Commercial Property Analyst ID-7332

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Major Functions

Technical work in the collection and analysis of economic, legal, physical, and sociological data in order to estimate just value in accord with statutory provisions.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)


Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of advanced, specialized property assessment records experience in a Property Appraiser's office. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

  • The preferred candidate will be a state-certified general appraiser.
  • Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
  • Must earn Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation within 2-1/2 years of hire.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge in theory and practice of the income, cost and market approaches to value.
  • Knowledge of statutes and regulations governing the process of appraising for ad valorem taxation purposes.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret all types of legal descriptions, including metes and bounds, as well as the ability to locate property on county parcel maps.
  • Ability to explain and discuss assessment information and procedures with members of the general public in a tactful and responsible manner.
  • Ability to compute perimeters of structures and draw to scale.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to make judgment calls on functional and economic obsolescence.
  • Ability to review information, perform research and come to conclusions based on findings.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others.
  • Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.


SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:All employees of the Volusia County Property Appraisers office may be called upon to assist in a declared emergency situation (i.e. Hurricane, Tornado, Fire and etc.).

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals, instructions, legal descriptions, maps, financial reports, schematics, memos and other correspondence. Ability to complete general mathematical functions. Ability to write reports, summaries, financial reports, memos and other correspondence. Ability to relay information to others.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull 10 pounds. Ability to talk, see, and hear. Visual acuity (e.g. depth perception, color acuity) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle and review maps/parcels. Ability to grasp; finger dexterity.

Environmental Demand: Primarily inside work.
Volusia County Property Appraiser is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We value our service veterans and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
'We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status"
NOTE: The property appraiser office will be covering the cost of medical, dental, and vision for 2025.

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