DOLA - Program Assistant

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

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.

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.

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

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
• 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

Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

The Division of Property Taxation (DPT) exists to coordinate and administer the implementation of property tax law throughout the sixty-four counties of Colorado to ensure that valuations are uniform and that each property class is responsible for its fair share of the total property tax obligation. This includes providing technical assessment assistance and promoting the equalization of property valuation. In addition, this work unit provides support and technical expertise to the Governor, General Assembly, State Board of Equalization, County Boards of Equalization, Board of Assessment Appeals, Statutory Advisory Committee, and the general public.

It also creates and maintains policy manuals, advanced education curricula, and on-site training and assistance for county assessors and their staff. The work unit assists and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of county assessors and their staff by creating and implementing techniques, education, training on unique issues and other technical assistance on a wide spectrum of statewide issues regarding complex administrative and appraisal processes.

This position provides programmatic and administrative support to the Property Tax Administrator and Division of Property Taxation. It supports the Budget Analyst and serves as Board Coordinator with State Board of Equalization and Statutory…