Tangible Personal Property Appraiser

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TThe Duval County Property Appraiser’s Office is seeking a Tangible Personal Property (TPP) Appraiser. The TPP Appraiser performs a variety of duties involved in the assessment of tangible personal property for the purpose of ad valorem taxation. This position involves complex tasks requiring independent and unbiased judgement to formulate fair and accurate market values of personal property that is used in a business for income-producing purposes.

Examples of Work

• Receive, analyze, and input tangible personal property returns (form DR-405) into computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system
• Set up new accounts through discovery via local news, building permits, and physical inspections
• Advise business owners, CPA’s, and tax representatives concerning proper DR-405 filing processes, assessment procedures per Florida Statutes, and general questions
• Perform field visits within an assigned geographic area for discovery or at taxpayer’s request
• Defend market values (including classifications, depreciation tables, and obsolescence) informally and for formal appeals with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB)
• Maintain market knowledge of industry, along with current local business events
• Perform related work as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of property tax, assessment, and appraisal
• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency with math
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements and related data
• Ability to read and interpret Florida Statutes and Rules as they pertain to property assessment in the state of Florida
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload within assigned time constraints and deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with tact, patience, and courtesy
• Ability to apply research and analysis techniques
• Ability to proficiently operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, calculator, and copy machine

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
• Two years of education and/or experience in appraisal, business, accounting, or related field

• FL Class E Driver’s License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• Must meet standards required to obtain a City of Jacksonville driver’s certification.
• Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE); or must take courses to obtain CFE upon hiring.

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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: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 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