[Hiring] SENIOR APPRAISER @State of Florida

Role Description

This is a Senior Appraiser position within the Florida Department of Revenue's Property Tax Oversight Program. This program provides oversight to the 67 elected property appraisers throughout the state of Florida. This work consists of appraising real property to determine its just market value for assessment purposes in accordance with prescribed guidelines.

• Conducting field inspections of real property, vacant and improved.
• Writing and submitting USPAP compliant appraisal reports.
• Verifying sales, data collection, and interviewing parties familiar with various properties, such as contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents.

Candidates must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, a strong writing ability, time management skills, and problem-solving skills, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Currently employed with the Florida Department of Revenue.
• Minimum of four years of single-property or mass appraisal experience, including inspecting and valuing real properties such as commercial or industrial properties.
• Experience collecting and analyzing large quantities of sale, income, and expense data.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel to compile, interpret, analyze, and display validation data.
• Experience in the application of multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology.

Requirements

• College degree in Real Estate or closely related field can substitute on a year-for-year basis for experience.

Preferences

• Florida State-Certified Real Estate Appraiser, 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).
• Completed any formal real estate appraisal education program (such as IAAO, AI).
• Work experience in mass appraisal.

Special Notes

• State-Certified Residential Appraisers will receive a $1200 annual stipend.
• State Certified General Appraisers will receive a $2,500 annual stipend.
• Personal transportation is required to and from work and in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• This is real estate appraisal work, requiring inspections to be performed in various weather conditions.
• Appraisal Training, appraisal education, and a path to obtain a state-certified license are available within our Program for qualified candidates.
• Travel is required.
• This position is telework eligible upon supervisor's approval.
• Outside employment may be allowed, i.e., residential appraisals.

Salary

The salary for this position is $58,963.20/annually plus stipend if Florida State-Certified.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid sick and personal leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Retirement savings.
• Vision and dental insurance.

Contact Information

Sydney Cooke, (850) 617-8857, [email protected].

Screening Disclaimer

Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclaimer

In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI-generated or AI-assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

Skills Verification Test or Online Skills Assessment

If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

Candidate Pool

Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

Criminal Background Checks

You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

Reminder

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Veterans’ Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.