JOB SUMMARY
This is a mid to senior-level professional position under the general direction of the Sr. Director of Valuation Services. This position provides the valuation of all property types for ad valorem purposes through the application of industry accepted methods, standard appraisal techniques, and statistical analysis including sales comparison, income and cost approaches. This position will focus on commercial valuation with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Annually re-assesses commercial properties, located in designated market areas, by reviewing available data including income and expense statements, cap rates, and rent schedules in determining values to produce a level of assessment in compliance with departmental goals and the Department of Revenue (DOR) guidelines, measured by sales ratio analysis of the tax roll.
- Communicates with property owners in person, over the phone, and by email to provide quality customer service concerning methods and procedures used in determining value. Answers questions and investigates complaints by owners, representatives of outside agencies, and other employees relative to property values and appraisal techniques.
- Demonstrates skilled proficiency in solving potential value problems with little or no supervision during Truth in Millage (TRIM) and Value Adjustment Board (VAB) periods. Independently prepares BCPAO's supporting data for VAB petition hearings. Represents BCPAO at VAB petition hearings involving commercial properties and able to assist others in their case preparation.
- Assists in the development of income data; conducts interviews with owners and/or their legal representatives in order to complete a study of typical commercial and industrial property types to support various rental rates, vacancy, and expense ratios used in the income approach for these properties.
- Reviews and re-assesses assigned parcels, splits and combinations, E&Is or DPs, new subdivisions or condos, tax estimates and additions to the tax roll with correctness and minimal supervision in respect to applicable state statutes, rules and guidelines. Uses available imaging technology to verify or update relevant data. Assists with field audits and verifies property descriptions.
- Assists other staff, within the department and throughout the organization, regarding the valuation of all types of property.
- Assists in damage assessment in coordination with federal and state emergency management offices during the aftermath of local disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Contingencies such as these may require after-hours or weekend duty.
- Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
- Associates - Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate or related field; or minimum of three - seven (3-7) years of related assessment experience and/or training with five (5) years of experience in commercial property assessment.
- Successful completion of courses in the Mass Appraisal and the Income Approach to Valuation, Course 112 or its equivalent.
- For the Valuation Appraiser II position, Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation, or able to obtain within two (2) years.
- For the Sr. Commercial Appraiser position, one of the following designations or certifications (or in the process of obtaining) is required:
- CAE – Certified Assessment Evaluator (IAAO)
- MAI – Member of the Appraisal Institute
- MAS – Mass Appraisal Specialist (IAAO)
- General Real Estate Appraiser (Florida)
- State-Certified Appraisal License preferred.
- Proficient in office policies, Florida Statutes and FDOR guidelines in making reliable conclusions and recommended actions in commercial property valuation.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the Computer Assisted Appraisal System (CAMA) to organize, plan and prepare daily work activities necessary to mass update values.
- Geographical competency of the real estate market in the Brevard County area.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Valid Florida driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee may frequently be required to walk some distances while in the field and to negotiate construction sites, uneven terrain, high grasslands, as well as steps/stairways. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
LEADERSHIP
Employees in this position organize work around broad organizational goals and processes. Their supervisor oversees their activities through regular meetings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities and needs.
COMPLEXITY
Employees in this position perform work that encompasses advanced technical, scientific, legal or mathematical concepts. Their work directly contributes to the implementation of specific policies, programs, or initiatives of the organization.
DECISION MAKING
Employees in this position make decisions that govern their activities as well as others. Their decisions impact how their unit provides services and support to internal and external customers.
RELATIONSHIPS
Employees in this position work with more than ten coworkers who mostly engage in the same activities.
