Real Estate Appraiser I

Fairfax County VA

Fairfax, VA

$70,149.87–$122,762.22 Per Year

6 days ago

Job Description

Real Estate Appraiser I

Salary

$70,149.87 - $122,762.22 Annually

Location

FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-01703

Department

Tax Administration

Opening Date

11/07/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S24

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Description
Benefits
Questions

Job Announcement

This position is 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 purpose 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. This position works under direction and supervision.

Note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

Position may be underfilled as a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Inspects properties and meets with citizens, builders, brokers, and other government agencies to collect data for the appraisal of residential properties;

Collects and maintains data for appraisal analysis of residential properties using multi-listing information to check sales information and update building characteristics;

Analyzes data and applies traditional mass appraisal approaches in determining residential property values while using individual judgment;

Provides information to the public on real property legal requirements, appraisal procedures, and current market activity;

Prepares charts and graphic presentations for the Board of Equalization using GIS (geographic information system) to illustrate uniformity and sales comparable properties;

Presents oral, visual (charts and graphics), and written presentations, and defends assessments in the administrative appeal process and before the Board of Equalization;

Researches the County Comprehensive Plan to evaluate the effect of adopted land use plans on property valuations;

Measures, classifies, and values new construction, including custom houses;

Maintains information for assigned subdivisions, including model types and sales data;

Analyzes grantor/grantee transactions, including financial details, property characteristics, zoning/development issues, and buyer/seller motivations to develop an inventory of bona fide sales for market analysis.

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:

(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 bachelors degree; plus two years field experience in the appraisal of real property.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:

This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Real Estate Appraiser Trainee (S21, $60,894.29 - $106,565.06). The employment standards for the Real Estate Appraiser Trainee are:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(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 bachelors degree.

Upon completion of the underfill agreement incumbents are either promoted to the class of Real Estate Appraiser I or are separated.

Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Real Estate Appraiser Trainee. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies and licensures defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Real Estate Appraiser I.

Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Real Estate Appraiser I within two years of the job announcements closing date of 11/20/26.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle drivers 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.
Licensed Residential Appraiser.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
Real estate appraisal experience, including fee appraisal and assessment experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to physically measure non-residential and residential property in the field. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. 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.) 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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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Program
Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Less than 12th grade
High school diploma or GED
Some college
Associates degree
Bachelors degree
Masters degree
Doctorate degree

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

Less than 45 quarter hours
45 to less than 90 quarter hours
90 to less than 135 quarter hours
135 to less than 180 quarter hours
180 or more quarter hours
Less than 30 semester hours
30 to less than 60 semester hours
60 to less than 90 semester hours
90 to less than 120 semester hours
120 or more semester hours
Not applicable

How many years of full-time equivalent professional level field experience in the appraisal of real property do you possess?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five to less than six years
Six or more years

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

How many years of full-time equivalent professional real estate appraisal experience do you have, to include fee appraisal and assessment experience?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in mass appraisal for assessment purposes?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five or more years

Please indicate which of the following credentials you currently possess. Check all that apply.

Appraisal Trainee
Licensed Residential Appraiser
Certified Residential Appraiser
Certified General Appraiser
Real Estate Appraiser License
None of the above

Please indicate which of the following you have experience with. Check all that apply.

Real estate data collection
Residential condominium valuation
Residential townhome valuation
Residential single family home valuation
Commercial property valuation
None of the above

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.

Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating, editing, formatting, and saving simple documents; inserting simple tables; and proofreading documents for accuracy)
Intermediate (Knowledge of common commands such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; setting up the ruler; indenting paragraphs, using tabs and tables; inserting captions, footnotes, endnotes, special characters, or hard page breaks; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; inserting an equation, adding comments and tracking changes.)
Advanced (Extensive knowledge of almost all function of program including mail merge, macros, creating a table of contents, creating bookmarks and cross-referencing.)
No experience

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
No experience

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm