What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Assessor position at City of Colonial Heights, VA?
City Assessor
The City of Colonial Heights, VA is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of City Assessor.
This role is responsible for planning and overseeing the assessment of real estate valuation for the City in accordance with Code of Virginia, City Code, and generally accepted appraisal practices.
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Requirements:
Benefits:
Additional Information:
The City of Colonial Heights, VA is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of City Assessor.
This role is responsible for planning and overseeing the assessment of real estate valuation for the City in accordance with Code of Virginia, City Code, and generally accepted appraisal practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develops procedures for the appraisal of real estate.
- Locates, lists, assesses and determines the taxable status of all real property.
- Conducts the study and analysis of the market value of properties to ensure the equalization of assessments.
- Interprets and administers laws regarding real estate assessments and exemptions.
- Conducts site visits to property to verify information and property value.
- Examines plats, maps and photographs related to valuation of property.
- Produces and maintains all real estate assessment records and documentation.
- Addresses public and professional inquiries.
Requirements:
- Must be a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Virginia or must obtain such certification within a reasonable period of time after initial employment.
- Must be certified by the Virginia Department of Taxation within a reasonable time after initial employment in accordance with Code of Virginia §58.1-3258.1.
Benefits:
- Health insurance with dental & vision coverage (Anthem, Delta Dental, & Blue Vision)
- Retirement (Virginia Retirement System & Mission Square)
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental retirement (Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Comp)
- Voluntary benefits (FSA & Colonial Life products)
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Bi-weekly Payday
- Virginia Credit Union enrollment
- Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time position.
- The ideal candidate will have experience working in local government and/or as a real estate appraiser.
