Property Appraiser 3, County Services

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Appraiser 3, in County Services serves as a valuation expert in the appraisal of all locally assessed property for ad valorem property taxation purposes. This position provides technical assistance to county assessors and their staff throughout the state regarding applicable valuation methods, market data and related projects. Assists in providing continuing education via presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions. Conducts research and analysis of issues and conditions impacting property valuations and summarizes findings in reports, papers and/or presentations. Additionally, this role may be called upon to represent the Department as a valuation witness to review, discuss, and defend values, before both judicial and administrative bodies.

Requirements

Successful completion of the DOR intermediate appraisal certification program, or ability to successfully complete the program within three years after the hire date
Valid, Arizona Driver’s License
Advanced knowledge of accepted ad valorem appraisal principles techniques and practices
Knowledge of federal laws, the Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative rules and tax court cases pertaining to property tax
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial theory, and standard appraisal methods of property valuation
Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor
Strong mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, average, percentage, simple and compound interest, gross yield, capitalization rates, and depreciated costs
Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make progress on multiple duties and tasks simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Access, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
Ability to develop exhibit packages for review and presentation
Ability to analyze collected income, expense, and sales data and to develop capitalization rates from this data for all types of income producing property.
Ability to create and facilitate presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to county assessor personnel
Ability to design and demonstrate how data is captured, how property is appraised, and how the values are distributed amongst the counties
Ability to create, measure, monitor, and analyze metrics for standard processes.
Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
Ability to learn and apply lean principles and practices
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and to operate a vehicle to attend workshops, roundtable discussions, classes, conduct property field inspections and appraisals, and visits to county assessors’ offices
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem
Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another.

Nice To Haves

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum of two years of previous property appraisal, accounting, and/or financial analytics experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
Experience with LEAN management process improvement methodologies
Experience in testifying before a panel or before a jury or judge in a courtroom situation
Experience valuing complex commercial, industrial, and income producing properties
Current Level 2 Arizona Department of Revenue Appraiser certification

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior appraiser on the County Services team by providing expertise on locally assessed property types and ad valorem property taxation, supporting team performance in technical knowledge and customer issues, and actively contributing to new hire and ongoing job training of other appraisers on the team.
Supports operational capacity of the county assessor team, guides the team and participates in complex appraisal projects, compiles and analyzes data considering all relevant factors according to appraisal industry standards, recognizes issues and presents alternatives, works closely with other agency staff, county assessors’ offices, property owners, and real estate industry representatives in researching property values, property classification, component data, sales transaction information, etc., performs appraisals of county valued property types as needed or requested, participates in development and review of property tax forms, performs on-site inspections and site visits as needed, performs in-person visits to county assessors as needed or requested, and consults with real estate industry professionals to research issues and market trends impacting property values.
Utilizes real estate research tools and data sources to prepare, create, and facilitate appraisal exhibits and presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to Department and county assessor personnel.
Prepares reports and provides testimony as a witness to review, discuss, and defend values, both before judicial and administrative bodies, as well as taxpayer conferences.
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation.
Prepares special reports, monitors litigation and works with attorneys on lawsuits.
Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated.
May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested (e.g., research taxpayer's inquiries, prepare management reports as needed, participate in appraisal of property which may include assigned valuation as needed by the District, etc.).
Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance