Appraiser Technician

Any combination of at least 6 years of education and experience including: graduation from an accredited college or university (any major course work accepted) at least two years of general experience in real estate.

at least two years of general experience in real estate.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required and access to driving record must be granted.

Majority of work is conducted in the field involving daily use of motor vehicle and daily inspections of pre-existing properties and/or construction sites, sometimes under adverse or hazardous conditions and/or adverse weather.

Field work requires repeated ingress and egress of county vehicle.

Office work is also required.

Employees must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the qualifications of the County’s driver eligibility program. Occasional travel between County facilities or to off-site meetings may be required.

Nature of work:

In-person and virtual meetings

Emails and telephone communications

May occasionally make a presentation

Regular use of computers

Moderate/strenuous physical tasks including bending, stooping, lifting, carrying items.

Some inspections are in remote/rural parts of Albemarle County and up to several miles off state roads, judgment and caution is required when entering properties.

Work contacts: Regular contact with staff in Building Code and Zoning Services, Planning and Engineering departments, lawyers, developers, builders, realtors, fee appraisers, and the public. Communication is generally cooperative but sometimes characterized by debate. The exchange of information may cover confidential, sensitive or controversial material requiring the use of tact.

Regular contact with staff in Building Code and Zoning Services, Planning and Engineering departments, lawyers, developers, builders, realtors, fee appraisers, and the public.

Communication is generally cooperative but sometimes characterized by debate. The exchange of information may cover confidential, sensitive or controversial material requiring the use of tact.

Interactions:

Staff appraisers may be the only contact the customer has with local- government and should be prepared to handle or refer general questions and manage adversarial conversations.

Persuasive discussions

Stressful/adversarial

Potential for conflict

Use of tact and diplomacy

This role is designated as hybrid-eligible, allowing employees to perform a portion of their work remotely, in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements. On-site presence may be required for meetings, collaboration, or business needs as determined by management. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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