Commercial Appraiser

Commercial Appraiser

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Commercial Appraiser

Salary

$70,000.00 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2025-06717

Department

PROPERTY APPRAISER

Opening Date

08 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Benefits

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work / life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Property Appraiser Department is actively seeking a Commercial Appraiser.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This position reports to the Commercial Group Manager and is responsible for performing appraisals of commercial properties and appraisal related work on difficult and complex properties, improved or vacant, by utilizing the income, cost and market approaches to value and in accordance with F.S. 193.011.

Examples of Work

Completes appraisals using prescribed methods for assigned functionality or geographic area.

Defends assessed values before the Value Adjustment Board and in court proceedings.

Provides support to taxpayers and representatives.

Verifies sales information, receive fee appraisals, income data, and inspect condition of improvements; this aspect generally involves interaction with Real estate agents, property managers and owners.

Provides additional explanation to the Department of Revenue for error and insolvency letters submitted.

Gathers information from Government Agencies regarding the legally permissible uses of real property.

Interfaces with other Divisions to transmit information, and ensure organizational goals are being met.

Demonstrates competence in appraising commercial properties (improved or vacant) to include reading legal descriptions, analyzing sales transactions, leases, rent rolls, ground leases, profit & loss statements, determining highest and best use, developing and analyzing appropriate units of comparison, and grouping homogeneous properties into neighborhoods.

Deals tactfully and courteously with the general public, explaining appraisal methods and procedures clearly and concisely.

Communicates orally and writing effectively to explain appraisal methods and procedures clearly and concisely. Produces professional correspondence.

Utilizes CAMA system, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, GIS and MLS.

Open Requirements / Supplemental Information

Previous experience in commercial real estate appraisal required.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.

Ideal candidate would be proficient in Microsoft Excel and / or Microsoft Access.

Successful applications of mass appraisal techniques and process.

LICENSE / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION :

A valid state Driver's License is required prior to application and must be maintained

Must qualify prior to application, obtain and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification

Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE); or must be considered actively pursuing courses to obtain CFE.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply using the link provided in the exam announcement. Work history is required for all employment / volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. If basing your qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here :

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to :

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention : Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email : VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net / benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Yes

No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

Yes

No

03

A bachelors' degree is preferred. Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

Yes

No

04

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major / minor.

05

Do you have previous experience in commercial real estate appraisal?

Yes

No

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

07

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

08

Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and / or Microsoft Access?

I am proficient with Microsoft Excel only.

I am proficient with Microsoft Access only.

I am proficient with both.

I am familiar with one or both, but not proficient.

None of the above.

09

Do you have previous experience in a county appraiser's office?

Yes

No

10

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

11

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

12

Do you have experience with applications of mass appraisal techniques?

Yes

No

13

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

14

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

15

Are you a Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) or considered actively pursuing courses to obtain CFE?

Yes, I am CFE certified or actively pursuing courses to obtain CFE.

No, I am not CFE certified nor actively pursuing courses to obtain CFE.

16

Do you understand you must be willing to mark your real estate license to "inactive" status if selected for this position?

I am willing to inactive my real estate license while employed in this position.

I do not wish to inactivate my real estate license.

I do not have an active real estate license.

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension / revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations / court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

FL Class E Driver License

GA Standard Driver's License

GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

License from another State.

Learner Permit

My license is currently invalid.

I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

18

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

D or H - Employment Purposes

P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

S or I – Other Restriction

Two or more of these restrictions.

I have an out of state license.

None of the above.

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

Yes

No

20

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

Yes

No

21

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

Yes

No

22

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

I do not possess a valid driver's license.

23

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

24

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at

Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

25

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE : A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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A resume is required with your application. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

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