SENIOR APPRAISER - 37000487
About The Position
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands (DSL) serves as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund and oversees more than 12 million acres of public land across Florida. The Bureau of Appraisal supports DSL land acquisition, disposition, and management by obtaining independent appraisal services and also provides appraisal services to other state agencies and Florida Circuit Courts. The Senior Appraiser manages appraisal assignments for DEP and other agencies, working with agency staff, appraisers, review appraisers, property owners, and public and private sector representatives. The position reviews appraisal products, evaluates valuation reports, prepares appraisal reviews and related analyses, and travels throughout Florida for property and comparable-sale inspections and meetings. The incumbent also attends training and educational events to maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and appraisal standards. The position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Requirements
- At least five years of verifiable related experience in appraisals; post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of real estate principles and practices, computer applications, administrative principles and practices, office procedures, and data-collection methods.
- Ability to appraise real estate and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing real estate appraisal.
- Ability to prepare clear and effective narrative appraisal reports and independently review appraisals for compliance and validity.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments, set priorities, assign work, and ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to formulate and apply policies and procedures related to operational and management analysis.
- Ability to organize data for presentation in reports and other materials; collect, evaluate, and analyze data; develop recommendations; solve problems; and identify opportunities to improve operational and management practices.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, conduct fact-finding research, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Travel is required.
- Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility under section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Nice To Haves
- Upon appointment, obtain and maintain a Florida General/Residential Real Estate Appraiser Certification or provide an equivalent certification from another state.
Responsibilities
- Serve as contract manager for appraisal assignments associated with land acquisition and disposition projects for DEP and other agencies.
- Work with public and private sector representatives and agency staff to obtain data for appraisal assignments and support land acquisition negotiations, real estate closings, and dispositions.
- Prepare advertisements for selecting fee appraisers and review appraisers.
- Manage and monitor appraisal assignments by coordinating with agency staff, appraisers, and review appraisers.
- Examine preliminary and final appraisal products for approval and prepare administrative reviews of appraisal and appraisal review reports.
- Review and manage narrative appraisals and appraisal forms of varying complexity for acquisition, disposition, leasing, easement, exchange, and donation projects.
- Evaluate valuation reports and recommend acceptance or rejection.
- Prepare technical appraisal review reports for in-house reviews and develop other reports and analyses related to real estate transactions as requested.
- Travel throughout the state for property-site and comparable-sale inspections and meetings with appraisers, review appraisers, and property owners.
- Attend conferences, technical training sessions, and educational seminars to maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and professional appraisal standards.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
