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DOLA Property Tax Administrator (Non-Classified)

Salary

$140,731.00 - $176,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

NAA-85040-06.2025

Department

Department of Local Affairs

Division

Division of Property Taxation

Opening Date

07/07/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Yolanda Roberts: [email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman Street, Denver CO. This is a hybrid position that is required to report to the Denver office 60% of the time and as needed to meet with stakeholders and supervise staff of the Division of Property Taxation. The Property Tax Administrator is required by law to maintain an office in the city of Denver.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Who can Apply

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

+ Medical and Dental Plans (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://copera.org/retirees/peraplus-401-k-457-plans)

+ Employee Wellness Programs

+ Paid Life Insurance

+ 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)

+ Training opportunities

+ Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Description of Job

The Division of Property Taxation (DPT) (https://dpt.colorado.gov/) coordinates and administers the implementation of property tax law throughout the state and operates under the leadership of the Property Tax Administrator, who is appointed by the State Board of Equalization for a term of five years and supervised by the State Board of Equalization.

DOLA is recruiting for the Property Tax Administrator to be the next executive level leader.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

+ Serves as the executive leader and the Appointing Authority for all Division of Property Taxation staff, maintaining statutory responsibilities and compliance, ensuring the goals of DOLA and the Division of Property Taxation are met.

+ Provide leadership, guidance and consultation in the administration of all laws concerning the valuing of taxable property, the assessment of the same, and the levying of property taxes.

+ Provides oversight in conducting studies, valuations, estimations and implementation of State Board of Equalization Orders of Reappraisal and repayment of the supervisory costs under the "Bledsoe Plan".

+ Work cohesively with Boards and Commissions, the State Board of Equalization, county assessors, elected officials, the Legislature, advisory committees, commissioners, and the DOLA leadership team.

+ Performs the duties required by the Legislature concerning the Property Tax Exemption for Qualifying Seniors and Disabled Veterans.

+ Valuations of property and plant of all public utilities of those with businesses in the state.

+ Review and approve declaration schedules, forms, notices, tax abatements, refunds, abatement petitions, and field books.

+ Prepare and publish manuals, appraisal procedures and instructions, referred to as the Assessors’ Reference Library, to county assessors concerning methods of appraising and valuing land, improvements, personal property and mobile homes, and to require their utilization.

+ Conduct an annual school for assessors, their employees and employees of the Division.

+ Examine all complaints filed with the Administrator where it is alleged that a class or subclass of property in a county has not been appraised or valued as required by law or has been improperly or erroneously valued or that the property tax laws have in any manner been evaded or violated.

+ Petition the State Board of Equalization for an order of reappraisal if the conditions examined and concluded on a complaint warrant such action.

+ Review abstracts of assessment filed by each county assessor and make recommendations to the State Board of Equalization if there are any issues of non-compliance with the manuals, factors, formulas, and other directives required by law.

+ May issue subpoenas and compel attendance of witnesses and relevant records whenever a person may be lawfully questioned on matters pertaining to assessment practices; the Administrator's orders are enforceable through the courts.

+ Ensure adequate reporting to all interested parties which includes annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly containing the aggregate value of each class and subclass of property in the counties, the levies imposed by all taxing entities, and the property tax revenues of all taxing entities.

+ Provides oversight in the review of county treasurers’ annual reports concerning all taxes abated, refunded or determined to be uncollectable and cancelled.

+ Approve or deny applications for property tax exemption for property used for religious worship, schools and charitable purposes.

+ Create the forms used for all property tax exemptions granted to qualifying seniors and disabled veterans and review all exemptions granted to ensure there is no more than one exemption granted to a qualifying individual.

