Field Evaluator

Salary : $49,028.04 Annually
Location : To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Appointed Employee
Job Number: 2026-06909
Department: PROPERTY APPRAISER
Opening Date: 01/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


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's Office is actively seeking a Field Evaluator.
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.

The Field Evaluator is responsible for collecting and verifying data for most residential properties for ad valorem purposes. This role involves direct interaction with taxpayers, conducting property inspections, and maintaining accurate property records to ensure proper valuation and compliance with established guidelines.

Examples of Work

• Collect and verify property data to support accurate ad valorem tax assessments.
• Conduct taxpayer interviews to gather details on property sales, permits, and interior features.
• Measure, draw, and list residential buildings using exterior dimensions, documenting improvements, and extra features.
• Locate properties using maps and legal descriptions, measure structures, and list characteristics.
• Assess property conditions, document unusual features, and create workflows to address unique cases.
• Perform field and aerial inspections to ensure thorough property evaluations.
• Input collected data-building details, drawings, photos, appraisal signoffs, and other relevant information-into the CAMA system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to produce accurate two-dimensional drawings of buildings.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting property characteristics and conditions.
• Proficiency in utilizing maps and legal descriptions to identify properties.
• Ability to work independently and meet production and quality standards.
• Comfortable working outdoors, including extensive walking in diverse weather conditions common in Northeast Florida.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of at least one real estate course such as appraising or home inspection or a college degree preferred.
• Experience with construction types and structural elements preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• 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.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, 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 postsecondary 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:
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.
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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

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

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $49,028.04. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a high school graduate or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Completion of at least one real estate course such as appraising or home inspection or a college degree is preferred. Please select all that apply.

• Real Estate Course
• Home Inspection Course
• College Degree
• None of the above.

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If you have completed a real estate course(s), list the course(s) you have taken. If not, state N/A.
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Experience with construction types and structural elements is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience with construction types and structural elements. Otherwise, state N/A.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience with construction types and structural elements. Otherwise, state N/A.
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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.

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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

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

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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

Required Question