and records management staff. Responsibilities include:

• Execution and control of the annual plan for reassessment, with particular emphasis on coordinating the computer operations involving the computer assisted appraisal systems for both residential (CAA) and non-residential (commercial) real property (iasWorld);
• Assists with setting division goals and objectives for the annual statutorily required assessment plan;
• Assists with setting performance standards;
• Prepares revenue forecasts for both residential and non-residential property to be used as input for the county s annual budget process;
• Utilizes up to date statistical techniques and computer programs to provide accurate estimates of changes to the real estate assessment base;
• Makes statistical analysis of real estate data to determine the accuracy of assessment information;
• Recommends and implements review and quality control measures for the division;
• Assists in the supervision of the division, to include hiring, coordination and recommendation of in-house training, seminars, and conferences. Responsible for the career development course guidance of subordinate staff;
• Makes recommendations for enhancements to the computer systems as needed;
• Monitors the defending of assessments by appraisers and supervisors throughout the administrative appeal process, at the Board of Equalization (BOE), and in circuit court;
• Attends BOE meetings and keeps Division Director apprised as to results, the performance of appraisers and supervisors, and any other concerns the Director should be aware of.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Participates in annual and quarterly budget preparation for the division budget;
• Assigns, reviews and supervises the work of subordinate staff;
• Participates in establishing division goals and objectives for the annual assessment plan;
• Reviews existing appraisal policies and procedures, and formulates recommendations for improvement;
• Assists in providing support to the Board of Equalization;
• Participates in developing performance standards;
• Recommends enhancements to the computer systems supporting the Real Estate Division;
• Plans, assigns and reviews staff appraisals of residential, commercial and industrial properties for tax assessment purposes;
• Participates in the planning and development of the annual appraisal operation for division staff, with emphasis on field operations production, value coordination and quality control for both residential and non-residential properties;
• Recommends and implements review and quality control measures for the division;
• Reviews administrative appeals;
• Attends Board of Equalization hearings, and establishes procedural guidelines for staff presentations;
• Oversees the training and supervision of appraisers to ensure uniform methods and standards;
• Prepares correspondence responding to inquiries from the public, County Executive and the Board of Supervisors;
• Attends citizen meetings to respond to inquiries about reassessments in specific communities;
• Plans, organizes and directs the annual computer-assisted appraisal system for both residential (CAA) and non-residential (CANAS) real property;
• Prepares revenue forecasts for both residential and non-residential property bases as input for the annual budget process;
• Recommends modeling techniques, new technologies and other means to improve the efficiency of computer system support to the division;
• Reviews legislature proposals and develops office procedures to implement new laws;
• Recommends changes to the County Code, etc.;
• Extracts and analyzes data from on-line computer systems to assist in preparing special reports;
• Oversees computer-related assessment operations (e.g., annual notice of assessment change program and County and the Virginia Department of Taxation annual assessment to sale ratiostudy);
• Makes statistical analysis of real estate data to determine accuracy of assessment information;
• Provides accurate estimates of changes to the real estate assessment base;
• Prepares presentations and attends public speaking events for the Direct or of Real Estate;
• Meets with vendors in response to their various requests;
• Makes recommendations to the Director concerning computer processing enhancement.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, laws and methods of real property appraisal for tax assessment purposes to include residential and non-residential properties;
• Extensive knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply Va. Code 58.1 and other applicable Virginia and County Code, regulations, policies and procedures affecting real property tax appraisal;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management;
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a technical appraisal staff;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with County officials, staff and citizens;
• Ability to make on site inspections of real property.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, business administration or a related field; plus eight years of professional experience appraising real property for tax assessment purposes, two years of which must have included responsibility for supervising subordinate appraisers.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License
• Virginia Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License or International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) designations, or comparable assessing designation (within 2 years of appointment)

• Certified Residential or General Appraisal License, and/or
• Designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers
• Experience in real estate data collection, residential condominium valuation, residential townhome valuation, residential single family home valuation, and commercial property valuation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).