↵GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a professional managerial position with the responsibility for planning and administering the daily operation of the Valuations Department.  Supervision is received from the Chief Deputy Property Appraiser.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan, organize, coordinate, and, direct the activities of the appraisal and assessment of real property countywide including periodic analysis of readily available data, quality control on model calibration, and review of other related pertinent data.
2. Carry out management responsibilities for staff in accordance with office policies, procedures, and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work.
3. Develop and implement sound administrative procedures for the conduct of all departmental functions.
4. Develop and implement sound training programs for new and existing employees to maintain a highly trained and efficient staff.  Implement effective performance evaluations on immediate subordinate staff.
5. Represent the office in Value Adjustment Board proceedings or court proceedings.  Maintain court case files, confer with legal counsel when necessary and represent the office when possible in giving testimony in court hearings and all related matters.
6. Establish efficient and effective methodologies to maintain valuation processes and timely inspection programs.
7. Establish timetables for the completion of specific valuation and procedural tasks.
8. Maintain current knowledge of industry, regulatory, and legislative developments affecting property appraisal to ensure proper application of department policies and procedures.
9. Assist in the matters of mutual interest with other departments within the office as necessary.
10. Correspond with the public and other agencies concerning appraisal matters.  Attend and participate in meetings relating to property valuation involving the public and elected and appointed officials
11. Develop and recommend the annual budget for the department.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Deputies will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of modern principles, practices, and procedures of real property assessment and existing Florida property tax laws.
• Thorough knowledge of CAMA systems pertaining to assessment and valuation of real property. Ability to provide input and assistance concerning the design, implementation, and maintenance of all new mass appraisal systems, including staff and training, design and control of  reporting formats.
• Thorough knowledge of statistical applications used in assessment administration.
• Ability to plan, assign and review the work of groups of employees engaged in field and office assessment work.
• Ability to effectively promote and maintain positive public relations.
• Ability to interpret and explain statutory rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze facts concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to express one’s self clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Management or a related field.
• At least ten (10) years of progressively knowledgeable and skilled experience in property appraisal and assessment functions, the majority of which shall have been in a managerial or advisory capacity.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

1. Possession of a valid Florida Driver License.
2. Two (2) of the following designations are required:

• C.F.E. – CERTIFIED FLORIDA EVALUATOR
• C.A.E. – CERTIFIED ASSESSMENT EVALUATOR
• A.S.A. – ACCREDITED SENIOR APPRAISER
• M.A.I. – MEMBER OF THE APPRAISAL INSTITUTE
• FLORIDA STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL APPRAISER

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

- Most work will be performed within an office environment
- Some work may involve outside field investigations that may require exposure to various
weather conditions

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY:

- Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of the position.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed and some incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Brevard County Property Appraiser Benefits for Both Part Time And Full Time Permanent Deputies:

• 12 Vacation Days per Year *
• 11 Paid Holidays per Year *
• 12 Sick Days per Year *
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Direct Deposit
• Deferred Compensation Program

* Part time permanent employees receive leave accrual and holidays on a pro rata basis. 

For Full-Time Deputies Only
Health & Life Insurance
Dental, Vision, and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Veteran’s Preference in appointment applies when candidates are considered substantially equally qualified for a position. In that case, pursuant to Florida law, the veteran must be given preference.

FLORIDA DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Applicant must successfully pass a drug test before being accepted for employment. Refusal to submit to a drug test, or a positive confirmed test result, will disqualify Applicant for employment with BCPA for a period of one year. During employment Applicant will be subject to BCPA’s drug testing policy.​