Appraiser III - Assessor (Prescott)

Job Description:

Appraiser III - Assessor (Prescott)

Description

Role

Yavapai County Assessor’s Office is seeking an experienced and analytical Appraiser III to join our team of property valuation professionals. This advanced-level position plays a key role in valuing complex agricultural and commercial properties to ensure fair and equitable assessments across the County.

The ideal candidate will bring two or more years of experience appraising complex agricultural and/or commercial properties, with strong proficiency in applying the Income Approach. If you are detail-orientated, confident in interpreting market data, and committed to accuracy and public service, we invite you to APPLY TODAY!

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Acts as an internal resource expert in highly specialized areas of appraisal (e.g., Land Fills, Litigation, Major Properties, etc.); estimates complex property values; ensures resolution of taxpayer problems.
• Works with a variety of software tools to analyze and value vacant and improved property both individually and in mass. Analyzes information to determine if value and legal classification are accurate and adjusts as necessary.
• Organizes and completes analysis of restricted use properties and makes recommendations for valuation policies and procedures; prepares written position papers and recommendations and advises on strategies for litigation cases, legislative changes, etc.; leads canvassing efforts to comply with statutory requirements.
• Researches, prepares, and presents appraisals for Assessor Level and Board of Equalization appeal hearings.
• Interacts with tax agents, jurisdictional representatives, and others related to the property valuation process to solve problems and provide customer service at a high level.
• Contributes to the reconciliation of property value discrepancies by providing high level expertise in review, counsel, recommendation and follow through on highly complex properties and/or those having significant impact for the Assessor’s Office.
• On complex of properties collects field data; prepares drawings; transfers information and record maintenance. Confirms components and/or other relevant property characteristic data, performing complex/sophisticated analysis of information to determine values, and reviewing valuation and error reports to identify and make necessary adjustments and corrections.
• Prepares reconciliation of property value discrepancies by preparing Notice of Claims, Notice of Corrections, and similar change documents based on the collection and analysis of additional information.
• Analyzes information to determine if value and legal classification are accurate.
• Participates in the training and mentoring of lower-level Appraisers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in appraising real property for tax assessment purposes.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license. Must obtain Level II Department of Revenue (DOR) Appraisal Certification within three (3) years of employment. Must meet continuing education requirements to maintain DOR Certification.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Government codes, regulations, and laws, including the Revenue and Taxation Code, relevant portions of the State Constitution, zoning laws, and other laws and regulations as they apply to appraisal of real property for tax assessment purposes.
• Methods, procedures, and terminology used in establishing current value of all types of real property.
• Effect of economic trends on the value of existing residential real property and the cost of new construction and renovation.
• Material quality, cost of construction, and residential building types.
• Appraisal terminology.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Simple mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and computing percentages and measurements.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Work in hazardous conditions such as active construction sites and work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Meet production requirements and goals on a consistent basis.
• Extract and interpret information from a variety of sources such as blueprints, sketches, legal property descriptions, charts, tables and socio-economic trends in order to determine proper tax assessment valuations.
• Develop gross rent multipliers into indicators of value in order to estimate taxable value of income producing residential real property.
• Separate land and improvement values for assessment roll as required by revenue and taxation code; reconciles land and improvement valuations in establishing equity in assessments.
• Compile and record data related to appraisal of real property, including narrative reports, charts, tables, detailed property descriptions, measurements, and classification of improvements.
• Develop gross rent multipliers into indicators of value in order to estimate taxable value of income producing residential real property.
• Serve as an expert witness before quasi-judicial bodies, such as the Board of Equalization, in order to answer questions on assessment issues.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, property owners and the public.
• Consistently meet production goals.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 8
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$24.51 - $31.25 Hourly