The City of Colonial Heights, VA, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of City Assessor. Located 20 miles south of the City of Richmond, Colonial Heights is 8.15 square miles bordered by the City of Petersburg and Chesterfield County. There are 7,692 parcels of land in the City, including commercial and residential properties.
The City Assessor plans and oversees the assessment of real estate valuation for the City in accordance with Code of Virginia, City Code, and generally accepted appraisal practices. Colonial Heights currently uses Patriot Properties, Inc.'s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software application.
Applicants for the position of City Assessor must be currently certified, or must obtain certification within a reasonable period of time after initial employment, as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Virginia and certified by the Virginia Department of Taxation in accordance with Code of Virginia §58.1-3258.1.
Examples of Duties
Develops procedures for the appraisal of real estate.
Locates, lists, assesses and determines the taxable status of all real property.
Conducts the study and analysis of the market value of properties to ensure the equalization of assessments.
Interprets and administers laws regarding real estate assessments and exemptions.
Conducts site visits to property to verify information and property value.
Examines plats, maps and photographs related to valuation of property.
Produces and maintains all real estate assessment records and documentation.
Addresses public and professional inquiries.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma and over ten years directly related supervisory experience or
Two years of college or Associate's Degree and over ten years directly related professional experience or
A Bachelor's Degree and over five years directly related professional experience or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Virginia or must obtain such certification within a reasonable period of time after initial employment.
Must be certified by the Virginia Department of Taxation within a reasonable time after initial employment in accordance with Code of Virginia §58.1-3258.1.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, & Blue Vision (3-in-1 Package).
Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
All full-time employees are enrolled into VRS when they being work and retirement contributions are made by both the City and the employee to receive a lifetime benefit at Retirement.
Basic Group Life Insurance & Optional Group Life Insurance Program.