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City Assessor

City of Colonial Heights, VA
Colonial Heights, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Salary : $63,457.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location : City of Colonial Heights, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 51-24

Department : Finance

Opening Date : 08 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

  • Open Until Filled. First review of applications on September 16, 2024.

City Assessor

Hiring Range : $63,457 - $90,000

The City of Colonial Heights, VA, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of City Assessor. Located 20 miles south of the City of Richmond, Colonial Heights is 8.15 square miles bordered by the City of Petersburg and Chesterfield County. There are 7,692 parcels of land in the City, including commercial and residential properties.

The City Assessor plans and oversees the assessment of real estate valuation for the City in accordance with Code of Virginia, City Code, and generally accepted appraisal practices. Colonial Heights currently uses Patriot Properties, Inc.'s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software application.

Applicants for the position of City Assessor must be currently certified, or must obtain certification within a reasonable period of time after initial employment, as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Virginia and certified by the Virginia Department of Taxation in accordance with Code of Virginia §58.1-3258.1.

Examples of Duties

  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma and over ten years directly related supervisory experience or
  • Two years of college or Associate's Degree and over ten years directly related professional experience or
  • A Bachelor's Degree and over five years directly related professional experience or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • 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.
  • Physical Demands & Work Environment

    The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

    The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.

    Full-time employee benefits include :

  • Health insurance with dental & vision coverage (Anthem, Delta Dental, & Blue Vision)
  • Retirement (Virignia 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
  • Paid holidays (14)
  • Bi-weekly Payday
  • Virginia Credit Union enrollment
  • Education / tuition discounts through Liberty University
  • Which best describes your highest level of education?

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree / Advanced Degree
  • How many years of directly related experience do you possess?

  • 0 to 1
  • 2 to 3
  • 4 to 5
  • 6 to 7
  • 8 to 9
  • How many years of directly related experience do you possess serving as a local government employee?

  • None
  • 0 to 1
  • 2 to 3
  • 4 to 5
  • 6 to 7
  • 8 to 9
  • List all of your relevant certifications and licenses.

    List all appraisal systems and software you have used, including any Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems.

    What is the largest number of people you have directly supervised / managed at one job?

    Which of these best describes your skill level in using Microsoft Office products, specifically including Excel?

  • Novice
  • Competent
  • Proficient
  • Expert
  • Have you ever participated in Board of Equalization proceedings or hearings either to appeal or defend assessments?

  • Appealed - Yes
  • Appealed - No
  • Defended - Yes
  • Defended - No
  • If you were offered the City Assessor position, how soon after receiving the job offer could you start working for Colonial Heights?

    What is your yearly salary expectation for the City Assessor position?

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