What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Assessor - York County, Virginia position at Baker Tilly Public Sector Executive Recruitment?
Located along the York River in southeastern Virginia, York County is one of the state’s oldest and historically significant counties. It is in the heart of the Historic Triangle, which includes Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, and is known for its high quality of life and reasonable cost of living. York County currently ranks as one of the Best Counties to Live in America (Niche) with its diverse economy, affordability, and award-winning schools.
Appointed by the Board, the County Assessor reports to County Administration. This position directs an effective and comprehensive assessment program and team for the County and is responsible for appraising real property and representing the Real Estate Assessment office before governing bodies, taxpayers, and the general public.
The County Assessor is responsible for all administrative and management functions in the Real Estate Assessment office including preparing and managing the $1 million budget and leading a team of six employees. 2025 Fiscal Year projections include the assessment of 26,000 parcels, and 840 tax exempt parcels, and the construction of 200 new housing units.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Priorities for the new County Assessor include:
·Overseeing the 2025 Assessment process and addressing any challenges that arise; providing clear direction to staff to meet critical deadlines.
·Conducting a thorough review of the Real Estate office’s use of Vision CAMA software which has been in place for two years. The focus will be on identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and service delivery.
·Gaining an in-depth understanding of key commercial businesses within the community and identifying specific areas of focus that may require additional attention, support, or strategic focus.
·Building and fostering relationships with employees, County officials, and other key stakeholders to establish trust and develop collaborative partnerships that support the broader goals of the County.
The full salary range for this position is $93,311-$155,675 with the expected starting salary around $108,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The County offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package including participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with benefits funded through employer contributions and employee contributions of 5% of base pay, paid leave (up to 80 hours of paid leave may be advanced), 14 paid holidays, health, dental, vision and life insurance and option to enroll in many other benefits and contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan.
The County invests in and rewards employees through programs such as leadership academies, training and development opportunities, degree tuition reimbursement, certification pay incentives, employee referral, wellness and other incentives, and a robust employee assistance program.
The new County Assessor will establish residency in York County within 12 months of their hire date. The County will provide reimbursement of up to $7,500 for moving and relocation expenses.
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field plus five to seven years of experience in assessment and appraisal in the public sector along with three years of supervisory experience is required.
Additional requirements at the time of hire include:
- Completion of IAAO Course 101: Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal.
- Completion of a fifteen (15) hour course approved by the Appraisal Foundation in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
- Completion of at least three of any of the following IAAO courses:
- IAAO Course 102: Income Approach Valuation
- IAAO Course 112: Income Approach Valuation II
- IAAO Course 201: Appraisal of Land
- IAAO Course 300: Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal
- IAAO Course 311: Residential Modeling Concepts
- IAAO Course 400: Mass Appraisal Practices and Procedures
Note that all seven of the IAAO courses must be completed within six months of hire date.
After their hire date, the new County Assessor must be certified by the Virginia Department of Taxation within a reasonable time as determined by York County and in accordance with Code of Virginia §58.1-3258.1. Applicants who are certified in another state, are encouraged to contact Virginia’s Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation to inquire about whether reciprocity may be provided.
This position is open until filled. For more information, please contact Jennifer Curtis at jennifer.curtis@bakertilly.com or by calling 512.982.3408.
For more information about York County, please visit www.yorkcounty.gov.
Salary : $93,311 - $155,675
