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Chief Deputy Property Appraiser

Category: Exempt 
Pay Grade: 150 
Job Code: 21452 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.  

JOB SUMMARY 

Performs work assisting the Property Appraiser in managing all facets of his/her office and directly oversees the design of all information systems, sub-systems, and mapping systems in the offices, as well as the creation, acquisition, operation, modification of all computer related software, and research and introduction of new technologies. The Chief Deputy Property Appraiser also insures the Property Value Roll’s accurate and timely publication; performs varied and complex statistical analysis; interprets and implements governmental policies, ordinances, statutes and regulations, and assists the Property Appraiser with formulating and instituting office policy, procedures, rules and regulations.  Work is performed with considerable independent judgment and initiative.  The Chief Deputy Property Appraiser is directly responsible to the Property Appraiser who evaluates the Deputy’s work through, conferences, reports, and observation of results achieved. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all inclusive) 

• Assists the Property Appraiser in managing his/her office and complete official duties; 
• Represents the Property Appraiser in his/her absence or upon request; 
• Plans and makes recommendations to the Property Appraiser for System Development, System Improvement Projects, or Operational Improvement Projects; 
• Recommends modifications to the Property Appraiser in organizational structure, physical office layout, work flow, staffing requirements, pay grade changes, equipment acquisition, software development or acquisition, information system design, contractual arrangements with other agencies, vendors or consultants, policies, procedures and other matters deemed appropriate to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation of the office to meet its stated goals; 
• Negotiates and coordinates with vendors, consultants and other department and/or agencies for joint programs or projects compatible with the goals of the Appraiser’s Office; 
• Determines data processing equipment configuration and requirements; 
• Represents the Property Appraiser, as assigned, in all matters relating to information systems; 
• Provides senior management liaison support with other governmental agencies and the public; 
• As required, represents the Property Appraiser at the Value Adjustment Board and formal court hearings; 
• Approves value changes to the Property Value Roll when the Property Appraiser is not available; 
• Assists the Property Appraiser in the formulation and implementation of policies, procedures, rules and regulations; 
• Supervises the overall preparation of the Property Value Roll for submission to the Department of Revenue and prepares a detailed recapitulation of the roll; 
• Keeps up to date concerning the Florida Statutes and Department of Revenue rules, policies, and directives that apply to ad valorem taxation and insure Property Appraiser office compliance therewith; 
• Initiates and completes special programs and studies as directed by the Property Appraiser or recognized as necessary; 
• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience: 

Four (4) year college or university with a degree in business, public administration or a related field; five (5) years’ experience in a Property Appraiser’s office; five (5) years’ supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. 

Special Qualifications (May be required depending on area of assignment): 

• Florida Driver’s License or Florida Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement, if any. 
• Possession of a Certified Florida Evaluator designation or equivalent. 
• Possession of Florida Certified General or Residential Appraisal license and/or an appraisal designation from a nationally recognized appraisal organization such as the Appraisal Institute or International Association of Assessing Officers. 
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. 
• Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Knowledge of concepts of management, organization structure, staffing, training, scheduling, supervision, information systems theory, property value roll production, computer operations management, data base management, program/project management, group interaction, participative management, computer configuration design, and policy and procedures utilization; 
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations of the State of Florida concerning ad valorem taxation; 
• Knowledge of the statistical methods used in the Property Value roll submission and approval process; 
• Knowledge of deeds, legal descriptions, mapping, computer and geographic information system operations; 
• Ability to interpret and explain statutory requirements, regulations, and procedures; 
• Ability to analyze and solve management problems; 
• Ability to plan, develop, and present ideas, concepts, plans, designs, schedules and status reports; 
• Ability to conduct research and prepare accurate analysis thereof; 
• Ability to express one’s self clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; 
• Ability to promote and maintain effective relations with other governmental agencies, the public, and the Property Appraiser staff. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS 

This work requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.  Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:  

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. 
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. 
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 
• Visual ability: Sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc. 
• Hearing ability: Sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone. 
• Speaking ability: Sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone. 
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes during normal and high stress situations. 
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. 
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. 
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. 
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Page Break 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.