Utility Valuation Supervisor

Description

The Property Tax Division  within the Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic leader known for their creativity, innovative problem solving, and technical expertise to serve as the Utility Valuation Supervisor .

Please Note:  This position has the flexibility to work remotely most of the time, however the duty station is in either Tacoma or Tumwater, Washington. The successful candidate must agree to travel to the office for key scheduled meetings, to provide training, or as operational needs dictate. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process. The successful candidate must also be able to attend out-of-state trainings and conferences as required that are up to one week in duration.

The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as June 10 , 2024  and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for . 

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Duties

The Utility Valuation Supervisor  leads a professional staff of five that appraises the property of approximately 360 utility companies annually. The supervisor coaches and provides technical appraisal guidance to their staff to ensure equitable and defensible valuations. This position oversees the entire appraisal process, coordinates value apportionment to counties, and facilitates contentious discussions with a wide variety of stakeholders. The supervisor will take on challenging property tax issues concerning multi-billion-dollar airplane, electricity, natural gas, pipeline, railroad, and telephone companies, and will work closely with management to mitigate risk to the agency and counties. Reporting to the Utilities, Valuation, and GIS Manager, the successful candidate can also expect the below duties: 

Develop clear, concise, and achievable expectations for your team that support the division’s big-picture objectives and agency’s goals.  Transfers skills and knowledge to enhance staff performance and provide growth and development opportunities.  Develop, review, and revise programs’ policies, education and procedures to facilitate understanding and compliance with technical and statutory requirements. Assist in the creation, interpretation, promulgation, and application of property tax laws, rules, and the valuation of property.  Perform user tests of information systems utility section applications and analyze workflows and processes.  Attend specialized training classes and represent the DOR at nationally recognized organizations and conferences.
The Property Tax division oversees the administration of property taxes at state and local levels. They provide guidance and instruction to county assessors by developing rules, guidelines, and documentation that impact the assessment and taxation of property. The Utilities section is responsible for valuing the operating property of select interstate and inter-county taxpayers. Collectively these companies represent over $26 billion in Washington State assessed property value and contribute more than $260 million in state school and local property taxes.

Qualifications

Please ensure that your application materials address the following qualifications.

Required Qualifications Include:

One (1) year of experience as a Property & Acquisition Specialist 5

OR

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, real estate or related field AND  one of the following:

Four (4) years of professional experience in real property appraising, property negotiations, public property management, or selling, leasing or buying real estate. Three to four years of professional experience in business valuation or unitary appraisal. Three to four years of professional experience as a financial analyst, securities analyst, research analyst, equity analyst, investment analyst, or rating analyst performing financial analysis for external or internal clients as a core part of the job. *Experience must include one year in a supervisory or lead role to include establishing deadlines and priorities for one or more staff members and coaching teammates through complex issues in a customer service organization.

**Additional qualifying experience may be substituted year-for-year for the Bachelor’s degree.

NOTE : A State of Washington Real Property Assessment Accreditation or State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser is a requirement of this position.
 
Preferred Qualifications include:
 
Master’s degree in business, real estate, economics, accounting, finance, or related field OR  professional designation or accreditation from the International Association of Assessing Officers, Appraisal Institute, American Society of Appraisers, or similar.
 

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