Experienced Residential Appraiser

JOB SUMMARY

This is a professional position under the immediate supervision of the Residential Appraiser Supervisor and under the general direction of the Chief Appraiser. The position provides the valuation of residential property for ad valorem tax purposes through the application of industry accepted methods, standard appraisal techniques, and statistical analysis including income, sales comparison and cost approaches to value.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Annually reassesses residential properties located in designated market areas through the sales approach, or otherwise the most applicable approach to valuation, income or cost.
• Enters data into CAMA system accurately and independently, creating traverses, selecting structural elements and extra features, qualities and indexes while ensuring accurate coding, capping and data input for tax roll submission to the Department of Revenue.
• Communicates professionally with property owners, tax representatives, the public at large and colleagues.
• Investigates and answers questions concerning property values and appraisal techniques, methods and procedures used in determining value.
• Independently addresses and attempts to resolve potential value disputes during Truth in Millage (TRIM) and Value Adjustment Board (VAB) periods.
• Reviews and confirms sales via the qualification process, and conducts sales ratio studies.
• Revalues land, buildings and extra features, and reviews ratios in all assigned market areas.
• Performs property inspections in accordance with Florida Statutes using desktop tools when possible, and conducts physical field inspections when necessary.
• Independently analyzes data and situations to identify errors, situational or systemic problems, then develops and implements solutions.
• Gathers and maintains data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities.
• Attends staff and other professional meetings; attends technical or professional seminars or conferences.
• Assists in preparing cases and evidence for property value defense at Value adjustment Board hearings.
• Collaborates, coordinates and cooperates with individuals and departments within the Property Appraiser’s office.
• Performs related duties, projects, assignments and other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Minimum 2 years residential appraisal experience and/or CFE
• Knowledge of property appraisal and Florida Statutes governing office operations.
• Knowledge of mass appraisal principles, methodologies and procedures.
• Knowledge of residential appraisal principles, methodologies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.