PROPERTY APPRAISER 3

PROPERTY APPRAISER 3

• 542428
• PHOENIX
• REMOTE OPTIONS
• DEPT OF REVENUE
• Full-time
• Closing at: Jul 29 2026 - 23:55 MST

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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:

Taxpayer Services Division

1600 W Monroe St Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $55,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 7/29/2026

Job Summary:

The Property Appraiser 3 on the CVP Team conducts the appraisals of considerable difficulty of 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. May be called upon 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 may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling)

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Property Appraisals

• Determines the full cash value for centrally valued properties

• Performs annual appraisals of centrally valued property

• 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, Arizona Revised Statutes

• Provides recommendations on issues and presents alternatives as appropriate to

assignment

• Works closely with other agency staff, county assessors' offices, property owners,

real estate industry representatives, and attorneys at the AG's Office, in researching

property values, property classification, component data, sales transaction

information

• Compiles/Writes appraisal narratives

• Performs appraisals of county valued property types, as needed or requested by the

District

• Perform on-site inspections

Appraiser

• Provides training to team members

• Representing Valuations

• Prepares reports and presents the Department''s position in taxpayer''s

• 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 database to ensure up-to-date tax area code

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge/Understanding

• Working knowledge of federal laws, the Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative rules and tax

court cases pertaining to property tax

• Working knowledge of principles of accounting. financial and economic 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 suchas 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 create and facilitate presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to county assessor

personnel

• Ability to design and demonstrate how data is captured to organize and stratified for analysis

• 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; 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 ADOR's core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About

One Another

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience with LEAN management process improvement methodologies

Experience in Unitary Appraisal

Experience in Commercial Property Appraisal

Designation through a recognized professional appraisal organization

DOR Appraiser Level 1 and 2 Certification

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 101 within 5 years of hire date.

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.

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. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

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.