Entry Level Property Assessor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 Annually
Location : 312 Oak Street - Palatka, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-050
Department: Property Appraiser's Office
Opening Date: 03/31/2026
General Description
NOTE: The Putnam County Property Appraiser's Office is a Tobacco-Free Workplace
Entry level position to conduct property assessments and appraisals to determine the fair market value of residential properties in accordance with statutory provisions. Responsibilities include field inspections, sales verifications, and sales analysis within a designated geographic area. Employee will work closely with a senior field appraiser and/or the residential manager during training.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs property inspections to assess condition, features, and market value.
2. Contacts property or landowners and obtains information for use in evaluating the property or land.
3. Measures perimeter of structures. Draws sketches to scale both manually and utilizing computer software. Computes area and perimeter of structural improvements.
4. Collects and analyzes data on property sales from various sources, market trends, and other economic factors affecting values.
5. Calculates property values through use of electronic data processing equipment.
6. Reviews section maps, plats, surveys, sketches, aerial photographs and various other documents of a technical and/or legal nature.
7. Prepares appraisal reports detailing findings, methodology, and conclusions.
8. Communicates effectively with property owners, real estate agents, and other stakeholders.
9. Receives, investigates, and discusses issues/complaints with owners pertaining to residential ad valorem assessments.
10. Assists in the appraisal of specialized types of land, including agricultural land inspections to properly classify the property to reflect type of agricultural operation.
11. Investigates automatic homestead exemption denials and fraudulent applications.
12. Investigates solid waste petitions and reclassifies non-livable improvements based upon the findings.
13. Attends and provides subject matter data on appraisal methodologies and techniques at Property Appraisal Value Adjustment Board.
14. Performs office-related work as required.
15. The employee is part of the Damage Assessment Team for Putnam County and may be required to report for work immediately after a natural disaster.

(These essential job functions are not be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to gain knowledge of real estate appraisal methods and techniques.
2. Ability to gain knowledge of general land values and land use characteristics in the County.
3. Ability to gain knowledge of legal descriptions, metes and bounds descriptions, and related means of locating property from County maps.
4. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
5. Excellent communication skills, ability to answer questions tactfully and give information to the public.
6. Able to meet specific deadlines with a minimum amount of supervision

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalence diploma.
2. Knowledge or experience in building trades, general residential construction techniques, land development, real estate, or related fields.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

1. Possession of a valid Florida driver's license
2. Employee must be able to obtain a CFE (Certified Florida Evaluator) designation within two (2) years after employment.
3. Although employees may have Residential Real Estate and/or Realtor licenses, due to conflict of interest concerns, such licenses may not be used privately in the State of Florida while employed with this office.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
2. Walking, standing.
3. Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction).
4. Driving
5. Able to lift approximately 40 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. 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.
2. Employee may be, under unusual circumstances, required to drive their vehicle in the position and will be reimbursed on a per mile basis every two weeks; possession of reliable transportation is required.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY VETERAN'S PREFERENCE/ADA/E-VERIFY EMPLOYER
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.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:
CORE BENEFITS
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.
• Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.
HOLIDAYS are as follows:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)
ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.
SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.
OTHER BENEFITS
Bereavement Leave
Cost Saving Incentive Program
Employee of the Quarter Program
Jury Duty Pay
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Why are you interested in becoming a Property Appraiser at Putnam County?
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Describe your experience with measuring, drawing, and calculating square footage of a building
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