Tangible Personal Property Appraiser Position Available In Duval, Florida

Tangible Personal Property Appraiser City of Jacksonville, FL – 3.9 Jacksonville, FL Job Details $50,500 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Wellness program 457(b) Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Gym membership Loan forgiveness Life insurance Lunch & learns Qualifications CPA Writing skills Certified Fraud Examiner Mid-level High school diploma or GED Analysis skills Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Accounting Business Associate’s degree 2 years Full Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! The Duval County Property Appraiser’s Office is seeking a Tangible Personal Property (TPP) Appraiser. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. The TPP Appraiser performs a variety of duties involved in the assessment of tangible personal property for the purpose of ad valorem taxation. This position involves complex tasks requiring independent and unbiased judgement to formulate fair and accurate market values of personal property that is used in a business for income-producing purposes. Examples of Work Receives, analyzes, and inputs tangible personal property returns (form DR-405) into computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system. Sets up new accounts through discovery via local news, building permits, and physical inspections. Advises business owners, CPA’s, and tax representatives concerning proper DR-405 filing processes, assessment procedures per Florida Statutes, and general questions. Performs field visits within an assigned geographic area for discovery or at taxpayer’s request. Defends market values (including classifications, depreciation tables, and obsolescence) informally and for formal appeals with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Maintains market knowledge of industry, along with current local business events. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of property tax, assessment, and appraisal Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency with math Ability to read and interpret financial statements and related data. Ability to read and interpret Florida Statutes and Rules as they pertain to property assessment in the state of Florida. Ability to organize and prioritize workload within assigned time constraints and deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with tact, patience, and courtesy Ability to apply research and analysis techniques. Ability to proficiently operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, calculator, and copy machine.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information Position Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED Two years of education and/or experience in appraisal, business, accounting, or related field Associate or bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred

Licensing/Certification/Registration:

A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. Must qualify for City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment. Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE); or must take courses to obtain CFE upon hiring.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.

Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make ” ” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran’s preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference. If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention:

Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630

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