Real Estate Appraiser

Salary: $68,830.00 - $108,291.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08M00000032
Department: City Assessor
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• T uition Assistance Program

Description
The City of Richmond Office of the City Assessor is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Real Estate Appraiser . The selected candidate is responsible for estimating market value of residential, small multi-family, or condominium properties, utilizing the standard approaches to valuation for the purpose of generating fair and equitable tax assessments.


**This recruitment is for a position which is unclassified. Therefore, the successful candidate will serve at the will of the Appointing Authority.**

Duties include but are not limited to

• Listing and appraising real property, collecting, and analyzing sales data and to be able to defend assessments in the appeal process
• Preparing valuation schedules for neighborhoods
• Investigating sales of real property and building characteristics for the purpose of property valuation
• Performing field inspections to identify and record building characteristic for quality of construction and condition
• Preparing reports that include narrative data and sketches
• Researching information for building, renovation and demolition permits
• Gathering, editing, and sorting data relative to property sales
• Effectively communicates with taxpayers by explaining assessment information and process
• Making independent decisions, solve problems, and meet production deadlines
• Measuring/calculating building size, reviewing assessments for office reviews, Board of Equalization, or circuit court
• Assisting and training other appraisers
• Performing related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities or some combination of the following

• Knowledge of the construction process and required components needed in construction.
• Understand zoning regulations, special use permitting, and micro and macro influences on property types.
• Comprehends statistical analysis and relevant accounting.
• Knowledge of appraisal concepts such as real estate statutes and ordinances, mass appraisal process, the three approaches to value.
• Proficient with basic appraisal instruments, equipment, and tools including GIS tools, Eagleview, arcreader, financial calculators, measuring equipment, marshall swift cost estimator guide, and digital cameras.
• Ability to use systems and software such as Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), VISION, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operate a city vehicle and understand the rules of the road for Virginia.
• Working knowledge of the interdependent relationships that exist between residential markets, neighborhoods, and commercial markets.
• Skills to utilize information to make appraisal determination, identify, classify, and stratify properties by types and class.
• Ability to analyze and understand market data for commercial industrial & multi-family properties.
• Ability to evaluate real estate transactions, identify market areas.
• Understands the motivations behind investors, owners, and tenants for different types of commercial real estate.
• A strong written and oral communication, an excellent customer service both internally and externally, and has the ability to multi-task and handle multiple tasks at the same time.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field
• Two years of journey-level professional real estate appraisal experience.
• Requires professional education equivalent to IAAO Course 101, 102, 151, 300, and 311, Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, Income Approach to Valuation, Standards of Professional Practice and Ethics, Fundamentals of Mass Appraisals, and Residential Modeling Concepts.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years or more of professional real estate appraisal experience, (or)
• Three (3) years or more of mass appraisal experience
• RES or CAE appraisal designation through the IAAO Professional Designation program.
• Organized, self-motivated, and be capable of working independently with minimal supervision

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced degree
• None of the above

04


Do you have a current and valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30-days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your years of experience performing real estate appraisals?

• Less than two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

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Which best describes your years of experience supervising a staff or team of employees?

• Less than two years of experience
• Two to three years of experience
• Four to five years of experience
• Six or more years of experience

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Indicate the professional designations you possess. Select all that apply.

• Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES)
• Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)
• International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
• None of the above

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Explain how your training and experience has prepared you for this position.
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Which best describes your level of proficiency using a computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system?

• Limited proficiency
• Intermediate proficiency
• Advanced proficiency
• No proficiency

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Which best describes your level of proficiency using a multiple listing service (MLS)?

• Limited proficiency
• Intermediate proficiency
• Advanced proficiency
• No proficiency

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Which best describes your level of proficiency using Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Outlook, and Excel?

• Limited proficiency
• Intermediate proficiency
• Advanced proficiency
• No proficiency

Required Question