Property Appraiser 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $33 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona State Land Department manages approximately 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands. The common schools (K-12) are the largest beneficiary, receiving approximately 87% of the land and close to 90% of State Trust land revenues. The Land Department's mission is to responsibly manage these assets for a multi-generational perpetual trust, aligning with the interests of beneficiaries and Arizona's future. This role is within the Appraisal Section, which provides advisory, value consultation, review, technical support, and appraisal services. The Appraiser III, under the direction of the Appraisal Section Manager, is responsible for preparing valuation assignments for real estate transactions, reviewing outside appraisals for reasonableness and compliance with USPAP and ASLD Appraisal Guidelines, advising on valuation issues, and acting as an expert witness. This position also assists the Section Manager in developing rules, policies, and procedures and collecting economic data.

Requirements

• Writing appraisal reports and restricted use reports using USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and ASLD's Appraisal Guidelines
• Reviewing appraisals from contract appraisers outside of ASLD
• Federal, state, local, and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures specific to area of assignment
• Arizona statutes, case law, and administrative rules/regulations applicable to the business of the Department
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the Arizona Board of Appraisal and the Appraisal Foundation
• Technical writing
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Real estate economic theory
• Research and analysis, utilizing CoStar, Marshall & Swift, and other real estate data sources
• Financial analysis and financial model creation
• Land use planning
• Statistical analysis
• Construction techniques and cost estimation
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Time management and organization
• Make independent, logical, and well supported decisions based on both objective and subjective criteria
• Provide effective oral and written communication to supervisors and the public
• Coordinate the accurate and timely flow of information within the section and throughout the Department on section related matters
• Complete the mission of the Department as determined by the Commissioner's Office
• Discuss areas of concern with contract appraisers
• Make recommendations on valuation and economic issues that impact sale, commercial leasing, and right-of-way transactions
• MUST be licensed and in good standing as a Certified General real estate appraiser - State of AZ or be eligible to apply for license via reciprocity.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a certified general real estate appraiser.
• Previous right of way valuation experience is a plus (in either appraisal, review, acquisitions, training, and/or education courses related to partial acquisitions and easements/right-of-way).

Responsibilities

• Prepares narrative appraisal reports for valuation assignments of moderate to complex difficulty in accordance with established deadlines and by applying traditional appraisal methodologies.
• Provides technical and administrative appraisal review services, ensuring contract appraisals are commensurate in scope and detail with the action for which they were prepared and comply with supplemental appraisal standards, policies, and instructions.
• Provides advice and makes recommendations on valuation issues relative to disposition alternatives and/or specific elements of disposition.
• Assists the Appraisal Section Manager in the formulation and implementation of rules, policies, and procedures for Section related issues.
• Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System (AMS); actively participating in daily group huddles and weekly 1:1 coaching sessions; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned and as related to the position.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable health insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed