This is specialized technical work in the appraisal of all types of property for Ad Volorem taxation.

Employees in this class are responsible for applying cost, market and income approaches to estimate the value of various kinds of real estate for purposes of Ad Valorem taxation. Duties include compiling necessary records, inspecting property, analyzing sales data, explaining assessment criteria to property owners and calculating real estate values using appropriate data. Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted appraisal methods and techniques, departmental procedures and legal requirements governing tax assessment. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work after completion for accuracy and thoroughness and for effective application of appraisal methods and techniques.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Compiles all records necessary for field appraisals including zoning classification, legislative resolutions, variances, deed restrictions, special permits and folios.

Inspects properties for physical characteristics, area development, accessibility, population trends, transportation, schools, community facilities, and compliance with zoning and other regulations.

Compiles sales data from local government records, title and abstract sources, newspaper reports and real estate listings; determines sales price and equalizes data by comparison with similar transactions.

Analyzes the allocation of sale prices between real estate and personal property.

Derives land and building rates to appropriately reflect market value.

Analyzes special-types market transactions necessitating investigation as to grantor-grantee relationship and type of financing.

Explains assessment criteria to property owners and answers questions relative to property values and appraisal techniques prescribed by state statutes.

Draws buildings to scale on property cards indicating value and depreciation of component parts.

Calculates building values by using applicable data and techniques.

Prepares for and attends Property Appraisal Adjustment Board hearings to explain techniques and criteria used in estimating value.

Performs various duties related to completion of the annual tax roll.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of real estate appraisal methods and techniques.

Knowledge of the Statutes and Ordinances governing tax assessment of real property.

Knowledge of general land values and land use characteristics of the Dade County Metropolitan area.

Knowledge of the general methods, products and workmanship typically used in residential and commercial construction.

Knowledge of legal descriptions, metes and bounds, and related means of locating property in an atlas.

Ability to understand the relationship between real estate and personal property.

Ability to use various approaches to estimate the value of real estate for Ad Valorem taxation.

Ability to make rapid and accurate mathematical calculations.

Ability to perform simple drafting tasks with clarity.

Ability to tactfully answer questions and provide information to the public.

Ability to perform assignments in the field with a minimum of supervision in all types of neighborhoods.

REV 02/99