Utility Property Appraiser; PAS

This recruitment has been extended to increase the candidate pool.

The Department of Revenue has an exciting career opportunity available to join the Property Tax division as an Appraiser on the Utility Valuation team. If you have experience appraising property as a licensed Certified General Appraiser, a County Assessor’s employee, or as a commercial real estate analyst, this position could be a great fit for you. Those with experience in the regulation of public utilities may also find this position stimulating.

Please Note: This position has the flexibility to work remotely most of the time, however the duty station is to be located at our Tumwater or Tacoma office. The successful candidate must agree to travel to the office for key scheduled meetings, to provide training, or as operational needs dictate. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.

The successful candidate must also be able to attend out-of-state training and conferences as required that are up to one week in duration.

This position appraises and apportions property in the airline, electric, gas, pipeline, railroad, or telecommunications industries. Your existing appraisal skills already form the foundation necessary to transition into these challenging assignments. This position is the expert in their assigned industry and is expected to be familiar with complex appraisal issues, current industry trends, and relevant legislation and case law. They are also expected to maintain positive working relationships with tax professionals representing some of the largest companies in the country.

This position supports the Department’s mission by fairly and efficiently administering the assessment of public utilities.

Hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as February 18, 2026, and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work. Some of your other responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating, appraising, reporting, apportioning, and defending real and/or personal property valuations of intercounty public utilities of intercounty electric, pipeline, and gas companies.
• Conducting cost of capital studies to calibrate valuation models and tables and defend those studies at industry hearings, including developing, updating, and publishing annual reports online for assigned industries.
• Working with key utility databases and systems to ensure accurate records are stored and generated.
• Attending the annual Unitary Appraiser School training sponsored by the Western States Association of Tax Administrators.

You will also have the opportunity to engage in training and research to continuously improve expertise in an assigned industry or industries.

The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education. These competencies ensure effective performance in assisting with property tax programs. To join our team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

• Property Appraisal and Valuation:
  Demonstrated understanding of complex property appraisal principles, particularly as they relate to intercounty utility properties. Must be knowledgeable in financial analysis, cost of capital modeling, and statutory guidelines that govern property assessment and valuation.
• Database Systems and Reporting:
  Proficient in databases and reporting tools used to aggregate, input, and analyze large datasets. Familiarity with maintaining accurate records and performing data reconciliation in line with department standards and legal requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Knowledge of relevant state statutes and industry regulations governing property valuation and taxpayer communications. Ability to interpret and apply legal and procedural standards to appraisal decisions and documentation.

• Data Analysis and Reconciliation:
  Skilled in aggregating, analyzing, and reconciling complex data sets to ensure accuracy of tentative and final…