Job No: 541339
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS,PHOENIX
Categories: Accounting/Auditing,Real Estate and Land Management
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Funding Arizona's future through excellence in innovation, exceptional customer service and public servant-led continuous improvement.
PROPERTY APPRAISER 3
Job Location:
Division of Taxpayer Services
1600 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $55,000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 6/11/2026
Job Summary:
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.
Job Duties:
Serves as a senior appraiser on the County Services team by:
Providing expertise to the team on locally assessed property @types and ad valorem property taxation
Supporting team performance in matters of technical knowledge and customer issues
Actively contributing to new hire and ongoing job training of other appraisers on the team
Appraisal Performance and Assistance
Supports operational capacity of the county assessor team to include:
Guides the team and participates in complex appraisal projects
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, current use, comparable sales data, economic trends, market conditions, etc.)
Recognizes issues and presents alternatives, as appropriate to assignment
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
Consults with real estate industry professionals to research issues and market trends impacting property values.
Appraisal Education
Utilize real estate research tools and data sources to prepare, create, and facilitate appraisal exhibits and presentations for workshops, roudtable discussions, and classes to Department and county assessor personnel
Representing Valuations
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.
Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation.
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.
Licenses & Certifications
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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge/Understanding
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
Skills
Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
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.
Abilities
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 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
Additional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Selective Preference(s):
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
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:
Employment Verification and Reference Checks
State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
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
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers) here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: https://www.azasrs.gov/content/new-and-prospective-members.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at talentgroup@azdor.gov.
*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
