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Requisition No:884200 Agency: Department of Revenue Working Title: SENIOR APPRAISER - 73006889 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number:73006889 Salary: $58,963.20 / annually Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Florida Department of Revenue Property Tax Oversight Senior Appraiser Fort Myers If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team.We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providingemployment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website . JOB SUMMARY This is Senior Appraiser position is within the Florida Department of Revenue's Property Tax Oversight Program. This program provides oversight to the 67 elected property appraisers throughout the state of Florida. This work consists of appraising real property to determine its just market value for assessment purposes in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Examples of work include conducting field inspections of real property, vacant and improved, writing and submitting USPAP compliant appraisal reports, verifying sales, data collection and interviewing parties familiar with various properties, such as contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents. Candidates must be detailed oriented, have excellent communication skills, a strong writing ability, time management skills and problem-solving skills, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must have a minimum of four years of single-property or mass appraisal experience, including inspecting and valuing real properties such as commercial, or industrial properties. * Experience collecting and analyzing large quantities of sale, income, and expense data. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel to compile, interpret, analyze, and display validation data. Experience in the application of multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology. SUBSTITUTIONS * College degree in Real Estate or closely related field can substitute on a year-for-year basis for experience. PREFERENCES Florida State-Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Residential or General. Registered Trainee Designation. College degree and some appraisal training toward becoming a State-Certified Appraiser. Professional real estate appraisal designation (such as CFE). Completed any formal real estate appraisal education program (such as IAAO, AI). Work experience in mass appraisal. SPECIAL NOTES The salary for this position is $58,963.19 annually plus stipend is Florida State-Certified. State-Certified Residential Appraisers will receive a $1200 annual stipend. State Certified General Appraisers will receive a $2,500 annual stipend. Personal transportation is required to and from work and in the performance of assigned responsibilities. The is real estate appraisal work, requiring inspections to be performed in various weather conditions. Appraisal Training, appraisal education and a path to obtain a state-certified license in available within our Program for qualified candidates. Travel is required. This position is telework eligible upon supervisors approval. Outside employment may be allowed i.e.: residential appraisals SALARY $58,963.20 / annually BENEFITS Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance. CONTACT INFORMATION Sydney Cooke, (850) 617-8857, Sydney.Cooke@floridarevenue.com. SCREENING DISCLAIMER Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration. SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview. CANDIDATE POOL Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints. WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations. REMINDER Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hireor promotionunless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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