State of Florida

APPRAISER SPECIALIST - 73001100

State of Florida  •  $51k - $57k/yr  •  Tampa, FL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Requisition No: 884209

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: APPRAISER SPECIALIST - 73001100

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 73001100

Salary: $50,808.96 - $56,677.92 / annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026

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Florida Department of Revenue

Property Tax Oversight

Appraiser Specialist

Tallahassee

This is an Internal Agency Advertisement

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an Appraiser Specialist position within the Florida Department of Revenue's Property Tax Oversight Program. This program provides oversight to the 67 elected property appraisers throughout the state of Florida. This work consists of appraising real property to determine its just market value for assessment purposes in accordance with prescribed guidelines. Examples of work includes conducting field inspections of real property, vacant and improved, writing, and submitting USPAP compliant appraisal reports, verifying sales, data collection and interviewing parties familiar with various properties, such as contractors, grantors, grantees, and real estate agents. Candidates must be detailed oriented, have excellent communication skills, a strong writing ability, time management skills and problem-solving skills, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently employed with the Florida Department of Revenue.
  • Must have a minimum of three years of single-property or mass appraisal experience, including inspecting and valuing real properties such as commercial or industrial properties. *
  • Experience collecting and analyzing large quantities of sale, income, and expense data.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel to compile, interpret, analyze, and display validation data.
  • Experience in the application of multiple approaches to value and proper appraisal methodology.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

  • * College degree in Real Estate or closely related field can substitute on a year-for-year basis for experience.

PREFERENCES:

  • Florida State-Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Residential or General.
  • Registered Trainee Designation.
  • College degree and some appraisal training toward becoming a State-Certified Appraiser.
  • Professional real estate appraisal designation (such as CFE).
  • Completed any formal real estate appraisal education program (such as IAAO, AI).
  • Work experience in mass appraisal.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • This position is eligible for telework.
  • Outside employment may be allowed i.e.: residential appraisals.

SALARY: $50,808.96 - $56,677.92 / annually

BENEFITS: Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONTACT INFORMATION: Sydney Cooke, (850) 617-8857, Sydney.Cooke@floridarevenue.com.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER: In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT: If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

REMINDER: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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About State of Florida

Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.

Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.

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