BCPA Employment Opportunities

The Broward County Property Appraiser's Office values our diverse workforce and actively promotes career advancement and professional development. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package that includes health & dental coverage, a deferred compensation plan, life insurance, participation in the State of Florida Retirement System, paid holidays and vacations, and more.

Our office is always searching for applicants who can accept change, challenge, and a commitment to our community. We look for those with excellent communication skills, relevant professional experience, and job related skills. Also, basic computer skills -- "computer literacy" in a Microsoft Windows work environment -- are an essential job function of EVERY position in our office. Further, EVERY position in our office helps customers at key points throughout the tax year by taking homestead applications, answering questions, assisting at the call center, etc., as needed.

Applicant résumés or job applications (PDF document) may be submitted to us by doing any one of the following:

• Faxed to our Human Resources Division at 954.357.6804;
• Emailed to jobs@bcpa.net; or
• Mailed or hand-delivered to:

Broward County Property Appraiser's Office
Attn: Human Resources Div.
115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 111
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

All résumés and applications are kept on file and "active" for one year from the date of receipt. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to undergo and pass a drug screening test (at our expense) and background examination prior to your first day of employment. Most positions are initially filled near the lower end of the listed salary range. Any person requiring an accommodation because of disability to participate in our employment application process must contact our Human Resources Division in advance at 954.357.6910. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Below are descriptions of some of the positions in our office. IMPORTANT: Starting in January 2008, our office has a hiring freeze in place due to budget reductions caused by the economy. This hiring freeze applies to all but essential positions. However, we accept all applications submitted to us in the event an isolated vacancy must be filled.

Real Property Appraiser I:
(No current vacancies.)

Job Specifications: Full-time position that involves moderately complex work in the appraisal preparation and certification of a county-wide tax roll. Communicates effectively with the public regarding real property valuation according to accepted appraisal techniques in accordance with Florida Statutes. The work performed is under general supervision and reviewed through conferences and performance evaluations.

Salary Range: $32,000-$40,000

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Appraisal, construction, vocational/technical training or equivalent experience necessary. Computer literacy, excellent public relations skills, ability to make presentations. Must possess a valid "Class E" driver's license and current automobile insurance. CFE designation from IAAO required within 2 years of hire date (at the expense of Broward County Property Appraiser's Office). Bilingual (English-Spanish) skills a plus!

Note: The following duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other duties may be required or assigned as necessary.

Nature of Work: Fieldwork in the appraisal of commercial and/or residential real property. Work involves walking long distances in all types of South Florida weather. Assembles necessary records and field data. Measures commercial and residential properties. Reads blueprints, operates personal computer, measuring tape, compass, roller measuring device, engineer's/architect's scale, calculator and camera.

Illustrative Tasks: Physically inspects commercial and residential real property. Explains assessment criteria to property owners and/or their agents, answers questions relative to property values, appraisal techniques and statutory provisions regarding property assessment. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of real property appraisal methods. Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations. Ability to prepare and submit concise records on field inspections. Ability to perform field assignments with a minimum of supervision in various locations.

The Broward County Property Appraiser's Office complies with all local, state and federal
equal employment opportunity guidelines which prohibit discrimination based upon
race, religion, sex, color, national origin, disability, age, marital status, and sexual orientation.