Residential Appraiser - Sarasota

We’re glad you’re considering the Sarasota County Property Appraiser as a prospective employer! Headquartered in the historic Terrace Building in Sarasota and with offices in Venice and North Port, the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package which includes health & dental coverage, a deferred compensation plan, vehicle for business use, fitness facilities, Florida Retirement System plan, eleven (11) paid holidays, a generous paid time off system and more. We search for individuals who can accept change, challenge, and are committed to our community. Our motto Serving our community with pride and accountability, is what we do best!

Veterans’ Preference

Additional documentation must be submitted with your application to qualify for veterans’ preference.

To Apply

Applying for employment with our agency is now easier than ever. Simply follow the steps below:

Complete the Employment Application form*. Be sure to answer all questions completely and electronically sign and date where indicated.
Save the completed form on your computer/device.

You can also fax your submission to (941) 861-8243, or mail/hand deliver to:

Sarasota County Property Appraiser

Attn: Human Resources

2001 Adams Lane

Sarasota, FL 34237

Professional Work in Mass Appraisal of Residential Real Property in Sarasota County

Activities include property inspection and collection of field and market data, research, organization, analysis, and interpretation of market data in order to establish just values for real property; discussions about and explanations of value with taxpayers and preparation of single property assessment reviews for oral presentation in Value Adjustment Board public hearings, or legal challenges to value. Reports to the Residential Valuation Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Collects, analyzes, interprets, and processes data
Assists with professional development and training of less experienced Appraisers as directed
Able to recognize and anticipate data or valuation problems and develop solutions
Conducts and ensures property inspections are completed in accordance with Florida Laws
Develops and utilizes regression analysis and other statistical models
Specifies and calibrates valuation models on a mass appraisal basis
Receives and makes telephone calls to taxpayers regarding concerns of property valuations
Determines just values based upon analysis of location, use, income, and other factors
Utilizes the three approaches to value
Able to develop adjustments from market data
Allocates values and makes adjustments for split or combined properties
Prepares and presents data and information to Value Adjustment Board as required
Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Education

Associates degree with 5 or more years of related experience in mass or single property appraisals with CFE, State Certification, or
Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of related Appraisal experience with CFE, State Certification
Those employees hired without proper certifications must achieve them within specified periods of time
Varying combinations of education and experience will satisfy required minimums
All courses and certifications must be completed before promotion to the Senior or Management level
Valid Florida driver license