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Appraiser, Senior-Revenue-Tax-Statewide

State of West Virginia

Revenue - Tax

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$45,657 - $80,045

per year

Closes

April 11, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves evaluating the value of industrial properties and assets across West Virginia to help set fair taxes, while also guiding local county officials on valuation tasks.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in appraisals who enjoys traveling statewide and has a strong grasp of property laws.

Candidates should be detail-oriented and comfortable explaining complex information clearly.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent substitution with additional experience (1 year per 30 semester hours)
  • Four years of full-time paid experience as an appraiser or in asset valuation
  • Comprehensive knowledge of professional appraisal methods and approaches
  • Thorough understanding of West Virginia appraisal, assessment laws, and policies
  • Proficiency in written and oral presentation of factual material
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel, including overnight stays
  • Successful completion of fingerprint-based criminal background check and tax compliance check

Full Job Description


***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***


***PLEASE CHECK OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY***


************ POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE ******************

The Tax Division seeks an experienced appraiser to join its Property Tax Division.

Responsibilities include appraising industrial real estate and personal property to establish countywide estimates of value and establishing the final fair market value estimates on all appraisals.

The selected candidate will also assist and monitor County Assessors in their administrative duties related to property valuation.

The successful applicant must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of professional appraisal approaches, a thorough understanding of West Virginia appraisal and assessment of laws and policies, and proficiency in the written and oral presentation of factual material.

The position requires performing all related work as necessary.

A valid driver’s license and the availability of a reliable vehicle are required, as frequent travel, including potential overnight travel, is essential.

The applicant must be willing to travel within the area of assignment.

While the position may be based anywhere in the state, preference may be given to applicants residing in the Morgantown or Martinsburg areas.

Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense.

Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.

Job posting TPTD260004
1 vacancy
Location: Statewide

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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an appraiser or experience involving hands-on involvement in the valuation of assets.

AND

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required.


***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Additional Information

PG: 17 $45,657 - $80,045

Market Rate: $71,144


Email applications to TaxCareers@wv.gov
Mail to:
Tax Commissioner
WV State Tax Division
P.O. Box 11771
Charleston, WV 25339

Please include posting number TPTD260004 and job title Appraiser Senior on application.

Division of Personnel application can be found online, follow this LINK and access the application under the "Current and Former State Employees" section.

Note: Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's on-line method, are not forwarded to the Tax Division.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 4/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/1/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5287688