Manager, Centrally Valued Property Appraisal

Job Summary:

The Manager, Centrally Valued Property (CVP) Appraisal Team is responsible for the management and supervisory functions of the Team as well as performing the most difficult appraisal work for which the team is responsible. The CVP Appraisal Team values electric generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy properties, mines, railroads, pipelines, telecommunications, and airline flight properties among others; utilizing appraisal methods and techniques that comply with Arizona Revised Statutes, standard appraisal methods and techniques, and guidelines and rules of the Arizona Department of Revenue.

The Manager serves as the subject matter expert for CVP properties and as an expert witness and formally represents properties and valuations on behalf of the Department and the State; is involved in the interview and selection process associated with acquiring outside professional services; represents the Department in meetings with the County Assessors as indicated; and reviews, discusses, and defends values in informal taxpayer conferences, as well as defending values before both judicial and administrative bodies as assigned.

Supervision:
This position has non-supervisory direct reports.

For more information on the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the role check out the attached job description

Education & Experience
-Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
-Minimum of five years’ previous experience in property appraisal

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
-Valid Arizona Driver's License

Knowledge/Understanding
-Knowledge of federal laws, the Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative rules and tax court cases pertaining to property tax
-Knowledge of accepted ad valorem appraisal principles techniques and practices
-Knowledge of principles accounting. financial theory, and standard appraisal methods of property valuation
-Knowledge of management principles and administrative procedures within Unit and Division

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
-Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor
-Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
-Effective project management skills with the ability to lead, direct the work of teams without formal supervisory authority
-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 interpret statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to property valuation
-Ability to apply accounting, finance, and appraisal methods and techniques to complex properties
-Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
-Ability to build, motivate, engage, develop/grow, and retain a high performing team
-Ability to develop own knowledge to become a subject-matter-expert in the area of CVP, and train staff on the valuation and appeals processes
-Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
-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.
-Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and/or outside the state of AZ
-Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

-Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-ADOR appraisal certification or equivalent

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:
-Employment and Education 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: 

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

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
-Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave
-Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
-A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability options.
-Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year, available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.
-Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program, State Wellness Program, Public Transit Discounts, Alternate Work Schedules, and Telework opportunities.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

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: