APPRAISER II - 73001083

State of Florida•Fort Myers, FL

5d•$46,149 - $46,149

About The Position

The Appraiser II works within the Florida Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Oversight Program, which oversees the 67 elected property appraisers throughout Florida. 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, 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 excellent communication, writing, time management, and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. The position requires travel, a driver’s license, and personal transportation for commuting and assigned work. Property inspections take place in varying weather conditions. Telework is eligible. Appraisal training and education, along with a path toward a state-certified license, are available to qualified candidates. 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.
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.
A driver’s license.
Personal transportation for commuting and assigned responsibilities.
Detail orientation, excellent communication and writing abilities, time management skills, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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.
A college degree in Real Estate or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.

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 appraisal data.
Interview parties familiar with properties, such as contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents.
Travel and use personal transportation in performing assigned responsibilities.