Appraiser I - Internship

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 HourlyLocation : Suffolk, VAJob Type: InternshipJob Number: 04479Department: ASSESSOROpening Date: 05/01/2026Closing Date: 5/3/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThe Suffolk City Assessor's Office is seeking interns who are rising juniors and/or seniors in college. In approximately three (3) months, they learn to do the following:• Assist Real Estate Appraisers with research and data collection for residential and/or commercial real estate assessments• Perform office research and conduct on-site real property inspections to gather data required for property appraisals• Research and review construction permits and plans• Conduct field inspections to measure and record changes to real property for assessment purposes• Use GIS platform to measure and identify new construction via aerial imagery• Review sales listings to identify updates or changes to property characteristics and market trends• Communicate with real estate agents, building contractors, and homeowners to verify propertydata and characteristics• Learn basic principles of assessment to assign value to property characteristic changes• Enter data changes into a CAMA system (Vision)The internship works with the HRACRE (Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate) Summer Internship Program. During the internship period, students will have an opportunity to participate in educational programs by leading industry professionals, a speed mentoring breakfast, tours, luncheons and numerous opportunities for networking. Certificates and awards for top participants will be announced at the closing luncheon. This program runs for six weeks in the summer and allows students the opportunity to participate in these events twice a week to learn all of the disciplines within commercial real estate. At the conclusion of the 6-week program all interns will be eligible to apply to earn a scholarship from HRACRE!Seasonal Employees- No BenefitsPart-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid MembersHybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)Sick LeavePart Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.Personal LeaveAll regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.Health InsuranceCoverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.Supplemental InsurancesEmployees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term DisabilityProvides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.Flexible Spending AccountsEmployees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.Life InsuranceThe city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.Optional Life InsuranceEmployees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.Funeral Leave24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.HolidaysSuffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.Jury DutyTime off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRAOffered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.Employee Assistance ProgramOffers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.Worker's CompensationShould an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.Pay DaysEmployees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.Credit UnionA Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.Legal ServicesEmployees may prepay for access to legal assistance.Notary Public ServicesServices available in the Human Resources Department.Alternative Work ScheduleFor some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.01Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNo02Did you apply through the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE) program?YesNo03Do you have a high school diploma or GED?YesNo04Which of the following best describes your customer service experience in a professional office setting?0 to less than 1 year1 - 2 years2 - 3 years3 - 4 years4 - 5 years5 - 6 years6 - 7 years7 - 8 yearsmore than 8 years