County Assessor - York County, Virginia

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.  

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 salary range for this position is $93,311 - $107,950. 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. At time of hire, the individual selected must also meet the qualifications to be certified as the York County Assessor by the Virginia Tax Commissioner.

Certification as either a General Real Estate Appraiser by the Commonwealth of Virginia or Certified Assessment Evaluator designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers or the ability to obtain such certification within six month of hire date is required.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with good driving record is mandatory.

This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than March 10, 2024. 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 - $107,950