SENIOR APPRAISER - 73002032

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Híbrido; USD 53.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

health insurance

life insurance

tuition waivers

paid sick and personal leave

paid parental leave

10 paid holidays annually

retirement savings

vision and dental insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Florida Department of Revenue is seeking a Senior Appraiser to join the Property Tax Oversight Program. The role involves appraising real property to determine just market value for assessment purposes, with field inspections and USPAP‑compliant reporting.

Collaboration with contractors, grantors, grantees, and agents is expected. The position requires strong written communication, attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Formación

• Must have four years of single-property or mass appraisal experience including inspecting and valuing real properties (commercial or industrial).
• Experience collecting and analyzing large quantities of sale, income, and expense data.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel to compile, interpret, analyze, and display validation data.
• Application of multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology.

Responsabilidades

• Appraise real property to determine its just market value for assessment purposes.
• Conduct field inspections of real property, vacant and improved.
• Write and submit USPAP-compliant appraisal reports.
• Verify sales, collect data, and interview related parties such as contractors and real estate agents.

Conocimientos

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Time management

Problem solving

Educación

College degree in Real Estate or closely related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

This is an internal agency advertisement. 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 providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability.

The position is located in Lake City, Florida. This position is telework eligible upon supervisor approval. Personal transportation is required to and from work and in the performance of assigned responsibilities. Travel is required.

Salary: $58,963.20 / annually

Closing date: 11/02/2026

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a Senior Appraiser position within the Florida Department of Revenue’s Property Tax Oversight Program. The 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 include 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently employed with the Florida Department of Revenue.
• Must have a 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.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• 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. 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 in available within our Program for qualified candidates. Outside employment may be allowed i.e.: residential appraisals.

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

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. For more information, please visit the SSS website at . 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. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.