What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPRAISER ANALYST II, COMMERCIAL VALUATIONS position at Orange County Property?
SALARY: Starting at $61,800
SUMMARY: This position involves the valuation of commercial real estate for ad valorem purposes through the application of standard appraisal techniques, including the sales comparison, income, and cost approaches.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the Commercial Appraiser Analyst II include, but are not limited to the following:
- Participate in the collection, analysis, and review of commercial property data located in Orange County, Florida.
- Analyze and reconstruct income and expense statements with adherence to confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations.
- Inspect, review, and reconcile property sales in compliance with Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) standards, as measured by the sales ratio analysis of the tax roll.
- Perform commercial real estate research, including comparable sales data, comparable income, and expense data, as well as market trends and market-derived overall capitalization rates data.
- Perform valuation and analysis of moderate complexity property types with minimal oversight from a higher-level analyst mentor or a commercial management team member.
- Develop and perform necessary mass income and cost/market updates into the computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system and verify the accuracy and validity of resulting changes to value.
- Review commercial property characteristics with owners, or their representatives; make value adjustments when warranted, and justify the changes.
- Prepare parcel splits and parcel combinations within their assigned property stratum.
- Respond to citizen and other inquiries timely and accurately, while communicating the position of the property appraiser in a positive, uniform, and consistent manner.
- Appear before the Value Adjustment Board to explain and defend assessments as needed.
- Assemble supporting valuation and assessment data to support expert or fact witnesses for litigation discovery.
- Must communicate tactfully and courteously with the public at all times including while working in stressful circumstances.
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- Meet all attendance and punctuality requirements by reporting for work consistently and on time in accordance with agency policy.
- Conduct damage assessment in coordination with federal and state emergency management offices during the aftermath of declared disasters, such as hurricanes or tornadoes.
- May be required to become an Emergency Responder for emergency damage assessment purposes.
- May volunteer to staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Field Operations Center (FOC). 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 required. Three (3) years of assessment experience are required in addition to the education requirements listed below.
- Education: Must hold a bachelor's degree in business or comparable discipline or field from an accredited institution.
- Substitution: High School Diploma or possession of GED Certificate and 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 provide the job-specific competencies.
- Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Preference will be given to those licensed as a State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and/or designated as a Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) by the DOR.
- The professional designation of Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) is required or must be obtained within a three-year period, given course availability. The employee is eligible to begin the CFE designation process following successful completion of the six-month introductory period and will be eligible for CFE incentive pay upon successful completion of the program and only after working at OCPA for at least two years unless approved by the Property Appraiser and the DOR.
- Computer skills required: Spreadsheet software (Excel); word processing software (Word); electronic mail software (Outlook); and presentation software (PowerPoint).
- 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.
- Read and interpret maps, blueprints, plats, and aerial photos.
- Research and interpret terms of sales for qualification.
Render identifications and technical descriptions concerning structural features, construction methods, and quality of construction and incorporate into reports as necessary.
- Geographical competency of the real estate market in the Orlando Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is preferred.
- Language Skills: Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred; but not required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment- free environment.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Productivity - Follows the organization’s policies and procedures; Completes assigned tasks correctly and on time; Strives to increase productivity while maintaining standards; Supports organization's goals and values.
- Job Knowledge - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Reliability/Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to work hours necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Independence /Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent action within parameters of authority assigned to position by Property Appraiser.
- Creativity/Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Sets and achieves challenging goals. Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control and maintains professional demeanor; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Communication - Demonstrates ability to communicate concisely and effectively with others; Employs positive and professional communication techniques at all times with respect to organizational communications; Exhibits excellent listening skills; Writes clearly and informatively; Follows organization policy with respect to work communications.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is punctual, observes prescribed work break/meal periods, and has acceptable overall attendance record.
- Leadership/Supervisory - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively and positively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Asks for and offers help when needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Working conditions are those typically encountered in an indoor office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- The employee is required to frequently: report to the office, traverse the office, sit at length, or otherwise maintain a stationary position while performing duties, transport equipment and files, operate and utilize the organization’s data management systems (including its computer network, internet, intranet and all affiliated systems), and communicate with coworkers and constituents.
- The employee must frequently lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.
- The employee must perceive, identify, observe, inspect, and assess data, property, and/or persons as necessary to perform the essential job duties.
- Must be able to work in the field and tolerate the extremes of weather conditions common to Central Florida.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: OCPA employees may be called upon to assist other departments as needed (e.g., workload capacity, declared county emergencies, etc.).
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: While employed by the Orange County Property Appraiser, employee must not for gratis or for compensation:
- Engage in any real estate activities such as, but not limited to, buying, selling, or acting as a broker for others
- Appraise property
- Sell OCPA computerized database information
- Engage in any outside computer programming or consulting
- Employees and members of their household may not own or hold a financial interest in an appraisal business.
AT-WILL STATEMENT: Employment at the Orange County Property Appraiser’s Office is on an “at-will” basis. It may be terminated at any time, with or without cause by either the employee or employer. It is not guaranteed, contracted, or promised for any length of time. No person other than the Orange County Property Appraiser has the authority to alter the at-will status of your employment or to enter any employment contract with you. The Orange County Property Appraiser reserves the right to change, amend or revoke rates of pay, terms, and conditions of your employment, and job offers at any time.