DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

1600 West Monroe Street. Phoenix, AZ 85048

Division of Taxpayer Services

Salary: $65,000 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 9/8/26

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Revenue (ADOR) our mission is to Serve Taxpayers! ADOR is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about ADOR please visit azdor.gov. Come Join the ADOR Team!

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.

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 State’s 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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, Arizona Revised Statutes, etc.
-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, etc.
-Writes comprehensive appraisal narratives, as needed
-Provide Appraisal Related Assistance on All Property Types to Internal and External Stakeholders
-Perform on-site inspections and site visits, as needed
-Performs appraisals of county valued property types, as needed or requested by the District

Subject Matter Expert (SME)
-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

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
-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
-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.

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

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 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; 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

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

-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
-Designation through a recognized professional appraisal organization
-Minimum of four (4) years’ previous property appraisal experience
-Minimum of two (2) years’ previous commercial 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 Driver’s License

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.

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

The Arizona Department of Revenue offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
-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

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact tartenian@azdor.gov

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