UTILITY VALUATION ANALYST
- Department of Taxation
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$47,606.40 to
$70,804.08
PAY GRADE: 36
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.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Utility Valuation Analysts appraise intercounty and interstate utilities and transportation companies for ad valorem tax purposes using appraisal, accounting, and finance methods.
Under general supervision, Utility Valuation Analysts appraise intercounty and interstate utilities and transportation companies for property tax purposes using appraisal, accounting, and finance methods. Collect and analyze industry and individual utility companies' financial and accounting data to develop value indicators to estimate taxable value; prepare narrative summaries to substantiate value; develop and apply capitalization rate studies for each industry. Examine company reports and statements to accurately allocate assessments and distribute taxes to local governments. Compile assessment and valuation data into reports and bulletins to be reviewed by the Tax Commission and disseminate to corporate and government officials. Interpret statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and results regarding valuation and assessments when requested by interested parties and as necessary to develop and apply valuation methodologies. Inspect and examine company records to determine compliance with instructions, timeframes and accuracy. Interpret and explain statutes, regulations, procedures, timeframes, methodologies, forms, reports, results, instructions, and penalties with regard to billing, collection, and distribution of property taxes when requested by interested parties, including taxpayers, legislators, Tax Commission, and local governments; and serve as expert witness regarding valuations and assessment. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
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 accounting, business administration, finance, economics or closely related field and three years of experience in the appraisal or assessment of real property including one year of experience in the valuation of intercounty and interstate utilities and transportation companies for ad valorem purposes; OR a Bachelor's degree as described above and three years of experience in financial management or managerial accounting environment which provided knowledge of financial management and managerial accounting principles and practices through the development, evaluation or revision of programs, organizations, methods or procedures; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Certification as a Property Tax Appraiser by the Nevada Department of Taxation is required within two years of appointment.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.
