Address: 1600 W. Monroe St. Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $55000 per year

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Until closed

Position Summary:
The Property Appraiser 4 CVP conducts appraisals of all centrally valued properties (CVP) types (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.

Supervision:
This position does not have direct reports.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

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.
* 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 etc.
* Provides recommendations on 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.
* Writes comprehensive appraisal narratives as needed.
* Performs appraisals of county valued property types as needed or requested by the District
* Performs on-site inspections and site visits involving in-state travel.
Representing Valuations
* Prepares reports and presents the Departments position in taxpayers 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
Annual Reports
* Reviews and revises annual reports forms for assigned centrally valued properties.
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 industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
* Prepares special reports monitors litigation and works with attorneys on lawsuits involving above industries.
* Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: -
* Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
* Completes all required training in a timely manner.
* Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
* May complete periodic metrics projects huddle boards and reports as requested (e.g. research taxpayers inquiries prepare management reports as needed participate in appraisal of property which may include assigned valuation as needed by the District etc.)
* Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
* 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.
Other duties as assigned

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 Bachelors Degree (e.g. B.A.) training coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment.
* Minimum of four (4) years previous property appraisal experience

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.
* Ability to attend and successfully complete WSATA Courses 100 and 102 within 4 years of hire date.
* Valid Arizona Drivers License

Knowledge/Understanding
* Knowledge of federal laws the Arizona Constitution Arizona Revised Statutes Administrative rules and tax court cases pertaining to property tax
* Knowledge of accepted ad valorem appraisal principles techniques and practices
* Knowledge of principles accounting. 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 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.

Abilities
* 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 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 travel up to 10% of time 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; organizing classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.
* Willingness and ability to embody ADORs core values of Do the Right Thing Commit to Excellence and Care About One Another

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.
* No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

* Bachelors 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

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:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
-Paid time off for holidays sick days annual leave military leave bereavement leave and civic duty leave
-Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
-A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical dental vision life insurance short-term and long-term disability options.
-Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per fiscal year available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.
-Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program State Wellness Program Public Transit Discounts Alternate Work Schedules and Telework opportunities.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

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: Us:

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*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.