Division of Taxpayer Services

1600 W Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $82,500 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 6/15/26

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 also may be called upon as an expert witness to formally represent properties and valuations on behalf of the Department and the State. Additionally, this role 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.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Supervisory:
-4-6 Direct Non-Supervisory Reports
-Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ADOR’s core values, agency policies, applicable standard work, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include:
-Actively participating in the interviewing and hiring processes and ensuring successful functional onboarding of new employees
-Planning, assigning, coordinating and overseeing daily work of direct reports in alignment with strategic, operational, and tactical priorities of the organization
-Conducts regular one-on-one meetings providing constructive, balanced, regular performance feedback, coaching and mentoring
-Setting reasonable stretch performance goals and conducting mid-year and annual performance appraisals
-Recognizing and rewarding performance excellence, culture championship, and continuous improvement efforts
-Communicating and enforcing agency policies and programs
-Applying corrective action, addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely fashion, involving and collaborating with leadership and Human -Resources as appropriate

Valuations (Carries out the following duties personally and through subordinate staff):
-Ensures the performance of equitable valuations and allocation of all property of electric generation facilities using appraisal methods and techniques in compliance with the Arizona Revised Statutes, Division manuals and guidelines and rules of the Department by carrying out the following duties:
-Researching financial data by reviewing taxpayer reports and gathering other information necessary to value electric generation facilities to include:
-Renewable energy resource equipment
-Electric transmission and distribution
-Gas distribution, combination gas, and electric transmission and distribution
-Transmission and distribution cooperative property
-Researching and analyzing the market value of electric generation facility to include research on sales and depreciation of electric generation facilities
-Preparing property valuations and appraisal reports for presentation to the taxpayers, State Board of Equalization, and tax court in defense of values determined
-Preparing annual Summary of Values reports for centrally valued properties
-Reviewing proposed legislation
-Assisting with drafting legislation

Representing Valuations:
-Represents the Department and the State in professional settings pertaining to ad valorem valuation of centrally valued properties.
-Attends, presents and defends valuations at taxpayer conferences, State Board of Equalization hearings and in tax court
-May include in-state and out-of-state travel

Agency/Department 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.
-Consults with District leadership, attorneys, and staff concerning reviews of centrally valued taxpayers to ensure compliance with reporting requirements
-Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following:
-Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
-Completes all required training in a timely manner.
-Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
-May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.
-Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
-Contributes to building the centralized value property units knowledge base through:
-Contributing subject-matter expertise in response to special requests
-Participating in the development of manuals, guidelines, procedures and regulations.
-Providing support and training to other staff members when needed.
-Maintaining the Access database and providing user-assistance
-Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Projects Engagement:
-Engages as project business lead and/or SME as applicable, to ensure the successful execution of all mandated and non mandated projects.
-Conducts research for special projects and compliance reviews, remotely and onsite, requiring in-state travel

Knowledge
-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 successfully complete the DOR intermediate appraisal certification program or ability to successfully complete the program within three years after the hire date
-Ability to attend and successfully complete WSATA Courses 100 and 101 within four years after hire date and successfully achieve WSATA Unitary -Valuation Certification within five years after hire date.
-Ability to make decisions, utilizing sound judgment
-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

The ideal candidate will have:
-Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-Minimum of three years experience valuing centrally assessed properties
-Previous or current experience at a Government Assessors Office
-ADOR appraisal certification or equivalent
-Certification in Unitary Valuation
-Experience in Unitary Appraisal

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:
-Employment 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: Driver’s License Requirements.

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

The Arizona Department of Revenue offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
-Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
-Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
-Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
-Deferred compensation plan
-Wellness plans
-Tuition Reimbursement
-Stipend Opportunities
-Infant at Work Program
-Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
-Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
-Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
-By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.(OPTIONAL AND BASED UPON POSITION)
-Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact tartenian@azdor.gov

*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.