Job Description

Requisition No: 885184

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SENIOR APPRAISER - 37000487

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000487

Salary: $68,000 to $72,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026

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Senior Appraiser

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of State Lands

Bureau of Appraisal

Position #37000487

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Division of State Lands (DSL) serves as Florida’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship and acts as staff to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (Board of Trustees). DSL’s work goes far beyond land acquisition. DSL oversees more than 12 million acres of public land across Florida, including lakes, rivers, and islands. These lands provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, connect with, and appreciate Florida’s one-of-a-kind natural landscapes.

The Bureau of Appraisal is responsible for:

• Supporting the land acquisition, disposition, and management activities of DSL by contracting with independent appraisers throughout the state for appraisal services. The purpose of these appraisals is to obtain an unbiased opinion of the overall value of the property to be purchased or sold, or the values of easements, leases, conservation easements, or special purpose properties, such as boat slips.
• Providing appraisal services to agencies outside DSL, including the Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Forest Service, Florida Department of Education, and the Florida Circuit Courts.

This position will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as contract manager of appraisal assignments associated with land acquisition and disposition projects for the DEP and other agencies.
• Work closely with public and private sector representatives and agency staff to obtain data necessary for appraisal assignments and to support land acquisition negotiations, real estate closings, and dispositions.
• Prepare advertisements for the selection of fee appraisers and review appraisers responsible for preparing appraisal reports and appraisal reviews.
• Manage and monitor appraisal assignments through coordination with agency staff, appraisers, and review appraisers.
• Examine preliminary and final appraisal products for approval and prepare administrative reviews of appraisal and appraisal review reports.
• Review and manage narrative appraisals and appraisal forms of varying complexity for acquisition, disposition, leasing, easement, exchange, and donation projects requested by varying agencies.
• Evaluate valuation reports and determine whether to recommend their acceptance or rejection.
• Prepare technical appraisal review reports for in-house appraisal reviews and develop other reports and analyses related to real estate transactions, as requested.
• Travel throughout the state to conduct property site and comparable sale inspections and attend meetings with appraisers, review appraisers, and property owners regarding appraisal assignments.
• Attend conferences, technical training sessions, and educational seminars to maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards governing appraisal practices, including requirements of DEP, DSL, the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of real estate; computer applications; administrative principles and practices; office procedures and practices; and the methods of data collection.

Ability to: Appraise real estate; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing real estate appraisal; prepare clear and effective narrative appraisal reports; independently review real estate appraisals for compliance with applicable guidelines and requirements and determine their validity; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; determine work priorities; assign work, and ensure the timely and accurate completion of assignments; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; formulate and apply policies and procedures related to operational and management analysis; organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other materials; collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems, and identify opportunities to improve operational and management practices; exercise sound judgement; conduct fact-finding research; and work effectively as part of a team.

Other Requirements:

• At least five years of verifiable related experience in appraisals. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited university or college may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Travel.
• Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, section 215.422, Florida Statutes (F.S.).

Preferred Qualification:

• Upon appointment the incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Florida General/Residential Real Estate Appraiser Certification or provide other state’s equivalent.

Pay:

$68,000 to $72,000; commensurate with education and experience.

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
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• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.