Valuation Appraiser I - Valuation Appraiser II

Brevard County Property Appraiser; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

BCPAO seeks an entry-level to mid-level Valuation Appraiser II to valuate residential, condo, or commercial real estate for ad valorem purposes. The role involves applying standard appraisal techniques and statistical analysis under supervision, with increasing responsibility.

You will re-assess properties annually, communicate valuation methods to owners, and input data into CAMA systems, including sketches from measurements. TRIM/VAB periods and VAB hearings are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Real Estate or 60 college hours with related appraisal/assessment experience.
• CFE designation required within 2 years or ability to obtain.
• Proficiency with CAMA system to organize and plan daily work.

Responsibilities

• Annually reassess residential or condo properties using Sales/Income/Cost approaches.
• Communicate with property owners about valuation methods and answers to questions.
• Enter data into CAMA, upload photos, and create/edit sketches from measurements.
• Prepare data for VAB petitions and TRIM/Value Adjustment Board actions.
• Assist field audits and verify property descriptions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in Real Estate

Sixty college hours

Tools

APEX software

CAMA system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This is an entry-level to mid-level professional position under the general direction of the Sr. Director of Valuation Services. This position provides the valuation of residential, condo or commercial real estate for ad valorem purposes through the application of industry accepted methods, standard appraisal techniques, and statistical analysis including sales comparison, income and cost approaches. Valuation Appraiser II positions require a higher level of responsibility and minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Annually re-assesses residential or condominium properties, located in designated market areas, through sales transactions or the Income Approach, in compliance with the Department of Revenue (DOR) guidelines and measured by the sales ratio analysis of the tax roll.
• Communicates with property owners concerning methods and procedures used in determining value. Answers questions and investigates complaints by owners, representatives of outside agencies, and other employees relative to property values and appraisal techniques.
• Enters completed work data into CAMA system, uploading any photos taken into common photo log, using APEX software to create or edit sketches from any measurements taken, uploading sketches into common sketch log, making valuation adjustments based on decisions made during the field inspection process.
• Defines problems, collects data, and establishes facts regarding unusual value cases. With supervisory input, draws valid conclusions and recommends actions.
• Demonstrates, with a reasonable degree of independence under normal supervision, sound judgment and solves potential value problems during Truth in Millage (TRIM) and Value Adjustment Board (VAB) periods. Prepares BCPAO's supporting data for VAB petition hearings. Represents the BCPAO at VAB petition hearings involving residential or condo properties.
• Reviews and re-assesses assigned parcels, splits or combinations, E&Is or DPs, new subdivisions or condos, tax estimates, and additions to the tax roll with correctness and reasonable supervision in respect to applicable state statutes, rules and guidelines. Uses available imaging technology to verify or update relevant data. Assists with field audits and verifies property descriptions.
• Reviews and analyzes legal documents which describe a new condominium or an amendment to an established complex, if assigned a condo market area.
• Assists other staff, within the department and throughout the organization, regarding residential property, condo property or commercial property valuation.
• Measures structures with measuring tape and determines use of property, making decisions as to what grade and quality a feature of the property is related to.
• Enters new accounts for properties located in condo market areas. Enters information for new complexes which includes common area amenities, individual unit features, ownership information, and legal description.
• Answers phone calls and assists walk-in inquiries from taxpayers on a daily basis, responding to increased inquiries during TRIM and VAB periods.
• Assists in damage assessment in coordination with federal and state emergency management offices during the aftermath of local disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Contingencies such as these may require after-hours or weekend duty.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Associate Degree in Real Estate, or a minimum of sixty (60) hours of college at a regional accredited college or university; a minimum of two to five (2-5) years of related appraisal or assessment experience.
• Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation is required, or ability to obtain within two (2) years.
• State-Certified Appraisal License preferred.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the Computer Assisted Appraisal System (CAMA) to organize, plan and prepare daily work activities necessary to mass update values.
• Geographical competency of the real estate market in the Brevard County area.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee may frequently be required to walk some distances while in the field and to negotiate construction sites, uneven terrain, high grasslands, as well as steps/stairways. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

LEADERSHIP

Employees in this position work from a general outline of duties and responsibilities. Other employees assist them in completing their work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities and needs.

COMPLEXITY

Employees in this position perform professional-level work dealing with data, people, and technology that relates to administrative, technical, scientific, engineering, accounting, legal or managerial skills.

DECISION MAKING

Employees in this position make decisions that govern their activities as well as others. Their decisions impact how their unit provides services and support to internal and external customers. Employees in this position also work in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens bring problems to them for resolution. They are responsible for determining the problem and creating an individual solution for the issue.

RELATIONSHIPS

Employees in this position work with more than ten coworkers who mostly engage in the same activities.