City Assessor

The City of Colonial Heights is seeking a highly skilled and experienced City Assessor to join our team. As a key member of our administration, you will be responsible for planning and overseeing the assessment of real estate valuation for the City in accordance with the Code of Virginia and generally accepted appraisal practices.

• Develop and implement procedures for the appraisal of real estate
• Locate, list, assess, and determine the taxable status of all real property
• Conduct market value studies and analyses to ensure equalization of assessments
• Interpret and administer laws regarding real estate assessments and exemptions
• Conduct site visits to verify information and property value
• Examine plats, maps, and photographs related to property valuation
• Produce and maintain all real estate assessment records and documentation
• Address public and professional inquiries

• High school diploma and over ten years of directly related supervisory experience
• Two years of college or associate's degree and over ten years of directly related professional experience
• Bachelor's degree and over five years of directly related professional experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must be a certified general real estate appraiser in Virginia or obtain certification within a reasonable period
• Must be certified by the Virginia Department of Taxation within a reasonable time after initial employment

• Health insurance through Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Blue Vision
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Basic group life insurance and optional group life insurance program
• Supplemental retirement benefits through Mission Square Retirement
• Voluntary benefits through Pierce Group Benefits
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Employee assistance program
• Education benefits through Liberty University

The City of Colonial Heights is an equal opportunity employer.