DOLA Property Tax Specialist I (Appraisal Standards)

Job Title

Property Tax Specialist I

Job Description

Under the mission of the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), The Division of Property Taxation, and under the supervision of higher-level Property Tax Specialists, the position actively participates in the development of policy manuals, reappraisal programs, technical assistance/consulting, and producing appraisal curricula and training for county assessors and their staffs. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and adequacy of professional judgment. Work is performed with some independence, but is subject to review by higher-level Property Tax Specialists for compliance with general instructions and policies, for adequacy, and soundness of conclusions. This position functions as one of the ad valorem valuation specialists in the Division.

This position exists to:

• Research and Analysis
• Training
• Assistance to Assessors and General Public

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description: H8J2XX Property Tax Specialist I

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years total experience conducting real estate appraisals or as an employee of a county assessor's office.
• OR at least one (1) year conducting real estate appraisals or working in a county assessor's office AND teaching, training or formal presentation experience totaling five (5) years.
• OR a combination of related education in accounting, finance, business management, public administration, real estate or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to five years.
• Special Qualifications: Applicants must possess or be working toward a current and valid real estate appraisal license, issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, at the time of application to be considered.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
• Critical thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Active listening
• Ability to work with numbers
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a county assessor's office with real property classification and/or valuation of fee appraisal experience.
• Experience in presenting to a group, providing training or workshops, or public speaking.

Conditions of Employment:

• You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.
• Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.
• MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.