DEPUTY PROPERTY APPRAISER

Job Description

Job Description

Updated : 02 / 20 / 2025

SALARY : Starting at $152,440 (commensurate with experience)

SUMMARY : Performs senior-level managerial and administrative duties. Manages, directs, and oversees the personnel, policies, and procedures within the Valuations Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The essential duties of the Deputy Property Appraiser may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Directs and supervises the Valuations department, which includes Commercial, Residential, and Tangible Personal Property.
• Develop appraisal standards and practices for the Valuations department, which includes Commercial, Residential, and Tangible Personal Property.
• Review and oversee the assessment and classification of real and personal property ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable Florida Statutes, Administrative Code Rules, and appraisal standards.
• Oversee the calibration of mass appraisal models in compliance with Florida Department of Revenue requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Florida Department of Revenue tax roll approval deadlines and requirements.
• Supervise the establishment of personal property tables and performance of personal property market studies, as necessary.
• Assist staff in all aspects of the assessment of complex real and personal properties.
• Conducts training on appraisal methodology and other topics, as necessary.
• Work closely with the General Counsel & Chief Deputy Property Appraiser and outside legal counsel in connection with administrative, circuit court, and appellate proceedings.
• Represent OCPA at Value Adjustment Board hearings and circuit court proceedings, including mediations, depositions, and trials, as necessary.
• Assist in implementing legislative changes that are pertinent to the operation of the Valuations Department.
• Acts as liaison with the Florida Department of Revenue and other government agencies as directed by the Property Appraiser or her designee.
• Discuss property assessments with owners, professionals, and other governmental agencies, as necessary.
• Assist OCPA Operations in developing, presenting, and defending annual budget requirements for the Valuations Department.
• Complete performance evaluations on immediate subordinate staff and oversee the performance evaluations conducted by Directors, Managers, and Supervisors within the Valuations Department.
• Coordinates and participates in damage assessments after local disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes. Contingencies such as these may require after-hours or weekend duty.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This position is responsible for a functional area. This position has Director and Manager level direct reports.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Substitution : A master’s degree in business or public administration or a related field may substitute for three (3) years of relevant management-level experience.

Salary : $152,440