What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessor ( Real Estate) position at County Of Louisa?
Essential Functions of Assessor
Performs professional administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing and directing an effective and comprehensive assessment program.
Prepares departmental budget and monitors expenditures.
Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating department staff.
Work involves supervising, participating in, and reviewing annual assessment of real property parcels in the County to establish the market value of all real estate for ad valorem tax purposes. Analyzes market data to update cost tables, depreciation tables, and land value tables. Must have ability to analyze factors which tend to influence the value of property.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets sales data. Must have thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and relevant laws of property appraising for assessment purposes, thorough knowledge of building construction practices for building and land values.
Responds to difficult, unusual, and complex inquiries and explains/defends assessments. Inspects all appeal requests and makes changes if needed; provides the Board of Equalization with any information necessary to evaluate and decide cases of appeal.
Exercises initiative and independent judgment in ensuring an efficient and effective assessment program while exercising considerable tact and courtesy with taxpayers, public officials, and the general public.
Compiles data and research sales in assistance to the Virginia Department of Taxation for the annual ratio study as well as the “mini” study for the public service ratio.
Requirements
- Has at least six (6) year of real estate appraisal experience. Should currently be working on Real Estate Certification or already hold Certification as a Real Estate Appraisal.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent customer service skills to interact with clients and stakeholders
- Proficient in written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of property management practices
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $84,000