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NEOGOV · 9 hours ago

DOLA Property Tax Specialist I (Appraisal Standards)

Statewide, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$4,906/mo - $5,409/mo

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado and is seeking a Property Tax Specialist I to support the Division of Property Taxation. This role involves researching legal and appraisal issues, developing training materials, and providing assistance to county assessors and the general public in property valuation.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Researches legal and appraisal issues that generally have a broad impact throughout the state. This includes reviewing statutes, court decisions, and appraisal theory

The position plans, organizes, and develops the research procedures under the guidance of higher-level Property Tax Specialists. Upon completion of the research, the position will summarize the facts and findings for presentation to higher-level Property Tax Specialists and possibly to other interested parties

The emphasis for this position will be in areas relating to ad valorem valuation of various property types and appraisal methodologies with emphasis on vacant land present worth, agricultural properties, education, court case management, course instruction, and time trending. The context of this research will be in terms of established work processes and policies. These tasks will require some direction and assistance from higher-level Property Tax Specialists

Researches and recommends new and revised appraisal curricula, course outlines, materials, examples, and examinations for appraisal continuing education as well as other courses, workshops, seminars and schools for assessors and their staff

Instructs appraisal continuing education classes and participates in instructing appraisal qualifying education

Prepares written reports upon conclusion of courses to evaluate the content, materials, and instruction methods

Provides appraisal assistance to county assessors, staff and the general public through telephone calls, e-mails, and in-person visits. This assistance is primarily in the area ad valorem real property valuation

Position provides routine assistance with minimal supervision; however, non-routine issues require more direction and assistance from higher-level Property Tax Specialists

Qualification

Real estate appraisalTeachingTrainingResearchAnalysisAppraisal methodologiesEffective communicationAttention to detailCritical thinkingActive listeningInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Five (5) years total experience conducting real estate appraisals or as an employee of a county assessor's office

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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