Personal Property Evaluator 2

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

This is advanced specialized work in the appraisal of tangible personal property for tax assessment purposes. Employees in this class are responsible for conducting field appraisals of the larger and more specialized commercial establishments, assisting in tax litigation cases and supervising subordinate evaluators in difficult assignments. Work involves the coordination of field evaluators and office clerical staff, carrying out administrative directives on assessment and assisting a superior with the office procedures required in producing a personal property tax roll. Positions allocated to this class differ from the Personal Property Evaluator 1 level in that complex field appraisals are performed independently, or responsible supervisory office tasks are required. Duties require the use of tact and independent judgment in conducting discussions with business representatives and in evaluating difficult commercial properties requiring specialized knowledge of furnishings, fixtures and inventory types. Supervision is exercised over subordinate evaluators by assignment and review of work and by providing assistance in difficult or unusual field appraisals. Supervision is received from an assessment administrative superior who reviews work for general effectiveness by review of appraisal data, analysis of operating reports and satisfactory completion of field schedules.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Accounting, Finance or related field OR a high school diploma or GED and one year experience as a Personal Property Evaluator 1 or Real Estate Evaluator 1 with Miami-Dade County. Must possess a valid Florida driver license.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

•Evaluates the larger and more specialized types of commercial enterprises such as luxury type hotels, cooperative apartment houses, regional shopping centers, manufacturing plants, heavy equipment users, electronics equipment producers, and similar business organizations; assists subordinate evaluators in difficult appraisals.

•Reviews assessment appeals, compiles necessary records, request field rechecks of property and provides data for Board of Equalization hearings.

•Supervises and coordinates the work of the clerical staff in maintaining commercial personal property, assessment records; approves changes to the tax roll, verifies data and investigates discrepancies.

•Discusses tax evaluation information with business owners, managers, attorneys, accountants, and similar individuals; explains assessment criteria, statutory requirements and the various inventory appraisal formulas and discount schedules.

•Assists the Sheriff’s Office in foreclosures on personal property tax levies; computes delinquent tax and accrued interest due.

•Assists administrative superiors in such areas as selection, training and assignment of staff, methods and procedures studies, forms improvement, and similar functions of office management.

•Replies to written correspondence and personal inquiries received in the department and presents detailed information in report form as required.

•Performs related work as required.