Real Estate Auditor

Salary : $43,572.00 - $92,928.00 Annually
Location : Tallahassee, Florida
Job Type: Salaried Full-Time
Job Number: 202500067
Office: AG - Auditor General`s Office
Opening Date: 10/15/2025
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Summary

This is responsible professional work conducting governmental unit audits and other engagements/projects of real estate transactions, appraisals, and ad valorem tax reviews.

An employee in this class is supervised by a Real Estate Project Coordinator.
Examples of Work Performed

• Reads and interprets legal descriptions, maps, and blueprints.
• Collects, verifies, and compiles information regarding real estate sales and leases.
• Inspects buildings and other real estate improvements to obtain data for use in estimating value or in reviewing the work of other appraisers.
• Measures, plots, diagrams, and describes real estate improvements.
• Reviews the application of appraisal procedures in appraisal reports.
• Uses the cost, market, and income approaches to estimate property values.
• Reviews real estate transactions to determine if the transactions were handled properly and were in the public interest.
• Reviews real estate appraisals used for purchasing, leasing, selling, or exchanging property for compliance with proper appraisal practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Investigates and analyzes assessment-level study procedures, practices, and results to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy in the administration of ad valorem taxes.
• Researches market lease rates, drafts lease bid specifications, negotiates leases and monitors lessee compliance.
• Prepares appraisal reports, appraisal review summaries, and drafts audit reports and comments.
• Assists other audit sections in real estate matters.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of real estate transactions, appraisal principles, and ad valorem tax review
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and other administrative requirements
• Skill in the use of a personal computer
• Skill in the use of real estate measurement and drawing techniques
• Ability to inspect and appraise real estate property
• Ability to measure and diagram real estate property and improvements
• Ability to read real estate legal descriptions, maps, and blueprints
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to organize the information obtained to reflect the logical progression of procedures performed and conclusions reached
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain objectivity
• Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
• Ability to work within deadlines
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with auditees

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate or a closely related field and three years of real estate experience; or,

Two years of real estate appraising experience and designation as a State certified general real estate appraiser pursuant to rules of the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board may substitute for the required experience; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in real estate or closely related fields may substitute for one year of real estate experience; or

Relevant real estate experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below

Health and Dental Insurance

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work.

Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:

Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month

Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.

Life and Disability Insurance

Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium.

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium

Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan

This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers.

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday

Total Compensation Statement

The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $40,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.

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