DOLA Property Tax Specialist I/II/III (Appraisal Standards).

About the role

The Division of Property Taxation coordinates and administers the implementation of property tax laws throughout the state. This position functions as one of the ad valorem valuation specialists in the Division.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal and appraisal issues that generally have a broad impact throughout the state, to include the review of statutes, court decisions, and appraisal theory.
• Plan, organize, and develop the research procedures under the guidance of higher-level Property Tax Specialists.
• Upon completion of the research, summarize the facts and findings for presentation to higher-level Property Tax Specialists and possibly to other interested parties.
• Provide appraisal assistance to county assessors, staff and the general public through telephone calls, e-mails, and in-person visits.
• Resolve issues of greater complexity in concert with higher-level Property Tax Specialists.
• Provide recommendations of changes to the Assessor’s Reference Library.
• Serve as a lead researcher for various rates, prices, or factors used in the ad valorem reappraisal process.
• Provide solutions or options for actions related to unclear statutes or case law.

Requirements

• Experience conducting fee* or ad valorem** real estate appraisal.
• A combination of related education in real estate, finance, economics or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to five (5) years.
• For Property Tax Specialist II: Additional year of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
• For Property Tax Specialist III: Additional two years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Skills

• Experience as a State of Colorado permanent employee conducting property appraisals, appraisal review or interpreting property regulations.
• Experience in a county assessor’s office with property classification and valuation or fee appraisal experience.
• Experience in teaching or presenting to a group, providing training or workshops, or public speaking.

Benefits

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs offers a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Dental Plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Life Insurance
• 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees
• Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Training opportunities
• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position that is assigned to the Denver or Grand Junction office, based on the employee’s home address. The selected employee will be required to come into the office as needed.