Appraiser II

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER.•Tampa, FL

11d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Performs lead worker duties collecting real estate valuation data and valuing residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural property for the preparation of the tax roll for the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser (HCPA). Work is performed independently under general supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position typically requires processing and interpreting of less clearly defined issues.

Requirements

Successful completion of International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Courses 101 and 102; OR Licensed Residential Appraisal Courses AB-I and AB-II; OR equivalent appraisal coursework from an accredited appraisal education provider (e.g., McKissock, Appraisal Institute, or other nationally recognized appraisal education provider), including coursework comparable to Basic Appraisal Principles, Basic Appraisal Procedures, Residential Site Valuation & Cost Approach, and Residential Sales Comparison & Income Approaches, is required.
High school diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience as an appraiser in a government property appraiser's office; OR
Associate degree in a related field and five (5) years of experience as listed above; OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience as listed above.
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations
Knowledge of state and county laws, ordinances, and regulations governing real estate review and evaluation
Knowledge of real estate property appraisal and construction principles, practices, methods and procedures
Knowledge of construction materials
Knowledge of department policies and procedures for the preparation, production and maintenance of reports, documentation, and records
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department or organization specific software and ability to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Skill in using mathematics required for the work
Skill in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
Ability to identify, evaluate and record structural features, construction methods and quality, and/or zoning, size, and use
Ability to identify and evaluate real estate property location, size, use, purchase, and market value
Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, plats and aerial photos
Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met
Ability to correctly interpret and efficiently implement all applicable policies and procedures
Ability to use reasoning skills that minimize duplication of efforts, including but not limited to comparing, classifying, analyzing, and coordinating
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, age, pregnancy or any other class protected by law.

Nice To Haves

Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials required for a specific position

Responsibilities

Collects, records, and updates data related to real estate property location, size, use, purchase and market value
Plans, organizes, and prepares daily work activities by reviewing deeds and legal descriptions using the Clerk of the Circuit Court Information System (CRIS) and through the acquisition of property record cards, permits, and maps using the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System (CAMA)
Conducts in-office inspections to locate, list, and value real estate property as described by property owners or contained in blue prints, building permits, and/or aerial photos
Conducts real estate appraisal review, confirmation, and follow-up inspections
Researches and prepares valuation evidence for Value Adjustment Board hearings to support and defend valuations; attends and presents testimonial evidence at the hearings
Prepares sales comparisons to estimate values using CAMA and ensuring subject is uniform with other comparable properties within the same general area
Trains and provides guidance to new/existing coworkers and reviews other team members' work for quality and accuracy
Oversees corrections from other team members and assists with more complex properties; assigns tasks to other team members, as needed
Assists with creating or updating training manuals for the department
Measures building structures and vacant land; draws sketches to scale; identifies structural features and characteristics; records and correctly codes descriptive data using CAMA; ensures compliance with Florida's Department of Revenue requirements
Responds to property valuation inquiries from staff and the general public via phone calls, walk- ins, and chat system
Answers incoming customer service calls and answers questions
Conducts field inspections and takes photos of property, as needed
Records information for real estate property valuation on prescribed forms and compiles and reviews various reports
Performs minor safety and operational checks of assigned vehicle
Performs other related duties as required