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Pima County · 2 days ago

Property Appraiser I - Personal Property

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.94/hr - $33.52/hr

2+ years exp

Pima County is seeking a Property Appraiser I to classify and appraise real and personal property for tax evaluation. The role involves conducting site inspections, maintaining property records, and providing information about appraisal processes and property classifications.

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Responsibilities

Locates, measures, classifies, and lists personal and/or real properties

Conducts site inspections; appraises mobile homes, personal and/or real property, and agricultural equipment; measures and drafts property drawings using CAD methods

Transfers field notes to update property records; maintains databases, maps, spreadsheets, and tax tables

Provides information about appraisal processes, property classifications, exemptions, and ownership and updates automated systems for property classification, exemptions, and tax roll corrections

Verifies property sale information; reviews financial documents to validate taxable property; extracts net operating income; responds to taxpayer petitions; determines exemptions and senior freeze eligibility

Defends property appraisals in legal and valuation forums; interprets laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances; reviews and analyzes court case decisions; prepares tax roll correction forms

Performs property splits or consolidations; assigns parcel numbers; validates ownership; analyzes and processes land transfer documents; codes and verifies cadastral map elements

Consults with accountants and business representatives on property details; communicates technical information to stakeholders like taxpayers, title companies, and real estate agencies

Coordinates with stakeholders for problematic splits and exemption requests

Trains and leads appraisal support staff; assists in reconciling complex data

Reviews depreciation schedules, asset lists, financial statements, and annual department forms to verify taxable property and to extract net operating income

Analyzes and processes recorded land transfers documents (deeds, patents, legal instruments, land contracts, etc.) from non-rectangular metes/bounds transfers

Participates in field inspections to verify parcel activities/use for exemption request or non-profit classification changes

Coordinates and communicates technical information to taxpayers, title companies, real estate agencies, attorneys, surveyors, engineering firms and/or other governmental agencies regarding problematic splits/combines, issues of ownership, legal description discrepancies, re-parceling procedures, exemption application process and the appeal/assessment process

Qualification

Property appraisalSite inspectionsCAD methodsDatabase managementLegal interpretationCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Two years of experience in construction, the field of land surveying, real estate sales, banking operations/accounting, and/or property appraisal

One year of experience with Pima County as a Property Appraisal Aide, Appraisal Support Specialist, Title Examiner Specialist or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment

Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted

Licenses and Certificates: Within one year of hire must complete the Arizona Department of Revenue Level I Basic Certification courses to qualify for Appraisal or Assessor Certification issued or recognized by the State of Arizona Department of Revenue (ARS 42-13006)

Valid driver license is required at time of application

Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment

The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures

The County requires pre-employment background checks

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history

A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County

The work requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds; to remain in a stationary position of standing, walking, sitting; ability to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; ability to reach with hands and arms; ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, carry, pull, walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, or other similar activities

Employees perform site inspections in the field during inclement weather and in extreme hot and cold temperatures

The work regularly involves moderate risks or discomforts associated with visiting construction sites, sites with limited access, or remote areas, that require special safety precautions such as wearing protective hardhats, vests, and boots correctly most of the day

Employees may be required to travel and work at remote locations