Property Appraiser 3, Training & Cert

Position Job Title: Trainer, Appraiser Training & Certification 3 Location: Arizona Department of Revenue, Division of Tax Payer Services, 1600 W Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Salary: $57,200 Grade: 21 Closing Date: 7/14/2026 Job Summary The Property Tax Training and Certification Program is designed to educate and certify county staff and Department of Revenue (ADOR) employees to perform the duties, and exercise the authority of an assessor, or appraise property in or on behalf of a county. Responsibilities Facilitates Property Tax Education Training and Certification Programs Assessment, curriculum design, and content development Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders Facilitates training for the ADOR Property Appraisal team Delivers education to other internal and external stakeholders on various property appraisal topics requiring in-state travel, as needed Job Duties Training Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates the Property Tax Education Training and Certification Program for ad valorem appraisal staff across the State of Arizona Content Development & Maintenance Updates, modifies and develops new programs as needed Maintains current and up-to-date training content, manuals, and materials Assists in the design of curriculum, and training courses Recommends purchase of and directs utilization of audio visual and other training devices May confer with county clients and agency management to ascertain training needs and goals Delivers training via online synchronous and asynchronous, and in-person/classroom setting 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 Prepares special reports and monitors litigation Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through attending staff meetings and huddles, and participating in assigned work teams as appropriate Miscellaneous May collaborate with key internal leadership to facilitate the education of local government staff and taxpayers on statutes, administrative codes, and ADOR policies/procedures related to Arizona property tax May attend meetings with external stakeholders on behalf of the Department, as needed Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Requirements 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. Knowledge: Education theory and practice Ad valorem appraisal process General appraisal methodologies Public relations and public speaking strategies and techniques Adult learning strategies, theories, and techniques State tax statutes, constitution and administrative rules Approaches to value Skills Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations Strong public speaking and presentation skills Effective project coordination skills 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, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive Proficient in the use of Learning Management Systems 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 work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner Ability to build strong working relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers and stakeholders 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 stay up to date on current tax laws and statutes Ability to develop and present appropriate educational curriculum and materials for an array of audiences 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. Selective Preference Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field Experience with LEAN management process improvement methodologies Experience valuing complex commercial, industrial, and income producing properties Current Level 2 Arizona Department of Revenue Appraiser certification Experience working in Ad Valorem property appraisal Pre-Employment Requirements The final candidate will be required to abide by the following pre-employment checks: Employment Verification and Reference Checks State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting Arizona Tax Filing Records Check ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check (if applicable) 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: no driving-specific requirements listed. Benefits The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including: 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 Retirement State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). The top ranked ASRS provides 100% employer matched contributions. ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned and ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: a state resources page is available. Contact If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at View email address on click.appcast.io. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government