Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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:

• Direct and supervise the Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, and Tangible Personal Property Divisions.
• Develop appraisal standards and practices for the Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate, and Tangible Personal Property Divisions.
• 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.
• Conduct training on appraisal methodology and other topics, as necessary.
• Work closely with the Chief Deputy Property Appraiser & General Counsel 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 trial, as necessary.
• Assist in implementing legislative changes that are pertinent to the operation of the Valuations Department.
• Act 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.
• Coordinate and participate in damage assessments during the aftermath of local disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes. Contingencies such as these may require after-hours or weekend duty.
• Meets all attendance and punctuality requirements by reporting to work consistently and on time in accordance with agency policy.   
• Perform other duties and special projects as 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:

• Years of experience: Must have at least ten (10) years of experience appraising real property and/or personal property and at least seven (7) years of experience in a management-level position.
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, real estate, or related field, is required.
  • Substitution: A Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field, may substitute for three (3) years of relevant management-level experience.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations A commercial real estate designation, such as the as the MAI from the Appraisal Institute or the CAE Designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers, is required. A State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license is preferred.
• Must obtain a Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation from the Florida Department of Revenue within two (2) years of employment. Enrollment in classes required to obtain CFE designation is contingent upon class availability and departmental needs.
• Computer skills required : Database Software (Access); Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Contract Management Systems; Project Management Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation software (PowerPoint).
• Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat. Ability to create and edit PDF documents, prepare fillable forms, and share and review forms.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Additional Skills required: Must have the ability work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
• Must possess strong critical, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

• Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

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