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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties of the Field Appraiser I, Commercial Valuations include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Physically inspect neighborhood boundaries for commercial properties, work parcel to parcel in compliance with the five-year inspection requirement, work additions and deletions as indicated by permits, certificates of occupancies, and priority rechecks, splits, and combinations.  May also interview property owners for data collection purposes.
• Measure and draw improvements; record construction type, shape, condition, age, and other relevant data and notes; and classify improvements in accordance with the current office standard reference manual. 
• Use the office CAMA system and GIS technology valuation tools to complete work assignments or special projects.  
• Read blueprints or floor plans to ascertain accurate measurements of improvements. 
• Investigate inquiries and complaints concerning value; confer with property owners or their legal representatives to explain methods, procedures, and policies regarding the valuation of improved real estate parcels in Orange County, Florida. 
• May appear before the Value Adjustment Board to explain and defend assessments as needed. 
• Must be able to operate and use standard office equipment. 
• Capable of performing field inspections on commercial properties with the assistance of the manager, Supervisor, or guide, Commercial Real Estate Field Appraiser. 
• Perform minor safety and operational checks on assigned agency vehicle (i.e., Gas level, safety devices, tire pressure checks, etc.). 
• Familiar with real estate appraisal and/or commercial construction.  
• Geographical competency of the real estate market in the Orlando Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is preferred.  
• Must have the personality and temperament necessary for working under stress in dealing with the public. 
• Must have and maintain a valid Florida driver's license and a clean driving record. 
• Meet all attendance and punctuality requirements by reporting for work consistently and on time in accordance with the organization's policy. 
• Conduct damage assessment in coordination with federal and state emergency management offices during the aftermath of declared disasters, such as hurricanes or tornadoes.  

• Will be required to become an Emergency Responder for emergency damage assessment purposes.  

• Will be called upon to assist the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Field Operations Center (FOC) during emergency situations. Contingencies such as these may require after-hours or weekend duties.  

• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Years of experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) years of commercial real estate field experience working in commercial real estate assessment.  

• Education: An associate degree from an accredited college or university.

• Substitution: Two years of experience as an appraiser in a government assessment office; or two years of experience as a private real estate appraiser; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies.

• Certificates, licenses, and registrations: The CFE professional designation is required and must be obtained within a three-year period, subject to course availability.  The employee is eligible to begin the CFE designation process following successful completion of the six-month introductory period and will be eligible for CFE incentive pay upon successful completion of the program, provided the employee has worked at OCPA for at least two years, unless approved by the Property Appraiser and the DOR. 

• Computer skills required: Spreadsheet software (Excel); word processing software (Word); electronic mail software (Outlook); and presentation software (PowerPoint). 

• Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat. Ability to create and edit PDF documents, prepare fillable forms, and share and review forms. 

• Additional Skills required: Ability to rapidly acquire and retain knowledge of administrative and procedural regulations; proven attention to detail, reliability, and outstanding organizational skills; and ability to prioritize multiple projects under minimal supervision.  

• Ability to render identifications and technical descriptions concerning structural features, construction methods, and quality of construction. 

• Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.