Prince William County Virginia

Introduction

The Real Estate Assessments Office of Prince William County government is searching for a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser Trainee in Woodbridge, Virginia. This is one of several positions that trains and performs professional work in the appraisal of real property for assessment purposes.

About This Role:

Under the direct guidance of a supervisor, incumbents train in assessment of best practices and methodologies and determine the market value of commercial real property and vacant land for county taxation purposes. Candidates will be hired as Commercial real estate appraiser trainee and follow a distinct training path to a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser position.

After the successful completion of two to three years in the training position and professional coursework, the incumbent will be eligible for promotion to and able to function as a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser. Responsibilities include: conducting research for the valuation of commercial properties and vacant land; evaluating income and expense surveys and applying the results to the valuation of improved commercial properties; conducting onsite inspections to review and verify existing data and new constructions/permits; communicating with and educating taxpayers.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of customer service experience. Must also have a valid driver’s license.

Preferences: The successful candidate will have a 4-year college degree in analytical field. They will be proficient with MS Office products and have excellent analytical skills. They will be detail oriented, accurate and meticulous. They will be able to function independently and exercise good time management with minimal supervision. The candidate must also possess excellent communication and customer service skills as they will need patience and tact to deal with taxpayers.

• strong analytical skills
• some knowledge of statistical analysis
• excellent teamwork skills
• clear and concise communication skills
• the ability to function independently
• the ability to exercise good time management with minimal supervision
• the skills to establish and maintain effective working relationship with County employees and the general public

Hiring Salary Range: $28.32-40.69

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, Click here for the class description

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs