Residential Appraiser

JOB SUMMARY

This is a professional position under the immediate supervision of the Residential Appraisal

Director and under the general direction of the Chief Appraiser. The position provides the

valuation of residential property for ad valorem tax purposes through the application of industry

accepted methods, standard appraisal techniques, and statistical analysis including income, sales

comparison and cost approaches to value.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Annually reassesses residential properties located in designated market areas through the sales

approach, or otherwise the most applicable approach to valuation, income or cost.

• Enters data into CAMA system accurately and independently, creating traverses, selecting

structural elements and extra features, qualities and indexes while ensuring accurate coding,

capping and data input for tax roll submission to the Department of Revenue.

• Communicates professionally with property owners, tax representatives, the public at large and

colleagues.

• Investigates and answers questions concerning property values and appraisal techniques, methods

and procedures used in determining value.

• Independently addresses and attempts to resolve potential value disputes during Truth in Millage

(TRIM) and Value Adjustment Board (VAB) periods.

• Reviews and confirms sales via the qualification process, and conducts sales ratio

studies.

• Revalues land, buildings and extra features, and reviews ratios in all assigned market

areas.

• Performs property inspections in accordance with Florida Statutes using desktop tools when

possible, and conducts physical field inspections when necessary.

• Independently analyzes data and situations to identify errors, situational or systemic problems,

then develops and implements solutions.

• Gathers and maintains data to support periodic and special reports documenting

activities.

• Attends staff and other professional meetings; attends technical or professional seminars or

conferences.

• Assists in preparing cases and evidence for property value defense at Value Adjustment Board

hearings.

• Collaborates, coordinates and cooperates with individuals and departments within the Property

Appraiser’s office.

• Performs related duties, projects, assignments and other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of property appraisal and Florida Statutes governing office operations.

• Knowledge of mass appraisal principles, methodologies and procedures.

• Knowledge of residential appraisal principles, methodologies and procedures.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise reports.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Augustine, FL 32084: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000