Employment Opportunities
Application
An application must be completed. If a resume is available, please attach it to the completed application. This application pertains to openings in the Property Appraiser’s office only. If you wish to apply for a position with the Board of County Commissioners or another Constitutional officer you must complete another application at those offices.
Review Of Qualifications
All active applications are reviewed when a position becomes available. If you are to receive further consideration at that time, you will be contacted by telephone. If you are not contacted, your application will remain in our active file. All applications are kept active for six months from the date of application. If you call to update your application within those six months, the application will be updated from the date of your call.
Interview
Interviews are granted on the basis of qualifications, depending on the position that is available.
Selection
At each step in the process a candidate's qualifications are carefully reviewed for further consideration. If you are selected for the position you will be notified via telephone and given an exact date and time to report to work. If you are interviewed and not selected, you will receive notification by mail stating that the position has been filled. Your application will remain in the active file.
Thank you for your interest in the Property Appraiser's Office. If you have any questions, please call 941-743-1470.
NOTE: Please retain this letter for your records.
- High school diploma or equivalent. Additional degrees (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) from an accredited college or university with a focus in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Economics are preferred.
- Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- State Certification or professional designation bestowed by a recognized appraisal organization is strongly preferred. Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation is required but can be obtained within two (2) years of employment if applicant has a State Certification or other designation.
- Minimum of five (5) years of varied technical single/mass appraisal experience. Varying combinations of education and experience can satisfy minimum requirements.
- Competent in the use of computers, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and sketch programs. Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) to compile, analyze, interpret, and display data.
- Must be able to develop and utilize the cost, sales comparison, and income approaches to estimate the market value of commercial and/or multi-family real estate for most properties and most complicated property types.
- Effective in verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
The job duties illustrated are intended only as an example of the types of work performed by incumbents assigned areas. Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from a position if duties are similar, related or are a logical assignment of the position.
- Participate in the research and collection of income and expense data, market-derived capitalization rate and gross rent multiplier data, cost data, comparable sales data, and other market data relating to the appraisal of commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties. Work closely with business/property owners, realtors, builders, developers, and other market participants.
- With minimal supervision, maintain accurate property record files utilizing a Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and other software applications. Process cuts, consolidations, zoning changes, and other tasks assigned while understanding how complicated property changes affect a property’s assessed and capped values.
- Research, review, and verify vacant or improved sales. Review deeds, listings, sale surveys, and other documents to determine if sales should be qualified. Determine and apply appropriate sale qualification codes in all property transfer scenarios with minimal supervision.
- Conduct site inspections or complete desktop reviews, as necessary, to measure, photograph, evaluate condition of improvements, and assemble necessary records for various property types with minimal supervision.
- Develop, maintain, and apply knowledge of professional appraisal practices, standards, and laws necessary for effective performance of the Property Appraiser’s office.
- With minimal supervision, analyze, appraise, and review commercial or multi-family real property assignments using standard appraisal practices and procedures. This includes an experienced understanding and application of the income, cost, and sales comparison approaches to value for most property types and complicated property types.
- Consult in person and by telephone with property owners and/or their agents to resolve complicated appraisal and administrative issues, explain assessment procedures, answer questions regarding property values, appraisal techniques, and statutory requirements.
- Explain, prepare evidence packages, and defend complicated appraisals to property owners and/or their agents, before the Value Adjustment Board, Special Magistrate, or in legal proceedings.
- Make recommendations for value changes or tax roll corrections as necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality of personal identifying and financial information as required by law.
- Establish effective working relationships with co-workers and act professionally and courteously when dealing with the public or the staff of other agencies.
- Adhere to the Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s Deputy Manual of Personnel Policies.
- Assist with the training of new personnel in a non-supervisory capacity.
- Assist others, as needed, with their duties to ensure timely and accurate completion of tax roll.
- Advise Senior Commercial Appraiser of all matters affecting departmental operations coming to your attention.
- Provides support to others in fulfilling their responsibilities as needed.
- Performs other detail intensive work-related intricacies as required.
- Functions for this position are primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled environment.
- Infrequent periods of driving a county vehicle, exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions), standing, walking, bending, and/or working on irregular surfaces.
- The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
- This position requires occasional attendance at weekend or evening meetings and conferences.
Group medical coverage includes physician services, hospitalization, prescription drugs, maternity, and mental health benefits. Dependent coverage is available if employees wish to cover a spouse and/or child(ren). Premiums may be paid on a pre-tax basis.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Coverage for preventative and
diagnostic care such as exams, cleanings and x-rays is at 100%. Restorative care
such as fillings, extractions, root canals and oral surgery are covered after a
deductible and co-insurance limits have been satisfied. Major services such as
crowns, dentures and bridges are covered after a deductible and co-insurance
have been satisfied. Orthodontic coverage is also available for children under
age 19.
VISION COVERAGE
Coverage includes eye examination and lenses in network, paid at 100% after a $10 copay. Exams and
lenses are available every 12 months; frames are available every 24 months.
LIFE INSURANCE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D):
Term life insurance and AD&D coverage
equal to two times annual salary, not to exceed $50,000. Premium is at no cost
to employees.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
An optional benefit available at the
employee's expense. LTD provides coverage after an employee is unable to work
for 6 months. The benefit is 60% of monthly salary up to age 65, or according to
the age schedule if over 65 at the time of the disability.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD)
An optional benefit available at the employee's expense. STD Provides
replacement of wages when an employee is unable to work due to a non
occupational injury/illness. The benefit is 60% of weekly salary after the
employee has been unable to work for 30 days.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
Medical and dependent care accounts are available on a pre-tax basis for payment
of qualified out-of-pocket medical or daycare expenses.
OTHER OPTIONAL PLANS
During Open Enrollment, optional plans are available at the employee's
expense. These include cancer policies, accident policies and optional
life insurance for employee, spouse and child(ren).
The County also offers retirement plans and other Special discount offers not listed here.
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18500 Murdock Circle, Room 328
Port Charlotte, Florida
33948-1076