Commercial Appraiser

We’re glad you’re considering the Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office as a prospective employer! We are headquartered in the historic Terrace Building in Sarasota and with offices in Venice and North Port. The Sarasota County Property Appraiser’s Office offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, a deferred compensation plan, vehicle for business use, fitness facilities, Florida Retirement System plan, eleven (11) paid holidays, a generous paid time off system, a flexible work schedule (for designated positions) and more. We search for individuals who can accept change, challenge, and are committed to our community. Our motto, “Serving our community with pride and accountability”, is what we do best!

Applicants must complete and submit the Employment Application found on our website at www.sc-pa.com to be considered for this position. Please submit your resume to accompany your application.

This full-time position located in our Sarasota office is professional work in the mass appraisal of commercial real property in Sarasota County. Activities include property inspection and collection of field and market data, research, organization, analysis, and interpretation of market data in order to establish just values for real property; discussions about and explanations of value with taxpayers, and preparation of single property assessment reviews for oral presentation in Value Adjustment Board public hearings or legal challenges to value.

Essential Job Functions:

· Analyze, appraise, and review commercial real property using standard appraisal practices and procedures; travel to property locations, measure, photograph and assemble necessary records and field data; work closely with property owners, builders and developers. This includes a competent understanding and application of the income, sales and cost approaches to value.

· Input commercial property information into the CAMA system (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal). Utilize other software as needed, included GIS applications, and Microsoft Office suite.

· Understanding of generally accepted appraisal practice and Florida Statute 193.011.

· Research, review, and verify vacant and improved sales. Review deeds, listings, sale surveys and other documents to determine if sales should be qualified. Determine and apply appropriate sale qualification codes.

· Support values at Value Adjustment Board hearings. Assemble and organize data and analyses in preparation for depositions and testimony related to Circuit Court challenges.

· Consult in person and by telephone with taxpayers and other representatives to resolve appraisal and administrative problems; explain assessment criteria; answer questions regarding property values, appraisal techniques and statutory requirements.

· Assist with developing and maintaining commercial property valuation models including income modeling and CAMA adjustments.

· Establish effective working relationships with staff and act professionally and courteously when dealing with the public, staff of other agencies, or co-workers.

· Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Education:

· High school or recognized equivalent. Further degree (Associates or Bachelors) from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics is preferred. Varying combinations of education and experience will satisfy required minimums.

· A minimum of five (5) years of varied technical appraisal experience and a CFE or related professional appraisal designation or state certification.

· Required knowledge of highest and best use theory; must be able to utilize the income, cost and sales comparison approaches to determine market value of commercial properties.

· Competent in the use of computers, databases, word processing and spreadsheets is required. Ability to use MS office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, TEAMS) comfortably and knowledgeably.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• varied technical appraisal: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000