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Real Estate Appraiser I

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office • Fairfax, VA • 11h ago

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Real Estate Appraiser I

Salary

$68,774.37 - $114,625.06 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00494

Department

Tax Administration

Opening Date

03/28/2026

Closing Date

4/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S24

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Description

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Job Announcement

Under direction and supervision, responsible for residential real estate property appraisal, i.e., the determination of value for assessment of Fairfax County properties. Makes appraisals of residential classes of real estate (single family detached houses, condominiums, attached and townhouse dwellings). Appraises noncomplex vacant residential sites and subdivisions, as well as special purposes properties such as churches and schools. Performs office research on and inspects real property to gather data required for appraisals. Defends assessments in the administrative appeal process and at the Board of Equalization level. Meets with taxpayers, property tax representatives, attorneys and County officials to explain the assessment process. Prepares special reports and analyses of economic data.

Note: Salary offer will be commensurate with related work experience, licenses and/or designations and may not exceed the mid-point of the advertised salary range.

Please review Fairfax County Government's generous retirement benefits package (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/retirement/home) . Fairfax County Government does not participate in the VRS retirement system.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of Fairfax County ad valorem principles, policies, and procedures;

Knowledge of the political, economic, social, and legal factors affecting the valuation of residential property in Fairfax County;

Skill in applying the principles and practices of appraising residential properties;

Skill in the use of personal computer applications, including electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, multiple listing, digital photography, building diagramming, GIS (geographic information system), sales and uniformity query, and other relevant software;

Ability to compute residential real estate values using the cost and market sales appraisal methods;

Ability to employ accepted mass appraisal techniques when calculating and interpreting

statistical data to insure uniformity and equitability of residential real property assessments;

Ability to organize and summarize facts related to appeal/Board of Equalization cases;

Ability to understand architectural, subdivision, and rezoning plans;

Ability to communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing;

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with County officials, staff, the professional real estate community, and citizens.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree; plus two years field experience in the appraisal of real property.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in mass appraisal for assessment purposes.

Residential Appraisal License.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.

Real estate appraisal experience, including fee appraisal and assessment experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to field measure new residential property construction, including houses, decks, additions, etc. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).) .) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY

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