Real Estate Evaluator 1
About The Position
This is a specialized technical work in the appraisal of all types of property for Ad Valorem taxation. Employees in this class are responsible for applying cost, market, and income approaches to estimate the value of various kinds of real estate for purposes of Ad Valorem taxation. Duties include compiling necessary records, inspecting the property, analyzing sales data, explaining assessment criteria to property owners, and calculating real estate values using appropriate date. Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted appraisal methods and techniques, departmental procedures, and legal requirements governing tax assessment. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work after completion for accuracy and thoroughness, and effective application of appraisal methods and techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Accounting, Finance or a related field; OR two years of experience as a Registered Trainee Appraiser; OR a high school diploma or GED, two years of advanced clerical experience in a governmental tax assessment department and completion of three required or accepted substitute courses for the Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation; OR a high school diploma or GED, one year of field experience in a governmental tax assessment department, and completion of one course towards the Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation.
- Educational courses are taught by the International Association of Assessing Officers and the Appraiser Standards Board of the Appraisal Institute.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in real estate appraisal, property valuation, assessment, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
- Practical experience in residential or commercial construction, including familiarity with construction methods, materials, building components, and construction characteristics.
- Experience conducting property inspections, collecting field data, identifying property characteristics, and documenting observations accurately.
- Ability to accurately measure and document improvements, including buildings, additions, finished areas, and other property features.
Responsibilities
- Applying cost, market, and income approaches to estimate the value of various kinds of real estate for purposes of Ad Valorem taxation.
- Compiling necessary records.
- Inspecting the property.
- Analyzing sales data.
- Explaining assessment criteria to property owners.
- Calculating real estate values using appropriate date.
- Operating standard office equipment, including keyboards and other standard office tools.
- Walking short distances and/or driving a vehicle to deliver, pick up materials, or perform inspections or appraise properties.
- Reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English to effectively communicate with customers and employees via telephone, in writing, or face-to-face.
- Operating a computer keyboard, calculator, telephone, and similar office machines.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Regular attendance at the designated workplace and adherence to the scheduled hours.
- Lifting items weighing up to 15 pounds occasionally.
- Walking over uneven terrain to conduct appraisals of property structures.
- Climbing stairs in order to conduct appraisals of property structures.
- Bending, stooping, and kneeling to take measurements and perform appraisals.
- Traveling throughout Miami-Dade County as required and needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
