Entry Level Real Estate Appraiser Jobs in Washington

Salary : $76,983.71 - $134,721.60 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01242
Department: Tax Administration
Opening Date: 08/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S26
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This position conducts appraisals of all classes of non-residential real property. Non-residential property types include rental apartments, industrial facilities, retail establishments, office buildings, hotels, condominiums, mixed office/industrial buildings, and vacant land zoned for non-residential uses. Additional property types include service stations, fast food restaurants, nursing homes, day care centers, and other properties as assigned.
Defends assessments throughout the administrative appeal process, including appearances before the Board of Equalization and in Circuit Court. Meets with taxpayers, property tax representatives, and attorneys to explain assessments and valuation methods. Prepares special reports and analyses of economic data. Assists with quality review of appraisals and supports the training of new and seasonal staff. Works under direction and supervision.
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 the principles and practices of appraising commercial and complex residential properties;
Knowledge of local government tax assessment principles, policies, and procedures;
Ability to compute real estate values using income, market sales and cost appraisal methods;
Ability to organize and summarize facts related to appeal cases;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with County officials, staff and citizens.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(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 Bachelor's degree; plus three years field experience in the appraisal of real property.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's 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:

• Certified Residential or Certified General Appraisal License, or
• Designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers (AAS, RES, CAE) and/or the Appraisal Institute (MAI, SRA, SRPA).
• Experience in mass appraisal for real estate assessments.
• Experience performing macro analysis on commercial properties for tax assessment purposes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to physically measure residential and non-residential property in the field. 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 () 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. 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
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click 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:
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Non-Merit Positions

1. 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
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
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 related 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

03
How many years of full-time equivalent professional level field experience in the appraisal of real property do you have?

• 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 to less than seven years
• Seven or more years

04
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
How many years of real estate appraisal experience do you have, including 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 to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven or more years

06
Please indicate which of the following credentials you currently possess. Check all that apply.

• Licensed Residential Appraiser
• Certified Residential Appraiser
• Certified General Appraiser
• Designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers (RES)
• Designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers (CAE)
• Designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers (AAS)
• The Appraisal Institute (MAI)
• The Appraisal Institute (SRA)
• The Appraisal Institute (SRPA)
• American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
• Experience in mass appraisal for real estate assessments
• None of the above

07
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

08
How many years of experience do you have performing macro analysis on commercial properties for tax 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

09
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.)
• None of the above

10
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)
• None of the above

11
On occasion, you may be required to work overtime. Are you willing and able to work overtime hours on an as needed basis?

• Yes
• No

Required Question