DOLA Property Tax Specialist ; Appraisal Standards

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.

This is a hybrid position that is assigned to the Denver or Grand Junction office, based on home address. The employee will be required to work from the office as needed and travel to provide technical guidance or course instruction, as needed.

Under the mission of 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 judgement. The position functions as one of the ad valorem valuation specialists in the Division.

• Researches legal and appraisal issues that generally have a broad impact throughout the state, including reviewing statutes, court decisions, and appraisal theory.
• