Appraiser II

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Appraiser II to appraise residential, multi-family and/or non-complex commercial/industrial real property in the City. The successful candidate will make field appraisals of real property and answers inquiries concerning appraisals. They will also interview persons familiar with property, inspects property, searches public records of sales, leases, assessments and other transactions to determine proper value.  Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university supplemented by courses in real estate, law, computer science or related field; three or more years related experience and/or training in real estate appraisals; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be licensed by the Commonwealth as a Certified Residential Appraiser or be willing to obtain the license within 3 years of employment. 

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.SUMMARY 
Appraises residential, multi-family and/or non-complex commercial/industrial real property in the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Makes field appraisals of real property and answers inquiries concerning appraisals

Interviews persons familiar with property, inspects property, searches public records of sales, leases, assessments and other transactions to determine proper value

Takes measurements of buildings, collects data relative to number of rooms, type of construction, age income and expense information, building costs and other conditions affecting values, makes calculations and applies such data and analysis to appraisals of specific properties

Collects data relative to land valuations and applies such data in appraising specific parcels of land

Hears appeals and requests for changes in valuation, may make re-appraisals in connection with hearings

Keeps abreast of local property trends and of modern appraisal methods and techniques

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university supplemented by courses in real estate, law, computer science or related field; three or more years related experience and/or training in real estate appraisals; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of  instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be licensed by the Commonwealth as a Certified Residential Appraiser or be willing to obtain the license within 3 years of employment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description.  A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in  a classification.