State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

Property Appraiser Trainee - Underfill

Approximate Annual Salary - $52,200.00 to $76,608.72 Pay Grade: 30 The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Job Information

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Department: Taxation

Division: Department of Taxation

Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Job Class Code: 07.453

Recruitment Information

Announcement Number: 50158

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 01/15/2025

Close Date: 01/22/2025

Recruiter:

Melissa Pontillo

Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 12 Mins

The Position

Property Appraisers value real and personal property; conduct ratio studies to evaluate work of county assessors; value mining improvements and net proceeds of mines; research and develop agricultural values for approval by the Nevada Tax Commission; research and recommend appropriate appraisal and assessment standards for use by county assessors. This position works within the Department of Taxation’s Centrally-assessed Section of the Division of Local Government Services located in Carson City. The recruitment will be used to underfill the Property Appraiser 2. This position will discover, list, and appraise mining and milling properties; conducts extensive physical inspections of improvements and personal property in remote mining locations; collects and evaluates on-site data including building size, age, type of construction and the condition of improvements. The incumbent will compile, analyze, and calculate field data into an estimate of value. The incumbent discovers information used to report and assess net proceeds of minerals, analyzes reported data concerning annual gross yield and allowable expenses, reviews taxpayer annual reports for compliance and accuracy, calculates net proceeds of minerals taxes assessed against mine operators and royalty recipients, and applies net proceeds of minerals data base assessment and billing program as well as procedures necessary for timely collection and proper distribution of appropriate tax payments. Additionally, this position may act as an expert witness in contested cases, defending the appraisal value and the methods used to taxpayers, county boards of equalization, the State Board of Equalization or the Nevada Tax Commission. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, economics or related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of paraprofessional experience assisting in property appraisal work related to the transfer and sale of real property, valuation of property at a local assessor’s office, real estate sales, real estate lending, cost estimation, or tax assessment; OR one year of experience as a Tax Examiner I in Nevada state service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

Certification as a Property Tax Appraiser by the Nevada Department of Taxation is required within two years after appointment.

Special Requirements

A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Informational Links

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management

Public Employees Retirement System

Public Employees Benefits Program

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