Department: Valuation-Field Operations

Reports To: Manager, Field Operations

Pay Grade: 3

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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JOB SUMMARY
Under immediate supervision, the Field Appraiser I performs entry-level work in the Field Operations Department which consists of collecting and verifying data from real property for ad valorem appraisal purposes. Work will be reviewed by the department trainer or supervisor to ensure production levels, accuracy and uniformity of work product.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Measure and draw improvements; record construction type, shape, condition, age, and other relevant data and notes; classify improvements in accordance with the Field Operations manual.
• Determines accurate measurements of improvements to residential properties, using blueprints and floor plans as needed.
• Utilize aerial photography to assist in identifying property characteristics as part of statutory inspection requirements.
• With the assistance of a trainer, perform field inspections on simple residential and manufactured home properties. After the initial training, the field appraiser will be required to identify improvements, measurements, structural elements, additions, alterations, or demolitions to existing buildings and extra features.
• 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-hour or weekend duty.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High school diploma/GED with particular emphasis in office skills, shop skills, or others; no experience required.
• Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines.
• Florida driver’s license.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee may frequently be required to walk some distances while in the field and to negotiate construction sites, uneven terrain, high grasslands, as well as steps/stairways. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

LEADERSHIP
Employees in this position have guidelines for their work, but they determine the approach for doing the work. Their supervisor focuses on the outcomes of the work.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

COMPLEXITY
The employee performs technical or trades-based work that requires a solid understanding of basic algebra and statistics. Some of the tasks performed include participating in data collection and detailed analysis or reporting on the accomplishment of specific departmental goals and tasks.

DECISION MAKING
Employees in this position follow specific procedures that may result in interaction of co-workers, citizens, or other individuals. They make a few decisions regarding their activities and priorities

RELATIONSHIPS
Employees in this position work with less than ten co-workers who are mostly engaged in the same activities as them