Job No: 543132
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS,PHOENIX
Categories: 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.
All Arizona State employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government. Our goal is for every ADOR team member to reflect on individual and team performance, reduce waste, and commit to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every ADOR team member seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
PROPERTY APPRAISER 4, CVP
Job Location:
Taxpayer Services Division
1600 W Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $55,000
Grade: 22
Closing Date: 8/28/2026
Job Summary:
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. This position also serves as subject matter experts for the team providing training and guidance to more junior team members.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
Job Duties:
Serves as a senior most appraiser on the Centrally Valued Property team to include:
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
Actively contributes to new hire and ongoing job training of other appraisers on the team
May serve as back-up to manager, as needed or assigned
Contributes towards a positive team culture by modeling the ADOR's core values
Property Appraisals
Determines the full cash value for centrally valued properties as assigned to include:
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
Representing Valuations
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.
Data Integrity/Custodian of Records
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
Reporting
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
Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership in industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and other continuing education opportunities.
Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: -
Attends staff meetings and huddle meetings of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested
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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge
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
Skill
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 interpersonal skills and demeanor
Effective presentation and public speaking skills
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.
Skill in utilizing Artificial Intelligence Systems
Ability
Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ability to train and guide team members and contribute to a positive team culture and environment
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 allocated amongst the counties
Ability to travel and operate a vehicle to attend workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes
Ability to create, measure, monitor, and analyze metrics for standard processes.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
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 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
Selective Preference(s):
Education & Experience
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 four (4) years' previous property appraisal experience
Minimum of two (2) years' previous commercial property appraisal experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, 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 in Unitary Appraisal
Experience valuing complex commercial, industrial, and income producing properties
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
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 here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . 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 ogre.ctr@azdor.gov
*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
