Property Appraiser 4, CVP

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$65,000

About The Position

The Centrally Valued Property Appraiser, Senior conducts the most complex appraisals of all centrally valued properties (CVP) (e.g., electric generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy properties, mines, railroads, pipelines, telecommunications properties, airline flight property, among others), utilizing methods and techniques that comply with Arizona Revised Statutes, standard appraisal methods/techniques, and guidelines and rules of the Arizona Department of Revenue, to produce equitable valuations and uniform allocations of those values for property tax purposes. This role may be called upon as an expert witness to review, discuss, and defend values in informal taxpayer conferences, before both judicial and administrative bodies and formally represent valuations on behalf of the Department and the State.

Requirements

Working knowledge of federal laws, the Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative rules and tax court cases pertaining to property tax
Working knowledge of accepted ad valorem appraisal principles, techniques, and practices
Working knowledge of principles accounting. financial theory, and standard appraisal methods of property valuation
Strong mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, average, percentage, simple and compound interest, gross yield, capitalization rates, and depreciated costs
Effective presentation and public speaking skills
Organization and time management
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
Analyze collected income, expense, and sales data and to develop capitalization rates from this data for all types of income producing property.
Create and facilitate presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to county assessor personnel
Design and demonstrate how data is captured, how property is appraised, and how the values are allocated amongst the counties
Create, measure, monitor, and analyze metrics for standard processes.
Ability to learn and apply lean principles and practices
Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another
Successful completion of the DOR intermediate appraisal certification program or ability to successfully complete the program within three years after the hire date.
Ability to attend and successfully complete WSATA Courses 100 and 102 within 4 years of hire date.
Valid, Arizona Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience with LEAN management process improvement methodologies
Experience in Unitary Appraisal
Experience valuing complex commercial, industrial, and income producing properties
Designation through a recognized professional appraisal organization

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior most appraiser on the Centrally Valued Property team
Providing subject-matter expertise to the team across all centrally valued property appraisal types
Supports team performance as the first point of escalation for matters of technical knowledge, customer issues, and all other CVP related matters
Contributes towards a positive team culture by modeling the ADOR’s core values
Determines the full cash value for centrally valued properties as assigned to
Performs annual appraisals of centrally valued property, as assigned
Prepares, creates, and facilitates appraisal exhibits and presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to county assessor personnel
Compiles and analyzes data taking into consideration all relevant factors according to appraisal industry standards, e.g., construction costs, location, income, replacement costs, capitalization rates, highest and best use, comparable sales data, economic trends, market conditions, Arizona Revised Statutes, etc.
Provides recommendations on issues and presents alternatives as appropriate to assignment
Works closely with other agency staff, county assessors’ offices, property owners, real estate industry representatives, and attorneys at the AG’s Office, in researching property values, property classification, component data, sales transaction information, etc.
Writes comprehensive appraisal narratives, as needed
Provide Appraisal Related Assistance on All Property Types to Internal and External Stakeholders
Performs appraisals of county valued property types, as needed or requested by the District
Prepares reports and presents the Department's position in taxpayer's conferences.
Prepares and provides testimony at the Board of Equalization and in the Superior Court.
Notifies taxpayers of annexations periodically throughout the year and ensures up-to-date CVP/CCIS (Centralized County Information System) database land files and cost records.
Works within the CCIS to ensure up-to-date tax area codes
Reviews and revises annual reports forms for assigned centrally valued properties (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.)
Prepares special reports, monitors litigation and works with attorneys and expert witnesses on lawsuits
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities
Attends staff meetings and huddle meetings of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
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