Real Estate Assessor

Real Estate Assessor

$130,000 - $160,000

(Hybrid)

Closing Date : October 27, 2025

About the City of Falls Church :

Located less than seven miles from Washington, D.C., with two metro stations and ample public transportation, the City of Falls Church, Virginia, is a unique and historic community. Affectionately known as “The Little City,” Falls Church boasts a rich history, a vibrant community spirit, and a commitment to good governance, safety, and sustainability. With a population of approximately 16,000, the city is recognized for its walkability, quality customer service, nationally ranked school system, environmental activism, and community activities.

Job Overview :

The City of Falls Church is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Real Estate Assessor to lead its Real Estate Assessment Office.  This role oversees the assessment of residential and commercial properties in accordance with the Code of Virginia, City ordinances, and generally accepted appraisal practices. The City uses Vision Government Solutions’ Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software to support its mass appraisal operations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

• Leading and managing the City’s real estate assessment program, including planning, supervision, and directing an effective and comprehensive assessment program.
• Collecting and analyzing data for residential and commercial property appraisals.
• Developing and refining economic models for mass appraisal.

Supervising, training, and evaluating assessment office staff.

Reviewing property appeals and making valuation adjustments as needed.

Communicating assessment procedures and outcomes to City officials, Board of Equalization, property owners and the public.

Exercising initiative and independent judgement in ensuring an efficient and effective assessment program.

Exercising professionalism in all interactions with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications :

Completion of at least five IAAO course from the following list :

IAAO Course 101 : Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal

IAAO Course 102 : Income Approach to Valuation

IAAO Course 112 : Income Approach to Valuation II

IAAO Course 201 : Appraisal of Land

IAAO Course 300 : Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal

IAAO Course 311 : Real Property Modeling Concepts

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in commercial property appraisals and processing supplement assessment experience.

Hours :

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Eligible for hybrid telework and in-office work.

Deadline and How to Apply :

This position closes on October 27, 2025.  Submit your online application at www / fallschurchva.gov / jobs and upload your cover letter and resume. Applications received before the deadline will receive priority consideration.  See  www.fallschurchva.gov / HR for additional information. Interested and qualified applications should complete the full application in ExactHire. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary & Benefits :

The annual salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 and depends upon qualifications. Employment includes comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, credit union membership, free parking, and more.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace :

The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the federal, state and / or local laws or regulations. Accommodations may be requested for applicants with disabilities.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at  HRTeam@fallschurchva.gov  or 703-248-5127.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

All City facilities are smoke free.