APPRAISER II - 73001092

State of Florida•Fort Myers, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Appraiser II position is within the Florida Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Oversight Program, which provides oversight to Florida’s 67 elected property appraisers. The role appraises real property to determine just market value for assessment purposes in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Work includes inspecting vacant and improved properties in the field, preparing and submitting USPAP-compliant appraisal reports, verifying sales, collecting data, and interviewing people familiar with properties, including contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have strong communication, writing, time-management, and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Appraisal training and education, along with a path to obtain a state-certified license, are available to qualified candidates. The position requires travel and property inspections in various weather conditions. Personal transportation is required for commuting and assigned work. Telework is eligible, and outside employment, such as residential appraisals, may be allowed.

Requirements

At least two years of single-property or mass appraisal experience, including inspecting and valuing residential, commercial, or industrial real properties. A college degree in Real Estate or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Experience collecting and analyzing large quantities of sales, income, and expense data.
Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel to compile, interpret, analyze, and display validation data.
Experience applying multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology.
Strong attention to detail, communication, writing, time-management, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Driver’s license.
Personal transportation for commuting and assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Florida State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Residential or General.
Registered Trainee Designation.
College degree and some appraisal training toward becoming a State-Certified Appraiser.
Professional real estate appraisal designation, such as CFE.
Completion of formal real estate appraisal education, such as IAAO, AI, or USPAP.
Work experience in mass appraisal.

Responsibilities

Appraise real property to determine just market value for assessment purposes in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Conduct field inspections of vacant and improved real property.
Write and submit USPAP-compliant appraisal reports.
Verify sales and collect property data.
Interview parties familiar with properties, including contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents.
Collect and analyze sales, income, and expense data.
Apply multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology.