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What are you seeking in a new position?   If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance?   Affordable healthcare?   Comprehensive well-being programs?   An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? 

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading.  You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.  

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team!  We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer!  Just take a look:  

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conduct on-site inspections of various types of property including new and existing residential property and structures, mobile homes, agricultural, business, and commercial property, and land.
• Develop fair and equitable assessment of residential and personal property located within the County for ad valorem tax purposes and for proper classification of taxable property and improvements based on current policies and standard appraisal methods.
• Determine type, quality, and condition of property and verify and document property characteristics.
• Verify and process data collected and enter information into specialized software application databases.
• Review research findings on appeal cases with County staff and attorneys before court sessions, hearings, depositions, and conferences, assist in developing defense and negotiation strategies, and assure action items are completed.
• Defend appraisal work to property owners, tax representatives, attorneys, accountants, the Department of Revenue, Board of Equalization, Arizona Tax Court, and other jurisdictions and review and process petitions as required.
• Design and implement market studies for property classes or submarkets within Pinal County and apply the results to the valuation process.
• Value large and complex commercial properties using cost, market, and advanced income modeling techniques.
• Mentor less experienced Appraisers within the office in both the theory and application of advanced appraisal techniques.
• Take a lead role in defending property values at all levels of appeal.
• Research and interpret state statues, Department of Revenue rulings, and tax court cases in order to accurately value property.
• Attend advanced training in appraisal techniques and software applications involved in the appraisal process and disseminate that information within the office.
• Analyze data and trends in order to prepare detailed and forward-looking reports for senior management within the office and for other county departments.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Associate's degree, preferably in Real Estate, Property Appraisal, Civil Engineering/Planning, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising Arizona property appraisals.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Appraiser Level 2 certification from Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR).
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for education and/or experience only.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state laws governing the appraisal function, including Arizona Department of Revenue regulations, agricultural laws, and Arizona Corporation Commission statutes.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards governing the appraisal of property, including statutory deadlines and appeals procedures.
• Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management, including legal requirements for records retention and disposition.
• Skill in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Skill in compiling, researching, and analyzing property data.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate appraisal records.
• Skill in using specialized computer software applications, including CAMA (Computer Aided Mass Appraisal), GIS (Geographic Information System), OnBase (Document Management), APEX, and other proprietary systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel in order to prepare advanced reports.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and mathematical calculations.
• Ability to respond to and follow up with complicated and challenging inquiries from property owners within the county. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, finger, walk, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT    
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. 

This is a department only promotion, you must already work for the Assessor's department.