UTILITY VALUATION ANALYST

UTILITY VALUATION ANALYST

Salary

$67,296.24 - $100,098.72 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03099

Department

DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

D

Salary Grade

36

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Taxation is seeking a Utility Valuation Analyst in the Centrally-Assessed Section of the Division of Local Government Finance in Carson City. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform a variety of job duties including complex appraisals for utility and transportation corporations in various industries for property tax purposes, using appraisal, accounting, and financial knowledge and skills; collects and analyzes industry and individual utility companies financial data to develop value indicators of corporate value; prepares narrative summaries to substantiate value; develops and applies capitalization rate studies for each industry; interprets and explains statutes, codes, procedures, timeframes, methodologies, forms, reports, results, instructions, and penalties with regard to billing, collection and distribution of property taxes when requested by interested parties including taxpayers, legislators, Tax Commission, and local governments; and serves as expert witness regarding valuations and assessment. The incumbent will also assist in the appraisal of mines using advanced income approaches to value, including discounted cash flow models; and assists in the certification of net proceeds of minerals tax through desk review of financial reports.

Utility Valuation Analysts appraise intercounty and interstate utilities and transportation companies for ad valorem tax purposes using appraisal, accounting and finance methods.

Essential Qualifications

Three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Research, collect, and analyze financial data from industry and individual utility companies to develop value indicators for estimating corporate value.
• Prepare narrative summaries to substantiate value and develop and apply capitalization rate studies for each industry.
• Examine company reports and statements to accurately allocate assessments and distribute taxes to local governments.
• Develop methods to forecast revenue and communicate projections for use in the local government budgeting process.
• Compile assessment and valuation data into reports and bulletins for review by boards and commissions.
• Disseminate information to corporate and government officials.
• Interpret and explain laws, codes, policies, procedures, and results of valuation assessments to interested parties and to develop and apply valuation methodologies.
• Inspect and examine company records to determine compliance with instructions, timeframes, and accuracy.
• Detail timeframes, methodologies, forms, reports, results, instructions, and penalties to interested parties.
• Serve as an expert witness regarding valuations and assessments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, codes, reporting, requirements, and agency policies and procedures; reporting requirements for various commissions; legal terminology, documents, and descriptions.
• Accounting principles and financial accounting standards; financial analysis; preparation of accounting reports, balance sheets, and income statements; application of macroeconomic principles; billing and collection procedures; forecasting/projection of revenue streams or assessment levels from property taxes.
• Corporate and shareholders' reports and Security and Exchange Commission forms; stock and bond data sources; local assessors' appraisal and taxing requirements, methods, and reports; property appraisal methods, principles, and practices; utility and transportation company operations.

Skill in:

• Appraisal of utility and transportation companies.
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Organize, present, and defend valuations before the public, Board of Equalization, Tax Commission, and company representatives; appraise property.
• Appraise property; read and understand financial reports; develop cost of capital studies.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

02

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Describe any experience you have with performing industrial and/or mining appraisals, to include when and where this experience was obtained.

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