Property Appraiser I - Valuation, Relief and Audit

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

4d • $24 - $34

About The Position

The Property Appraiser I classifies and appraises real property and/or personal property for tax evaluation for Pima County. This vacancy is in the Valuation, Relief and Audit division within the Assessor's Office.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in construction, the field of land surveying, real estate sales, banking operations/accounting, and/or property appraisal. (Acceptable real estate experience is that which included establishing value through research of sales of comparable properties, working with property/legal descriptions and/or subdivision plat maps. Acceptable construction experience includes estimating, obtaining building permits, or reading blueprints.)
• OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Property Appraisal Aide, Appraisal Support Specialist, Title Examiner Specialist or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Within one year of hire must complete the Arizona Department of Revenue Level I Basic Certification courses to qualify for Appraisal or Assessor Certification issued or recognized by the State of Arizona Department of Revenue (ARS 42-13006).
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Responsibilities

• Locates, measures, classifies, and lists personal and/or real properties
• Conducts site inspections
• Appraises mobile homes, personal and/or real property, and agricultural equipment
• Measures and drafts property drawings using CAD methods
• Transfers field notes to update property records
• Maintains databases, maps, spreadsheets, and tax tables
• Provides information about appraisal processes, property classifications, exemptions, and ownership and updates automated systems for property classification, exemptions, and tax roll corrections
• Verifies property sale information
• Reviews financial documents to validate taxable property
• Extracts net operating income
• Responds to taxpayer petitions
• Determines exemptions and senior freeze eligibility
• Defends property appraisals in legal and valuation forums
• Interprets laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances
• Reviews and analyzes court case decisions
• Prepares tax roll correction forms
• Performs property splits or consolidations
• Assigns parcel numbers
• Validates ownership
• Analyzes and processes land transfer documents
• Codes and verifies cadastral map elements
• Consults with accountants and business representatives on property details
• Communicates technical information to stakeholders like taxpayers, title companies, and real estate agencies
• Coordinates with stakeholders for problematic splits and exemption requests
• Trains and leads appraisal support staff
• Assists in reconciling complex data
• Reviews depreciation schedules, asset lists, financial statements, and annual department forms to verify taxable property and to extract net operating income
• Analyzes and processes recorded land transfers documents (deeds, patents, legal instruments, land contracts, etc.) from non-rectangular metes/bounds transfers
• Participates in field inspections to verify parcel activities/use for exemption request or non-profit classification changes
• Coordinates and communicates technical information to taxpayers, title companies, real estate agencies, attorneys, surveyors, engineering firms and/or other governmental agencies regarding problematic splits/combines, issues of ownership, legal description discrepancies, re-parceling procedures, exemption application process and the appeal/assessment process.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees