APPRAISER II, TPP VALUATIONS

Ocpafl; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Property Appraiser's Office seeks an Appraiser II to perform appraisal duties for tangible personal property (TPP) and assist with valuation for ad valorem tax purposes. The role requires inspecting properties, gathering data, and calculating values to ensure fair market assessments.

The position includes preparing evidence for the Value Adjustment Board and may involve emergency response duties.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Finance is preferred.
• Four years of experience as a TPP Appraiser or related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional designation of Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) is preferred.
• Must be proficient with database software and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical inspection of tangible personal property for businesses.
• Gather data on property type, age, condition, and quantity and verify values reflect fair market value.
• Calculate taxable value from property tax returns and investigate incomplete or questionable returns.
• Investigate inquiries and complaints concerning value and explain methods to property owners.
• Prepare VAB evidence packages and appear before the Value Adjustment Board to defend assessments.
• Perform safety checks and operate agency vehicle as required.
• Support emergency response activities during disasters and be prepared for after-hours duties.

Skills

4+ years experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

Access

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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APPRAISER II, TPP VALUATIONS

SALARY: Starting at $ 45,320

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the discovery and appraisal of tangible personal property for ad valorem tax purposes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The essential duties of Appraiser II, TPP Valuations include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts physical inspection of tangible personal property pertaining to businesses.
• Gather data related to property type, age, condition, and quantity. Review various records and resources to verify that values are uniform and reflect fair market value.
• Calculate the value of taxable tangible personal property using information provided on tangible personal property tax returns. Investigate incomplete or questionable tax returns.
• Investigate inquiries and complaints concerning value.
• Confer with property owners or their representatives to explain the methods, procedures, and policies with respect to the value placed on tangible personal property in Orange County.
• Make use of available information sources to identify new businesses that should be added to the tax roll.
• Investigate business locations that may have been sold, closed, or experienced other changes during the preceding year.
• Investigate businesses that fail to file annual tangible personal property tax returns.
• Prepare Property Appraiser Office Value Adjustment Board (VAB) evidence packages and appear before the Value Adjustment Board to explain and defend assessments. Responsible for assisting with special assignments.
• Specialize in certain categories of tangible personal property - such as income properties, billboards, vending, utilities, and lease accounts - as required.
• Perform minor safety and operational checks on assigned agency vehicle (i.e., Gas level, safety devices, tire pressure checks, etc.)
• Meet all attendance and punctuality requirements by reporting for work consistently and on time in accordance with the office policy.
• Conduct damage assessment in coordination with federal and state emergency management offices during the aftermath of declared disasters, such as hurricanes or tornadoes.
  • Will be required to become an emergency responder for damage assessment purposes.
  • Will be called upon to assist the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Field Operations Center (FOC) during emergency situations. Contingencies such as these may require after-hours or weekend duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have direct reports but may have mentoring and training responsibilities.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Years of experience: Must have at least a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a TPP Appraiser or related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education: An associate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or Finance is preferred.
• Substitution: High School Diploma or possession of GED Certificate and have four (4) years of experience as an appraiser in a government assessment office, or four years of experience as a private real estate appraiser, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to perform the job-specific competencies.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations:A professional designation of Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) is preferred.
• Computer skills required: Database Software (Access); Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Contract Management Systems; Project Management Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation software (PowerPoint).
• Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat. Ability to create and edit PDF documents, prepare fillable forms, and share and review forms.
• Additional Skills required:Ability to rapidly acquire and retain knowledge of administrative and procedural regulations; proven attention to detail, reliability, and outstanding organizational skills; and ability to prioritize multiple projects under minimal supervision.
• Geographical competency of the real estate market in the Orlando Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is preferred.
• Must be able to use the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System (CAMA) and iPad field application to organize, plan, and prepare daily work activities.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the three recognized approaches to value and their applicability to tangible personal property.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Ability to render judgments concerning the value of tangible personal property and record descriptive data accurately.
• Must be able to work in the field and tolerate the extremes of weather conditions common to Central Florida.
• Ability to use initiative to think independently and exercise sound judgment. Must have the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to clearly communicate, in writing and orally, concepts related to the valuation of tangible personal property.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of the public.
• Responds to general assessment inquiries from the public tactfully and courteously. Must be able to work under stress when dealing with the public.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, outside agencies, and the general public. Ability to work within a team environment.
• Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.