Real Estate Appraiser (CD)

Salary : $51,113.00 - $77,972.00 Annually

Location : Hanover, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 202500219

Department : Assessor's Office

Opening Date : 09 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Salary will commensurate at the appropriate level based on years of experience, appraisal classes taken and certifications per the career ladder.

Opportunities for a fixed Flex Schedule and every other Friday off after training.

General Description : This is a paraprofessional position that performs complex technical tasks in order to determine the value of Real Estate.

Organization : The Real Estate Appraiser is part of Hanover's Career Development Program (CD). The Appraiser Ladder has four levels ranging from Real Estate Appraiser I to Senior Real Estate Appraiser. Incumbents report to the Director of Real Estate Assessments and supervise no staff. Appraisers with more experience may assist lower-level appraisers with workflow guidance.

Essential Functions :

• Performs valuation of residential, commercial and / or industrial properties using the appropriate approach to value.
• Performs field inspections to verify data on existing properties or to measure and collect data on new structures.
• Review and interpret building plans, site plans, plats and deed research as needed.
• Provides customer service to citizens by addressing inquires and concerns related to property valuations and property assessment.
• Ability to access and enter data into relevant software packages.
• Collects, produces and analyzes statistical and market data in order to identify economic factors impacting property valuation.

Working Conditions : A. Hazards

B. Environment

C. Physical Effort

D. Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Basic knowledge of the appraisal field is required, with more comprehensive knowledge required for higher level on the Career Ladder. Must be computer literate. Familiarity with Appraisal software, desired. Ability to communicate effectively -both orally and in writing- required. Must be able to interpret information to determine property values.

Education, Experience and Training : High School diploma or equivalent, required. Must have 40 hours of Real Estate post-secondary coursework. One (1) year of related experience, preferred. - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education and experience.

Special Conditions :

Revision Date : February 2021

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below : This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.

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Do you have a valid driver's license with a good driving record?

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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

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How many years of appraisal experience do you have?

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Do you have any of the following licenses / certifications?

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Please describe your mass appraisal experience, if any.

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Please describe your Commercial / Industrial Appraisal experience, if any.

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Please list any IAAO professional designations or any other equivalent appraisal designations

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Please tell us why you are interested in this position and what are your career goals.

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