The Coconino County Assessor’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by ensuring accurate, and fair property assessments while inspiring confidence in local government. Our mission is to inspire and provide innovative solutions, to be leaders in property tax valuation and administration and to be the best assessor’s office in the eyes of our residents, communities, and assessment team.

In addition to these important responsibilities, the Coconino County Assessor’s Office is community focused. Ensuring that our residents have access to property assessment resources and the opportunity to learn more about the important work of the Coconino County Assessor’s Office. This includes administering property tax exemption programs for widow/widowers, persons with a permanent disability, Veterans with disabilities as well as the Valuation Protection Option for individuals 65 years of age or older.

Armando Ruiz, the Coconino County Assessor was elected in 2016 and is currently serving in his second term in office. Prior to being elected, Assessor Ruiz worked in various capacities moving up through the Assessor’s Office as both an appraiser and as the Chief Deputy Assessor, with over 20 years of combined service and experience.

The County Assessor's Office is comprised of 28 team members serving all of Coconino County. Coconino County is the second largest county by land size with over 78,200 parcels and over 7,500 Personal Property and Mobile Home accounts. The office is centrally located in Flagstaff, Arizona and serves all adjoining communities such as Williams, Sedona, Tuba City, Page, Fredonia, Tusayan, Blue Ridge, and Forest Highlands.

Since adapting after COVID, The Coconino County Assessor’s Office continues to successfully operate in a hybrid model, providing opportunities to work both in-office and from home while maintaining in-office operations and being readily available to the public we serve. The Assessor recognizes the importance of work-life balance and offers flexible work schedules as well as the opportunity to volunteer within the community.

Coconino County Assessor’s Office values the diversity of our team, residents and communities and strives to create an environment of fairness, inclusivity, and equity in all our endeavors.

Nature of Work:
Under general direction performs work of considerable difficulty in overseeing the personal property and real property appraisal section; performs related work as assigned. (Illustrative only)

Oversees and directs the work of personal property and real property appraisal teams
Trains and provides guidance to the assessment team
Assists in identifying and resolving concerns
Develops appraisal guidelines, procedures and policies
Assists in the appraisal of the most difficult and complex properties and developments
Represents the Assessor in the administrative appeal process as well as all tax litigation cases which involves working with tax consultants, attorneys and property owners
Prepares and provides testimony as an expert witness before the Arizona Tax Court
Provides updates and impacts on pending and final tax litigation cases to the Assessor, County Attorney, County Manager, Board of Supervisors and other government agencies
Consults with developers, investors, tax consultants, attorneys, property owners, and other groups regarding property assessment questions
Performs appraisal studies and data analysis
Oversees the market analysis process, including defining geographic boundaries, reviewing sales data and establishing appropriate market adjustments
Participates in the preparation of the department's budget
Manages and leads projects of varying scopes

Essential functions of this position include: driving; working with and around others; working alone; hearing and speech to communicate with others; finger dexterity for measuring, writing, filing, drawing, and general office duties.

Five years of progressively responsible work experience in property assessment; including two years of supervisory experience; OR,

Associate's degree and four years progressively responsible work experience in property assessment; including two years of supervisory experience; OR,

Bachelor's degree and three years progressively responsible work experience in property assessment; including two years of supervisory experience; OR,

Any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess Level II certification for property assessment from the Arizona Department of Revenue; International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) designation preferred.

The ideal candidate will have an Arizona DOR Level II Certification or equivalent; ten years of technical appraisal experience in Residential, Commercial, Land, and Personal Property; litigation experience, tax court; five years of experience in a leadership or managerial position; ability to problem solve and make decisions; excellent communication skills; ability to lead a team effectively; and knowledge of statue and assessment for expert/legislation Opinion.

Preferred Qualifications: Principles, practices and techniques of property assessment; statutes and guidelines affecting property assessment; principles and practices of positive supervision and leadership.

This position is exempt from overtime.

This position is safety sensitive.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Considerable knowledge of:

-Principles, practices and techniques of property assessment

- Statutes and guidelines affecting property assessment
- Principles and practices of positive supervision and management

Ability to:

- Coordinate the work flow of others

- Analyze complex data and suggest appropriate actions
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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Appraisal Manager- Assessor (0924)