APPRAISER II - 73001083

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

10 paid holidays

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Revenue seeks an Appraiser II in Tallahassee to oversee property valuations for 67 delegated appraisers statewide. You will conduct field inspections, draft USPAP-compliant reports, verify sales data, and interact with contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents.

The role requires attention to detail, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of single-property or mass appraisal experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Appraise real property to determine market value for assessment.
• Conduct field inspections of real property, vacant or improved.
• Write and submit USPAP compliant appraisal reports.
• Verify sales, data collection and interview parties familiar with various properties.

Skills

Appraisal experience

Data analysis

MS Word & Excel

Valuation methodologies

Education

College degree in Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providingemployment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is Appraiser II position is 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. Examples of work includes 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 detailed oriented, have excellent communication skills, a strong writing ability, time management skills and problem-solving skills, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of two years of single-property or mass appraisal experience. This would include inspecting and valuing real properties such as residential, 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.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

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

PREFERENCES:

• Registered Trainee Designation.
• College degree and some appraisal training toward becoming a State-Certified Appraiser.
• Completed any formal real estate appraisal education program (such as IAAO, AI, USPAP).
• Work experience in mass appraisal.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• This position is eligible for telework.
• This is a Tallahassee based position.
• Outside employment may be allowed i.e.: residential appraisals.
• The salary for this position is $46,148.76 annually plus stipend if Florida State-Certified.
• 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.
• The 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 is available within our Program for qualified candidates.

SALARY:

$46,148.76 / annually

BENEFITS:

Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER:

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

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.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position.

Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

REMINDER:

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hireor promotionunless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov .

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.