Commercial Appraiser Manager

Timothy E. Parker, C.F.APutnam County Property Appraiser_________________________________________________________________Phone 386/329-0286 ● Fax: 386/329-0447Email: appraiser@putnam-fl.gov ● Website: pa.putnam-fl.com

GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position involves the valuation of commercial real estate for ad valorem purposes through the application of standard appraisal techniques, including the sales comparison, income and cost approaches. Work is performed under the supervision of the Property Appraiser or designee. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs more complex field evaluation functions in the assessment of commercial properties.Participates in the collection, analysis and review of commercial property data. Analyzes and reconstructs income and expense statements upon adherence to confidentiality and nondisclosure obligations.Inspects, reviews and reconciles commercial property sales in compliance with State standards, as measured by the sales ratio analysis of the tax roll. Confers with builders, manufacturers, developers, etc. to gather data for use in establishing square foot rates for the assessment of property.Investigates more complex complaints and confers with property owners or their legal representatives to explain methods, procedures and policies with respect to the valuation placed on any commercial parcel of property in the County.Makes value adjustments when warranted, and justifies the changes.Performs commercial real estate research including comparable sales data, comparable income and expense data, as well as market trends and market derived overall capitalization rates data.Develops and performs necessary mass income updates into the computer assisted mass appraisal system and verifies the accuracy and validity of resulting changes to value.Responds to citizen and other inquiries timely and accurately while communicating the position of the Property Appraiser in a positive, uniform and consistent manner.Prepares Property Appraiser Office VAB (Value Adjustment Board) evidence packages and appears before the VAB to explain and defend assessments. Assembles supporting appraisal data and appears as an expert witness or gives testimony during litigation proceedings. May be required to staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Field Operations Center (FOC) during emergency situations. May be required to conduct damage assessment in coordination with federal and state emergency management offices during the aftermath of local disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes. Contingencies such as these may require after-hours or weekend duty.Must be capable of performing the valuation of commercial property types with little assistance or oversight from the Property Appraiser.Assists other departments as needed. Works with other governmental agencies as necessary.Performs other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Coordinates with the Operation Department regarding valuation techniques, statistical analysis and calibration of computer models to accurately reflect the current market value of commercial properties within Putnam County.Insures compliance with Department of Revenue rules, regulations, and statistical measures as it relates to commercial properties.Determines and develops unit prices for all bona fide commercial agriculture properties.Determines the effect of conservation easements on commercial properties including those classified as agricultural.Coordinates with the Homestead Department regarding exemption eligibility.Coordinates with the Deed Department regarding the qualification of sales. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of real estate appraisal methods and techniques. Knowledge of the general methods, products and workmanship typically used in commercial construction. Knowledge of the Florida statutes and Department of Revenue regulations and statistical parameters governing appraisal of property. Knowledge of legal descriptions and related means of locating property. Ability to make accurate and rapid mathematical calculations. Ability to draw dimensional outlines of structures to the proper scale both by hand and digitally.Ability to tactfully answer questions and give information to the public. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Apex software. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in real estate appraisal assessment administration or related field, or ability to obtain within one year. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS Ability to become a Certified Florida Evaluator within two years.Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. Possession of a State-Certified General Appraiser’s License or State-Certified Residential Appraiser’s License preferred but not required. Must provide your own transportation.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction)Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of dataAbility to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of timeAbility to answer a phoneAbility to climb and descend stairs ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Works inside and outside in varying weather conditions. The Property Appraiser’s policy restricts all forms of smoking including e-cigarettes, vapors, and chewing tobacco. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 AT WILL STATEMENT Employment at the Putnam County Property Appraiser’s office is on an “at-will” basis. It may be terminated at any time, with or without cause by either the employee or the employer. It is not guaranteed, contracted or promised for any length of time. No person other than the Putnam County Property Appraiser has the authority to alter the at-will status of your employment or to enter into any employment contract with you. The Putnam County Property Appraiser reserves the right to change, amend, or revoke rates of pay, terms and conditions of your employment and job offers at any time.