Commercial Appraiser

Commercial Appraiser Print ( Apply ufeff Commercial Appraiser Salary $70,000.00 Annually Location Jacksonville, FL Job Type Appointed Employee Job Number 2025-06717 Department PROPERTY APPRAISER Opening Date 08/28/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 u201cyesu201d to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love The Property Appraiser Department is actively seeking a Commercial 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. 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. + Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred. + Ideal candidate would be proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access. + Successful applications of mass appraisal techniques and process. LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: + A valid state Driver's License is required prior to application and must be maintained + Must qualify prior to application, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification + Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE); or must be considered actively pursuing courses to obtain CFE. A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply using the link provided in the exam announcement. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. If basing your qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the schoolu2019s 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 u201d a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. 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 post-secondary 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: If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteranu2019s 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: Veteransu2019 Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: 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. 01 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

Created: 2025-12-05