The Lake County Property Appraiser’s Office is one of five Lake County constitutional offices established by the Florida Constitution. We proudly serve as advocates for the residents and taxpayers regarding their property rights and statutorily granted exemptions. Lake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Florida and for many good reasons. The great location, nature beauty and friendly communities are among top attractions.
With over 1,400 named lakes and 1,157 square miles of diverse landscape nestled in the heart of Central Florida, Lake County is home to a variety of outdoor activities, festivals, sporting events and because of its proximity to major attractions, Lake County is a great place to live and work.
To learn more, visit www.visitlakefl.com
We appreciate your interest in pursuing career opportunities with the Lake County Property Appraiser's Office. We offer our employees competitive wages, great benefits, and a dynamic, energetic, and supportive working environment.
The Lake County Property Appraiser is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
The Property Appraiser is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
To be considered for employment, a completed application must be submitted with applicable attachments. Please note that positions may close without prior notice, and to ensure timely consideration, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications are accepted via electronic submission, by mail, or in person.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Work Environment and Stipulations of Employment
The work environment for most positions is a general office setting. The incumbent performs most duties sitting at a desk, table or workstation. However, walking, lifting and standing at length are also required in many positions. Our Appraisers are out in the field performing tasks, such as driving, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
Employees of the Lake County Property Appraiser shall not either for gratis or for compensation engage in any licensed real estate activities such as, but not limited to, buying, selling or acting as a broker for others; appraise property inside Lake County; sell LCPA computerized database information; engage in any outside assessment/appraisal computer programming or consulting. Furthermore, employees and members of their household may not own or hold a financial interest in an assessment/appraisal or Real Estate business.
Employment at the Lake County Property Appraiser's Office is on an "at-will" basis. It may be terminated at any time, with or without cause by either the employee or employer. It is not guaranteed, contracted or promised for any length of time. No person other than the Lake County Property Appraiser has the authority to alter the at-will status of your employment or to enter into any employment contract with you. The Lake County Property Appraiser reserves the right to change, amend or revoke rates of pay, terms and conditions of your employment and job offers at any time.
We keep Applications for at least 12 months
If you have applied with the Property Appraiser in the prior 12 months, there is no need to reapply; your prior application will be considered for available positions.
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Lake County Property Appraiser
Director of Appraisal Services
Department: AdministrationFLSA Status: ExemptClassification: AdministrativePosition Number: 24Rate of Pay: DOQWork Location: Office of the Lake County Property Appraiser. 320 W. Main St. Suite A, Tavares, FL. 32778
SUMMARY
This is a senior-level managerial and administrative position under the direction of the Chief Deputy. The Director of Appraisal Services is responsible for advising, guiding, coordinating and overseeing a staff of professional managers engaged in accurately appraising all non-commercial real estate and agricultural properties within Lake County. Oversees the processing and application of agricultural classifications. Assist in assembling and delivering of a fair and just tax roll in compliance with Florida Statutes and Department of Revenue requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Directs Mapping and Residential department managers in decision making, planning, and coordinating
Main liaison between The Property Appraiser’s Office, other government agencies, and taxing authorities relating to GIS/Mapping and Residential Appraisal
Primary contact between Property Appraiser’s office and local Building and Zoning departments
Mitigates conflicts of valuations with property owners, professionals, and governmental agencies
Works closely with Director of Operations to communicate between departments within the Property Appraiser’s office
Directs Residential Appraisal Manager in compiling, qualifying, and verifying sales data from various sources and utilizes results to determine fair market value
Compiles custom data requests for other government agencies
Reviews and oversees the assessment and classification of real property ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable Florida Statutes, Administrative Code Rules, and appraisal standards
Conducts training/mentoring on appraisal methodology
Oversees the valuation assessment, cartographic work, including but not limited to: Lot split/combo, land title, deeds, plats, subdivisions, ownership, zoning and legal descriptions
Ensures appraisal/mapping compliance with Florida Department of Revenue tax roll deadlines and requirements
Coordinates Value Adjustment Board activities on behalf of the Property Appraiser’s office
Coordinates Field teams for damage assessment activities following disasters
Performs special projects assigned by the Chief Deputy
Directs the integration and operation of GIS/Mapping/Aerial Imagery programs and applications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent
A valid Florida Driver’s License
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting or related field preferrable
Must possess RES Designation, or acquire within two years
Must be CFE certified
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Fluent in articulating Appraisal principles and techniques
Proficiency with Excel and creating custom queries within CAMA systems
Must possess a high level of proficiency with Microsoft
Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in ad valorem assessment, field appraisal, public administration, or directly related experience
Must have expert knowledge of real estate transfers, real property title/trusts and estates
Must have expert knowledge of Florida law, administrative rules, and regulations relating to property assessment
Must have advanced knowledge of investigative techniques, an ability to collect and analyze evidence, and the ability to write accurate investigative reports
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Must possess the ability to analyze complex legal situations, exemption applications, and produce reports for the Chief Deputy and/or Property Appraiser
Must have an ability to implement new and innovative procedures to streamline process and provide an informational benefit to the public
Must possess organizational skills; be self-motivated; capable of working independently with minimal supervision and/or direction
Must possess ability to follow direction, make independent decisions, and solve complex problems involving land use and valuation
Must be capable of communicating in a clear and pleasant telephone etiquette at all times. Must possess the personality and temperament necessary for working under stress in dealing with the public to provide outstanding customer care at all times.
