Real Estate Deputy Director (Deputy Director Tax ...

Salary : $140,748.61 - $253,347.54 AnnuallyLocation : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VAJob Type: FT Salary W BNJob Number: 26-00242Department: Tax AdministrationOpening Date: 03/07/2026Closing Date: 3/20/2026 11:59 PM EasternPay Grade: M05Posting Type: Open to General Public Job AnnouncementThis job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.This position assists in managing and supervising the functional areas of the Department of Tax Administration. Develops management policies, goals, and strategies for the department and directly manages activities related to real estate assessment. Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Real Estate Division, including visioning, technology initiatives, and strategic plans, overseeing the maintenance of accurate land records andappraisal of all real property in the county to ensure fair market value and tax liability. Reviews and/or prepares annual forecasts of real estate market activity, periodic revenue estimates, and statistical data for public publications. Assists the Director of Tax Administration with budget development, procurement, contract administration, human resources management, communication and outreach and initiation and administration of technology initiatives while acting on the director's behalf when needed. The role also responds to inquiries from citizens, Board of Supervisors, and county staff; reviewing and making recommendations for changes to Title 58.1 of the Virginia tax code and Fairfax County code; and preparing presentations to the Board of Supervisors, civic associations, trade groups, and other organizations. Works under the general direction of the Director of Tax Administration. 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.)Extensive knowledge of public administration principles, management methods and practices to include public finance, budgeting, human resources, contracts administration, project management and business operations;Extensive knowledge of the laws and procedures of local and state tax administration;Considerable knowledge of real estate, personal property, and Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) assessment techniques;Knowledge of assessment-related automated systems;Knowledge of and ability to perform statistical and quantitative analyses;Knowledge of finance techniques, principles, and practices;Knowledge of organization management and personnel administration;Ability to supervise the development and installation of taxation administration systems and procedures;Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting data and reach sound conclusions;Ability to plan, organize, train, coordinate, and direct the work of professional, technical, and administrative personnel;Ability to plan, organized, coordinate, and direct the activities of an agency with diverse functions and programs;Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with elected and appointed officials, directors, assistant directors, managers, supervisors, contemporaries, subordinates, business and community groups and other government personnel and the public;Substantial customer service experience. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (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 in finance, public administration, business administration, or a related field with coursework in business, finance, accounting, and quantitative analysis; plus, nine years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial or local/state tax administration, five years of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Driver's LicenseCertified General Real Estate Appraiser License from the State of Virginia or International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) or AAS (Assessment Administration Specialist) designation or comparable license or assessing designation within 2 years of appointment.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a credit check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position, because it is one with financial responsibility, will be subject to a criminal history record check and credit check as a condition of hiring and periodically thereafter. Applicants or employees will be required to submit a request for a criminal history record check and credit check to the appropriate agency. Applicants/employees in this position must demonstrate financial responsibility in personal finances as a condition of employment. Applicants must possess a valid Virginia Driver's license. This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experienced leading and/or managing a large organization.Proven success in building and fostering business relationships.Experienced in facilitating resolution of complex technical issues amongst external and internal stakeholders.Experienced in contributing to strategic planning, technology andbusiness process improvement efforts and implementation, and change management.Solid understanding of the real estate assessment process and tax laws/policies. Ability to negotiate, problem solve and deliver creative solutions.Prior experience working in or with local government.Experienced in presenting complex reports to senior management and boards.Excellent verbal and written communication necessary.Possess experience in any of the following: Computer Assisted Appraisal Systems; Statistical Techniques; Developing real property appraisal plans; Forecasting revenue; Departmental budgets; Assessment of Public Private Partnerships (P3s); Appraisal of properties utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIFs); Administering land use assessments (Agricultural and Forestal); Assessment of properties administered by a public housing authority; Application of laws governing the exemption of real property; Assessment of properties in Special Commercial Tax Districts.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Job is generally sedentary in nature; however, job entails walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching and bending. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Employee may be required to lift up to 15 lbs. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing. Ability to make field inspections of real property which may require measuring new and existing structures. 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 (including ) 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.#LI-LD1NA01 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 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 Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. Business administration Public administration Economics Real estate Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not applicable 04 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable." 05 How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible professional experience do you have in financial or local/state tax administration? 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 to less than eight years Eight to less than nine years Nine to less than ten years Ten to less than eleven years Eleven to less than twelve years Twelve to less than thirteen years Thirteen or more years 06 Of the experience in the previous question, how many years of full-time equivalent experience was in a management or supervisory capacity? 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 07 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 08 How many years of experience do you have in facilitating resolution of complex technical issues amongst external and internal stakeholders? 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 How many years of experience do you have working in or with local government? 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 10 How many years of experience do you have in leading and/or managing a large organization? 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 11 How many years of experience do you have in the development of a strategic vision, management policy, goals, and strategies for the department? 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 12 Please indicate your experience with any of the following. Check all that apply. Commercial property valuation Mixed use development Public private partnerships (P3's) Real estate data collection Residential condominium valuation Residential single family home valuation Residential townhome valuation Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) None of the above 13 Please indicate your experience with any of the following. Check all that apply. Computer assisted appraisal systems Statistical techniques Developing real property appraisal plans Forecasting revenue Departmental budgets Assessment of Public Private Partnerships (P3s) Appraisal of properties utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) Administering land use assessments (Agricultural and Forestal) Assessment of properties administered by a public housing authority Application of laws governing the exemption of real property Assessment of properties in Special Commercial Tax Districts None of the above 14 How many years of experience do you have presenting complex reports to senior management and boards? 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 15 Please indicate your proficiency level with creating and giving presentations and public speaking? Beginner (Limited experience with public speaking and creating presentations) Intermediate (Experience creating presentations and delivering them; considering message, format, and audience; utilizing supportive graphics and slides, or other materials) Advanced (Confident in public speaking, formally or informally, and creating and delivering presentations to various audiences; creating and utilizing supportive materials with ease and clarity) Expert (Highly skilled in public speaking in all situations, creating and delivering presentations, and speaking confidently in front of any audience, including small or large groups or high-stakes or emotional settings) No experience 16 Which of the following Virginia appraisal license(s) do you hold? Check all that apply. Appraisal trainee Certified residential appraiser Certified general appraiser Licensed residential appraiser None of the above 17 Please indicate which of the following you currently possess? Check all that apply. Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License from the state of Virginia Comparable Assessing Designation Residential Evaluation Specialist (RES, IAAO) Assessment Administration Specialist (AAS, IAAO) Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE, IAAO) Mass Appraisal Specialist (MAS, IAAO) Senior Residential Appraiser (SRA, Appraisal Institute) Member Appraisal Institute (MAI, Appraisal Institute) Other- comparable assessing designation None of the above 18 If you indicated "Other- comparable assessing designation" in the previous question, please provide the name and issuing authority. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A. Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02