SENIOR APPRAISER - 73001091

State of Florida•Town "n" Country, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Appraiser works in the Florida Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Oversight Program, which oversees the 67 elected property appraisers throughout Florida. The position 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. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication and writing, time management and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. The role requires travel and property inspections in various weather conditions. Personal transportation is required for commuting and carrying out assigned responsibilities. Telework may be available with supervisor approval. Outside employment, such as residential appraisals, may be allowed. Appraisal training and education, as well as a path toward obtaining a state-certified license, are available to qualified candidates.

Requirements

At least four years of single-property or mass appraisal experience, including inspecting and valuing real property such as commercial or industrial 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 college degree in Real Estate or a closely related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Personal transportation is required for commuting and for assigned responsibilities.
Must travel and conduct inspections in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Florida State-Certified Real Estate Appraiser designation, 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 a formal real estate appraisal education program, such as IAAO or AI.
Work experience in mass appraisal.

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 property data.
Interview parties familiar with properties, such as contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents.
Use multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology.