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Commercial Appraiser

Salary

$70,000.00 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2025-06213

Department

PROPERTY APPRAISER

Opening Date

10/02/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four 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 Property Appraisers Office actively seeking two (2) Commercial Property Appraisers.

Did you know that as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 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 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This position reports to the Commercial Group Manager and is responsible for performing appraisals of commercial properties and appraisal related work on difficult and complex properties, improved or vacant, by utilizing the income, cost and market approaches to value and in accordance with F.S. 193.011.

Examples of Work

• Completes appraisals using prescribed methods for assigned functionality or geographic area.

• Defends assessed values before the Value Adjustment Board and in court proceedings.

• Provides support to taxpayers and representatives.

• Verifies sales information, receive fee appraisals, income data, and inspect condition of improvements; this aspect generally involves interaction with Real estate agents, property managers and owners.

• Provides additional explanation to the Department of Revenue for error and insolvency letters submitted.

• Gathers information from Government Agencies regarding the legally permissible uses of real property.

• Interfaces with other Divisions to transmit information, and ensure organizational goals are being met.

• Demonstrates competence in appraising commercial properties (improved or vacant) to include reading legal descriptions, analyzing sales transactions, leases, rent rolls, ground leases, profit & loss statements, determining highest and best use, developing and analyzing appropriate units of comparison, and grouping homogeneous properties into neighborhoods.

• Deals tactfully and courteously with the general public, explaining appraisal methods and procedures clearly and concisely.

• Communicates orally and writing effectively to explain appraisal methods and procedures clearly and concisely. Produces professional correspondence.

• Utilizes CAMA system, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, GIS and MLS.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Previous experience in commercial real estate appraisal required.

• Ideal candidate would be proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access.

• Successful applications of mass appraisal techniques and process.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: These documents are required with your application.

• Resume

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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 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

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

  04

  A bachelors' degree is preferred. Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor.

  06

  Do you have previous experience in commercial real estate appraisal?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  08

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  09

  Do you have previous experience in a county appraiser's office?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  11

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  12

  Do you have experience with applications of mass appraisal techniques?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  14

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  15

  Do you understand you must be willing to mark your real estate license to "inactive" status if selected for this position?

• I am willing to inactive my real estate license while employed in this position.

• I do not wish to inactivate my real estate license.

• I do not have an active real estate license.

  16

  Are you proficient in proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access?

• I am proficient with Microsoft Excel only.

• I am proficient with Microsoft Access only.

• I am proficient with both.

• I am familiar with one or both, but not proficient.

• None of the above.

  17

  Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class E Driver License

• GA Standard Driver's License

• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• License from another State.

• Learner Permit

• My license is currently invalid.

• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

  18

  If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

• D or H - Employment Purposes

• P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

• S or I – Other Restriction

• Two or more of these restrictions.

• I have an out of state license.

• None of the above.

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  Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  20

  Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  21

  Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  22

  I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

• I do not possess a valid driver's license.

  23

  Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

  24

  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

  25

  A resume is required with your application. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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Agency

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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