Property Evaluator 1
About The Position
This is specialized technical work determining the physical characteristics of real property for ad valorem taxation. The work is accomplished primarily through reviewing and analyzing aerial imagery and conducting field reviews, and requires heavy use of a personal computer. The employee works primarily in an office using desktop aerial review, and also conducts fieldwork involving new additions and improvements and square-footage measurement calculations. Duties include compiling records, interpreting aerial images, inspecting properties, and determining the quantity and quality of building construction. Work follows generally accepted mass appraisal methods and techniques, departmental procedures, and legal requirements governing tax assessment. A technically superior supervisor reviews completed work for accuracy, thoroughness, and effective application of appraisal methods and techniques.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months of experience in construction, tax assessment, property appraisal, or real estate sales; completion of 30 college credits may substitute for the required work experience.
- Valid Florida driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Review properties and inspect property sites to obtain information about physical characteristics, improvements and additions, structure perimeters, zoning compliance, and other regulations.
- Draw buildings using a PC sketch program that computes square footage as appropriate and determines the location and dimensions of structural improvements.
- Identify structural features of buildings and assess construction types and quality.
- Measure home additions, calculate their square footage, record data, identify property uses, and compile and review records needed for ad valorem appraisal purposes.
- Photograph appraisal properties, including parcel improvements, and create and update building sketches.
- Use an assigned PC daily to complete numerous tasks.
- Compile records necessary for field inspections, including zoning classifications, legislative resolutions, variances, deed restrictions, special permits, and folio information.
- Determine property physical characteristics using aerial photography.
- Label drawings with required information using the sketch program.
- Conduct damage assessments in coordination with federal and state emergency management offices following local disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes.
- Perform duties related to completion of the annual tax roll.
- Perform related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
