DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

 

PROPERTY APPRAISER 3

Job Location:

Division of Taxpayer Services
1600 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 4/26/2026

Job Summary:

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.

 

Job Duties:

Serves as a senior appraiser on the County Services team by:

• Providing expertise to the team on locally assessed property types and ad valorem property taxation
• Supporting team performance in matters of technical knowledge and customer issues
  
• Actively contributing to new hire and ongoing job training of other appraisers on the team
• Guides the team and participates in complex appraisal projects
  
• 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.)
  
• Recognizes 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.
• Performs appraisals of county valued property types, as needed or requested
  
• Participates in development and review of property tax forms
  
• Performs on-site inspections and site visits, as needed
  
• Performs in-person visits to county assessors
• Consults with real estate industry professionals to research issues and market trends impacting property values.

Appraisal Education

• Utilize real estate research tools and data sources to prepare, create, and facilitate appraisal exhibits and presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to Department and county assessor personnel
• 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.

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.
  
• 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.)
  
• 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)

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