Property Appraiser 3

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Local Government Services Division is currently seeking a Property Appraiser 3. The Local Government Services Division oversees the administration of property tax laws, assessors, and boards of review with a focus on ensuring that all property assessments adhere to Iowa laws in a manner that is fair, consistent, and compliant. As a Property Appraiser 3, you will independently appraise gas and electric property, using the utility replacement tax methodology in accordance with the Code of Iowa and Iowa Administrative Rules. Additionally, in this position you will: - Allocate utility replacement tax value to the proper taxing jurisdiction by analysis of financial statements, regulation reports, administrative reports, administrative rules, and the Iowa Code pertaining to ad valorem tax on property - Administer Iowa’s statewide property tax - Appraise oil and gas extraction property subject to severance tax - Calculate the productivity and net earning capacity of agricultural land for use in equalization Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following: - Utility company valuation or utility company property tax administration - Statistical, financial, or economic methods of valuation - Analyzing and drawing conclusions from statistical or financial data Employer Highlights: The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and remote work. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including: - Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) - Retirement Investors Club (RIC) - Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Vacation Leave - Sick Leave - Paid Holidays (9 days/year) - Flexible Spending Accounts - Life Insurance - Long-Term Disability Insurance The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place. Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate. Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in property appraisal, assessment, or sales negotiations; mortgage banking; real estate sales, development, or management; property acquisition; or as a mortgage broker. 2) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Three years of full-time work experience in property appraisal, assessment, or sales negotiations; mortgage banking; real estate sales, development, or management; property acquisition; or as a mortgage broker; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. One year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience. 3) Certification as a Certified Assessment Evaluator in accordance with the requirements of the International Association of Assessing Officers. 4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Property Appraiser 2. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Additional Qualification Requirements Applicants must be available to travel in an assigned area of the state. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work sites.