SENIOR APPRAISER - 73002641

Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-certified stipend: Residential $

State-certified stipend: General $

Telework eligible with supervisor's ok

Job summary

Florida Department of Revenue seeks a Senior Appraiser to join the Property Tax Oversight Program. You will appraise real property, conduct inspections, and prepare USPAP-compliant reports while verifying sales data and communicating findings.

The role requires at least four years of appraisal experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. Telework is possible with supervisor approval, and stipends apply for certified appraisers.

Qualifications

• Four years of single-property or mass appraisal experience, including inspections and valuing real properties.
• Experience collecting and analyzing large quantities of sale, income, and expense data.
• Experience with Word and Excel to compile, interpret, analyze, and display validation data.
• Experience applying multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology.

Responsibilities

• Perform real property appraisals to determine market value for assessment.
• Conduct field inspections of properties (real, vacant, improved).
• Prepare USPAP-compliant appraisal reports and verify sales data.
• Communicate findings clearly and manage workload to meet deadlines.

Skills

Appraisal experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Real estate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

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

Requisition No:886366

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: SENIOR APPRAISER - 73002641

JOB SUMMARY

This is Senior Appraiser 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 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 for 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).
• 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.
• 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 in available within our Program for qualified candidates.
• Travel is required.
• This position is telework eligible upon supervisors approval.
• Outside employment may be allowed i.e.: residential appraisals.

SALARY

The salary for this position is $58,963.20/annually plus stipend if Florida State-Certified.

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.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (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

FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33905 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33913

Nearest Major Market

Fort Myers

Nearest Secondary Market

Cape Coral

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.