Neil Combee

NEIL COMBEE
Polk County Property Appraiser

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Position: Commercial Appraiser
Status: Open
Post Date: 7/9/2025
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General Description of Position
The Polk County Property Appraiser’s office is searching for a Commercial Appraiser with two (2) or more years of knowledge of appraisal practices through prior work experience in the appraisal industry, another county agency or Property Appraiser’s office. Salary commensurate with experience.

The Commercial Appraiser is responsible for the assessment of commercial real estate for the purpose of ad valorem taxation through the application of standard appraisal techniques including the market, income and cost approaches. This position requires knowledge of Ad Valorem assessments and an understanding of the procedures and techniques used in the valuation of commercial properties to determine fair market value. A deputy in this position performs various data entry functions utilizing data entry software and hardware. Work involves a variety of complex tasks requiring considerable independent judgment in the assembly of data and facts and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in order to formulate objective, equitable, and defensible estimates of value. Demonstrates proficiency, competency and satisfactory completion of regularly assigned work in an independent manner.

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Position: Exemption Specialist
Status: Open
Post Date: 9/5/2025
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General Description of Position
Under general supervision the Exemptions Specialist is responsible to process (approve / deny) exemption applications in the following categories: Personal (Homestead, Senior, Widower, etc.), Disability, Veteran / First Responder, Affordable / Multi-Family Housing, Charitable, Educational, Homes for Special Services, Hospital, Literary, Nursing Homes, Religious, Scientific, Sewer / Waste Water Systems, Conservation Easement, and Economic Development. In addition, this position requires knowledge of the assessment process, exemptions available to the public, mobile home titles, tax value, the tax roll process, and general information related to the services and programs offered by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s office; and other elected officials and governmental offices. A deputy in this position performs various data entry functions utilizing data entry software and hardware. Work involves a variety of tasks with a focus on ensuring exemptions are processed correctly, valuation changes are accurate, and excellent customer service standards are maintained.

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