Deputy Director Real Estate Assessment Division

$84,397 - $132,821 / year DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs lead technical and professional work involving appraisal of residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial and agricultural real properties, requiring the application of the full range of appraisal principles, methods and techniques, often on difficult assessments.

• Provides effective supervision of support staff, appraisers and technicians as assigned, including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing, and assigning work, and related activities.
• Performs field inspections of existing improvements to review and update market values for reassessment.
• Appraises construction of commercial properties; performs field inspection to collect data on type of construction and project; develops an estimate of value; appraises property for right-of-way and easements; prepares and makes special appraisal reports; performs appraisals of properties being considered for purchase by the County.
• Collects and analyzes income and expense information; develops current discount rates to be used in the valuation process using the direct capitalization method; maintains Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System database for accuracy and updates.
• Analyzes sales or assessment and other data to review quality and equity of assessment, and to reevaluate new and existing improvements and vacant land; determines equitable values for all plats of newly subdivided land using GIS technology; revalues properties after rezoning; aids in mapping and addressing property information or valuations of property for County departments and agencies.
• Responds to taxpayers’ issues, concerns, and questions regarding individual assessments, assessment practices and policies; conducts meetings and arranges appointments; prepares and makes oral presentation to defend assessments before the Board of Equalization; testifies in condemnation cases as an expert witness.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in real estate, business management, public administration, or related field, supplemented by IAAO courses 101, 102, 112, 300, 311, 400; extensive experience in property appraisal, GIS, and mapping, including supervisory or lead experience; professional designation as an assessor from a recognized organization preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles, and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff, purchasing practices.
• Skill in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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