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Assessor asks for a modeling analyst hire to protect valuation capacity amid retirements
Summary
The assessor said growing workload and impending retirements require adding a computer‑assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) modeling analyst to preserve continuity and meet statutory valuation deadlines.
Judd Simmons, Yavapai County assessor, told the board the department needs a modeling analyst because two senior modeling staff will be eligible for retirement in coming years and the modeling function is highly technical and time‑consuming.
Simmons said the assessor’s office manages discovery, appraisal and uniform valuation for roughly 70,000 parcels and that modeling analysts convert field data into assessed values using automated valuation tools. He described a new modeling analyst position as essential to maintain valuation accuracy and meet state deadlines and said the role requires years of training.
Simmons noted the recommended budget did not include the new analyst but asked the board to consider options, including reassigning existing vacancies to accelerate hiring and succession planning.
Why it matters: Accurate, timely property valuation underlies the county tax roll and municipal budgets; losing modeling expertise during retirements could increase appeals and impair statutory compliance.
