SENIOR APPRAISER - 73000547

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

9d•$58,963 - $69,192

About The Position

The Senior Appraiser is a professional position within the Florida Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Oversight program. The role requires advanced knowledge and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. The appraiser reviews property appraisals and procedures, analyzes market, cost, income, sales, and expense data, and develops estimates of value for commercial, industrial, and residential properties. The position also supports county-level property review processes, assists with training and technical guidance, and may assume temporary supervisory responsibilities. Travel is required as needed. The position is telework eligible with supervisor approval.

Requirements

At least four years of single-property or mass appraisal experience, including inspection and valuation of real property such as commercial or industrial properties.
Experience collecting and analyzing large quantities of sale, 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.

Nice To Haves

Tax administration experience with the Florida Department of Revenue or a local government.
State Certified Appraiser designation or a licensed Real Estate Broker or Sales Associate credential.
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) designation, such as AAS, CAE, or RES.
Department of Revenue Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation.
Completion of an IAAO course: IAAO 300 Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal, IAAO 311 Residential Modeling Concepts, IAAO 312 Commercial/Industrial Modeling Concepts, IAAO 331 Mass Appraisal Practices, or IAAO 400 Assessment Administration.
Completion of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 15-Hour Course.
Experience using SPSS statistical software.
Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Responsibilities

Participate in and conduct procedure reviews of property appraisers’ and tax collectors’ offices, as well as internal departmental processes.
Participate in the statutorily required annual sale qualification study, evaluating the qualification and disqualification of real property transfers by county Property Appraisers.
Review real property appraisals in accordance with department manuals, guidelines, and procedures.
Compile and analyze market, cost, income, sale, and expense data to develop estimates of value for Property Tax Oversight and for commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
Research and analyze property and sales data through field inspections, courthouse records, sales services, and contacts with buyers, sellers, lenders, closing agents, and local real estate professionals for the county In-Depth Review Process.
Apply industry-standard appraisal concepts and techniques as outlined by the Department of Revenue–Property Tax Oversight.
Maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform responsibilities professionally and stay current with industry standards.
Research, inspect, photograph, and verify sale and income data for appraisals.
Assist in assembling schedules for rental rates, vacancy and collection loss rates, expense rates, and capitalization rates.
Participate in interviews and reviews with County Property Appraisers.
Provide assistance, which may include training, to County Property Appraisers, County Tax Collectors, and Department of Revenue staff.
Read, analyze, and reconstruct rent rolls, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial documents.
Assist the Supervisor with developing and assuring the quality of Procedure Review projects.
Perform other studies as assigned.
Assume temporary supervisory responsibilities if needed.