Must be capable of demonstrating full proficiency of all essential job functions
Customer Care Specialist Trainee
Department: Customer CareFLSA Status: Non-exemptClassification: Full-Time 37.5 hours per weekPosition Number: TBDRate of Pay: $32,150.00 annually or $16.49 per hr. at initial hireWork Location: Office of the Lake County Property Appraiser. 320 W. Main St. Tavares, FL. 32778Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
SUMMARY
This is an entry-level customer care and assistance position providing information and care to a wide array of individuals and businesses seeking information from the Property Appraiser's office. This position provides assistance by telephone, in person and via other correspondence in response to request and inquires on property data, exemptions, and proposed taxes. During seasonal non-peak periods, this position assists other internal departments with a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The following functions, duties and qualifications are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned as deemed necessary by the Property Appraiser or his designee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Answer incoming phone calls and forward calls as needed to appropriate staff.
Provide care to customers obtaining property information such as ownership, addresses, value and millage data, exemptions, proposed taxes, maps or other property-related characteristics or direct customers accordingly to other available resources.
Provide care to customers filing applications for homestead and other exemptions.
Provide assistance with other projects related to mail and scanning of documents.
Performs other duties as assigned and must participate in departmental cross-training, job-sharing and job duty reorganization efforts as directed by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. A minimum of one year or more of clerical office experience or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions is desired.
Must possess proficiency with standard office equipment. Should be familiar with and able to utilize personal computer for internet research and with standard office software including Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
Must be capable of learning custom data entry applications, processes and procedures.
Must exhibit a high level of accuracy in typing/data entry skills.
Must be capable of communicating in a clear and pleasant telephone etiquette at all times. Must possess the personality and temperament necessary for working under stress in dealing with the public to provide outstanding customer care at all times.
Must possess organizational skills; be self-motivated; capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
Must possess the ability to follow direction, make independent decisions, and solve mathematical problems involving value, millage and taxes.
Must be capable of demonstrating full proficiency of all essential job functions following a training period or a timeline provided by management.
Data Entry Specialist Trainee
Department: Tax Roll AdministrationFLSA Status: Non-ExemptClassification: Full-Time 37.5 hours per weekRate of Pay: $32,150.00 annually or $16.49 per hr. at initial hireWork Location: Office of the Lake County Property Appraiser. 320 W. Main St. Tavares, FL. 32778Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
SUMMARY
This is an entry-level data entry clerical position in the Tax Roll Administration Department. Primary duties relate to the entry and verification of information from recorded deeds, other legal documents, and appraisal data, into the tax roll computer system for the purpose of ad valorem tax assessment. The following functions, duties and qualifications are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned as deemed necessary by the Property Appraiser or his designee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Data entry into the tax roll computer system. Works closely with mapping, deeds, and appraisal departments, to obtain information system such as changes of property ownership, new mailing addresses, legal descriptions, new building sketches, construction elements, building permit information, changes and deletions to existing building data, land information, etc. Learns and performs quality control functions as assigned. May perform other duties and special projects as assigned or required to meet tax roll production requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. Knowledge of real estate transfers, appraisal concepts and/or residential construction is helpful but not required.
Must possess a minimum of one year or more of clerical office experience or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions.
Must exhibit speed and accuracy in typing / data entry skills. Experience in data entry preferred.
Must be capable of learning custom data entry applications, processes and procedures.
Must possess proficiency with standard office equipment. Should be familiar with and able to utilize personal computer and standard office software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must possess ability to follow direction, make independent decisions, solve problems, and meet production deadlines.
Must possess organizational skills; be self-motivated; capable of working independently with minimum supervision and make accurate mathematical calculations.
Must be capable of communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be capable of demonstrating full proficiency of all essential job functions following a training period or a timeline provided by management.
Performs other duties as assigned and must participate in departmental cross-training, job-sharing and job duty reorganization efforts as directed by manager.