Appraiser II
Salary
$66,847.31 - $113,640.41 Annually
Location
Sterling, VA
Job Type
FT Salary W BN
Job Number
26-00611
Department
Commissioner of the Revenue
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
123
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Introduction
The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is seeking a Real Estate Appraiser II to perform a variety of professional commercial real estate appraisals of moderate to high complexity for real property taxation purposes.
Job Summary
Responsibilities include:
Perform professional work in the appraisal of commercial properties, as assigned, including those that go beyond the scope of the normal mass appraisal process. The Appraiser II will determine appropriate benchmark market factors to value groups of properties, and individual properties, through income and expense surveys, sales data, vacancy ratios, expense ratios, capitalization rates, cost and depreciation schedules, market comparable data, construction cost data, sale assessment ratio reports, coefficient of dispersion reports, and other commercially available data sources.
Additional responsibilities include reviewing improvement conditions, site conditions, entitlements (including researching and understanding concept/final development plans, site plans, and proffers), economic and functional changes or other factors that affect market value. Reviews and interprets accounting records, leases, and financial information to ascertain gross and net income for capitalization into an estimate of value. Conducts field inspections of properties to collect and verify property data.
The successful candidate will provide excellent taxpayer service in a challenging and fast-paced work environment while managing the valuation of properties. Must interact with property owners, or their representatives to ensure local tax compliance and defend assessments when necessary.
Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience is required. Four years mass appraisal experience desired.
The Appraiser II should have a knowledge of market, cost and income approaches to value and demonstrate a proven aptitude in the fundamentals of mass appraisal. Should possess knowledge of computer applications related to assessment (Microsoft Office, CAMA, Pictometry, Multiple Listing Services, CoStar, and GIS).
Core skills: analytical and critical thinking, planning, and organizing with good verbal and written communication skills.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Successful candidate will undergo criminal background, credit, and DMV record checks. Must maintain a valid drivers license in Virginia or regional state of residence. Employees are prohibited from participating in any outside activity, including private appraisals, which may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Commissioner of the Revenue. All applicants seeking employment with the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue are expected to comply with tax obligations. Failure to do so may impede consideration of your application.
Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions, traverse undeveloped land and tour construction sites. Occasional bending, stooping and light lifting may be required.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click here.
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
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Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree and at least two (2) years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience?
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Employer Loudoun County Government
Address 1 Harrison Street SE
Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Phone 7037770213
Website www.loudoun.gov