+ Provide support staff to the State Board of Equalization as necessary to assist and support their duties as outlined in statute.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description

128400 UNIT DIRECTOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only:

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible, professional management experience in property tax administration. Experience must include at least two years professional public or business administration experience which includes establishing goals and objectives and developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education in business management, public administration, taxation or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to ten (10) years.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. You must demonstrate that you meet minimum qualifications in order to move forward in the comparative analysis/selection process.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies

+ Proven knowledge and understanding of property taxation and Colorado property tax law, particularly with respect to legislation and policies established in the past 6 years;

+ Demonstrated ability and experience in the field of property taxation;

+ Ability to interpret the state Constitution and statutes, regarding property taxation and Division management;

+ Ability to effectively lead and manage personnel and programs of significant importance;

+ Ability to lead, consult, advise and work collaboratively with other divisions and teams in order to meet agency goals and objectives, and maintain a unified cohesive approach and strategic alignment with the executive leadership team; Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret a variety of data to identify trends and draw conclusions; strong analytical skills and attention to detail;

+ Ability to embrace new strategies and partnerships to meet the evolving needs of the assessment community; capability to sustain a respectful and productive work environment that inspires teamwork and positive results;

+ Strong dedication to public service;

+ Ability to provide clear, concise, and objective responses to complex program questions; excellent problem-solving skills with effective planning and organizational skills;

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong public speaking skills and experience;

+ Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines;

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, and Google Suite;

+ Exceptional interpersonal skills;

+ Effective management and leadership skills; experience in employee motivation and conflict resolution; ability to de-escalate and resolve conflict;

+ Ability to provide oversight to ensure accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Direct involvement in the valuation of property or the administration necessary for assessment purposes;

+ Proven public service leadership, with a progressive commitment to advancing opportunities and delivering results;

+ Knowledge and understanding of the legislative process committees, including Finance Committee, Budget Committee and Local Government Oversight Committee;

+ Ability to effectively read and comprehend legislative ideas and proposals, including assisting in the drafting of bills, working with Colorado Legislative Legal Services and Legislative Council Staff, legislators and other interested parties;

+ The ability to explain the content of proposals to legislators and others, either through testimony or background conversations;

+ The ability to help determine the fiscal impact of legislation and proposals on both the Division and the broader assessment community.

Conditions of Employment

+ Pre-employment criminal and financial background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

+ MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record. A safe driving record requires the following:

+ No convictions within the last seven (7) years for Reckless driving; Vehicular manslaughter; Driving under the influence (DUI); Two (2) or more driving while ability impaired (DWAI) convictions; One (1) conviction related to bodily injury or death to another person as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. Eluding the police; or Street racing.

+ No convictions within the last five (5) years for: Three (3) or more careless driving convictions; or Speeding 20 mph over the speed limit. Two (2) convictions related to distracted driving or use of a mobile electronic device as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239.

+ No convictions within the last three (3) years for: Three (3) or more moving violations with a total of more than seven (7) points assessed on the license; or Suspension or revocation of driver license (unless for unpaid child support or other suspension not related to a moving violation).

+ No requirement of a breath monitoring device, also known as Interlock, to operate a motor vehicle.

+ Shall devote his/her full time to the performance of his/her duties as Administrator and shall hold no other office under the United States, the state, or any political subdivision thereof.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:

+ A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)

+ Cover letter / letter of interest

+ Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)

+ DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran’s preference

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Supplemental Questions

The following questions are required. Please provide thorough responses as your responses will be a mechanism in evaluating your application. Based on your responses, you may or may not move forward in the comparative analysis/selection process.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

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 "[email protected]" 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.

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.

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at [email protected].

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Do you understand that this position is non-classified (at will) and is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system?

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+ No

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DOLA - I am willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?

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DOLA - By clicking "yes" below, I certify that I understand that effective 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.

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What do you see as key elements of property tax administration and court decisions that a property tax administrator should be aware of?

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What component of recent legislative changes to the property tax system do you think is most beneficial to property owners or taxpayers?

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Describe a time when you were involved with changes in property taxation policy that was not widely favored by the assessment community. What was your role in the matter, who were the key players, what were the challenges, what was the outcome, what would you have done differently if you had to do it again?

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Certification and Confidentiality Statement

I certify that:

--I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions, and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the preparation, writing, or editing of my responses and the information contained herein is in my own words and was prepared and completed solely by me and only me.

--All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith.

--I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in any way to other candidates, potential candidates, subject matter experts, or any person.

--I understand that if the confidential information in this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions and/or my responses, are found to have been falsified, plagiarized, or shared in any way, I may be disqualified or removed from the position if appointed.

+ I agree to the terms and conditions of this Certification and Confidentiality Statement.

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