FIELD APPRAISER I, TPP VALUATIONS

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the discovery and appraisal of tangible personal property for ad valorem tax purposes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties of the Field Appraiser I, TPP Valuations include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct a physical inspection of tangible personal property pertaining to businesses. Gather data related to property type, age, condition, and quantity. Review various records and resources to verify that values are uniform and reflect fair market value. Calculate the value of taxable tangible personal property using information provided on tangible personal property tax returns. Investigate incomplete or questionable tax returns. Investigate inquiries and complaints concerning value. Confer with property owners or their representatives to explain the methods, procedures, and policies with respect to the value placed on tangible personal property in Orange County. Make use of available information sources to identify new businesses that should be added to the tax roll. Investigate business locations that may have been sold, closed, or experienced other changes during the preceding year. Investigate businesses that fail to file annual tangible personal property tax returns. Prepare Property Appraiser Office Value Adjustment Board (VAB) evidence packages and appear before the Value Adjustment Board to explain and defend assessments. Responsible for assisting with special assignments. Specializes in certain categories of tangible personal property - such as income properties, billboards, vending, utilities, and lease accounts - as required. Must be able to learn and use the Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal System (CAMA) and iPad field application to organize, plan, and prepare daily work activities. Must possess a working knowledge of the three recognized approaches to value and their applicability to tangible personal property. Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and clean driving record. Perform minor safety and operational checks on assigned agency vehicles (i.e., Gas level, safety devices, tire pressure checks, etc.) 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 be called to assist in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Field Operations Center (FOC) during emergency situations. 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 job has no supervisory responsibilities. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Years of experience: Must have a minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Education: Must hold an Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Substitution:Twoyears of experience as an appraiser in a government assessment office, or two years of experience as a private real estate appraiser, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to perform the job-specific competencies. Certificates, licenses, and registrations: The professional designation of 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; 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). Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat. Ability to create and edit PDF documents, prepare fillable forms, and share and review forms. 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. Ability to render judgments concerning the value of tangible personal property and record descriptive data accurately. Ability to respond to general assessment inquiries from the public tactfully and courteously. Must be able to work under stress when dealing with the public. Language Skills: Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred; but not required