A Property Appraiser or Assessor determines the value of real property, including buildings and real estate or other personal or commercial property, as the basis for determining how much tax is owed. Assesses or calculates how much tax is owed, including property tax for homes, businesses or land, income tax, or tax owed for goods traded or imported internationally.
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Veterans' Preference:
In order to qualify, Additional documentation must be submitted with your application. To apply Applying for employment with our agency is now easier than ever.
Simply follow the steps below:
Complete the Employment Application form . Be sure to answer all questions completely and electronically sign and date where indicated. Save the completed form on your computer/device. Attach your completed application and resume and email to jobs@sarasotapropertyappraiser.gov. It's that easy! You can also fax your submission to (941) 861-8243, or mail/hand deliver to:
Sarasota County Property Appraiser Attn:
Human Resources 2001 Adams Lane Sarasota, FL 34237 An EOE, including disability/veterans Residential Appraiser-Sarasota Professional work in mass appraisal of residential 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. Reports to the Residential Valuation Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Collects, analyzes, interprets, and processes data Assists with professional development and training of less experienced Appraisers as directed Able to recognize and anticipate data or valuation problems and develop solutions Conducts and ensures property inspections are completed in accordance with Florida Laws Develops and utilizes regression analysis and other statistical models Specifies and calibrates valuation models on a mass appraisal basis Receives and makes telephone calls to taxpayers regarding concerns of property valuations Determines just values based upon analysis of location, use, income, and other factors Utilizes the three approaches to value Able to develop adjustments from market data Allocates values and makes adjustments for split or combined properties Prepares and presents data and information to Value Adjustment Board as required Other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
Associates degree with 5 or more years of related experience in mass or single property appraisals with CFE, State Certification, or Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of related Appraisal experience with CFE, State Certification Those employees hired without proper certifications must achieve them within specified periods of time Varying combinations of education and experience will satisfy required minimums All courses and certifications must be completed before promotion to the Senior or Management level Valid Florida driver license
