Property Appraiser 3, County Services

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><strong>PROPERTY APPRAISER 3</strong></span></h3> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Location:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"="">Division of Taxpayer Services<br>1600 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85007</span></span></span></h4> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Posting Details:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Salary: $55,000 <br></span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Grade: 21<br></span></span></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times, serif"><span style="font-size: 16px">Closing Date: 6/11/2026</span></span></h4> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Summary:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.</span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Job Duties:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p style="text-align: left"><strong><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Serves as a senior appraiser on the County Services team by:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Providing expertise to the team on locally assessed property types and ad valorem property taxation</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Supporting team performance in matters of technical knowledge and customer issues<br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Actively contributing to new hire and ongoing job training of other appraisers on the team</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong style="font-size: 12pt">Appraisal Performance and Assistance</strong><br></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Supports operational capacity of the county assessor team to include:<br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Guides the team and participates in complex appraisal projects<br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.)<br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Recognizes issues and presents alternatives, as appropriate to assignment <br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.</span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Performs appraisals of county valued property types, as needed or requested<br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Participates in development and review of property tax forms<br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Performs on-site inspections and site visits, as needed<br></span></li> <li style="text-align: left"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Performs in-person visits to county assessors, as needed or requested<br>Consults with real estate industry professionals to research issues and market trends impacting property values.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Appraisal Education</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Representing Valuations</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation.<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Prepares special reports, monitors litigation and works with attorneys on lawsuits.</span><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated</span><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Licenses & Certifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Successful completion of the DOR intermediate appraisal certification program, or ability to successfully complete the program within three years after the hire date</span><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Valid, Arizona Driver’s License<br><br></span></li> </ul> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Knowledge/Understanding</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Advanced knowledge of accepted ad valorem appraisal principles techniques and practices<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Knowledge of federal laws, the Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative rules and tax court cases pertaining to property tax<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Knowledge of accounting principles, financial theory, and standard appraisal methods of property valuation</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Strong presentation and public speaking skills<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Strong mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, average, percentage, simple and compound interest, gross yield, capitalization rates, and depreciated costs<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make progress on multiple duties and tasks simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Abilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to develop exhibit packages for review and presentation<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to analyze collected income, expense, and sales data and to develop capitalization rates from this data for all types of income producing property. <br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to create and facilitate presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to county assessor personnel<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to design and demonstrate how data is captured, how property is appraised, and how the values are distributed amongst the counties<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to create, measure, monitor, and analyze metrics for standard processes.</span><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Ability to learn and apply lean principles and practices<br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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 <br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><strong>Additional Job Demands</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.<br><br></span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Selective Preference(s):</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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.<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Minimum of two years of previous property appraisal, accounting, and/or financial analytics experience.<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Experience with LEAN management process improvement methodologies<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Experience in testifying before a panel or before a jury or judge in a courtroom situation <br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Experience valuing complex commercial, industrial, and income producing properties<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Current Level 2 Arizona Department of Revenue Appraiser certification<br><br></span></span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Pre-Employment Requirements:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-divider"> </div> <div class="job-divider"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"="">The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:</span></div> <div class="job-content"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Employment Verification and Reference Checks<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Arizona Tax Filing Records Check<br></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">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: <a href="https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Driver’s License Requirements.</a></span><br></span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4; height: 17px" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 17px"> <td style="width: 100%; height: 17px"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Benefits:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">10 paid holidays per year</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Deferred compensation plan</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Wellness plans</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Tuition Reimbursement </span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Stipend Opportunities </span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Infant at Work Program </span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities</span></li> <li dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""><a href="https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program </a><a href="https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion">here</a>. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our <a href="https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers">benefits page</a></span></em></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">Retirement</span>:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">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.</span></span></p> </div> <div class="job-divider"> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #D4D4D4" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 100%"><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"="">Contact Us:</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="job-content"> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at <a href="mailto:talentgroup@azdor.gov">talentgroup@azdor.gov</a>.</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-family: " times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""><span style="font-size: 12pt">*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.<br></span></span></span></p> </div>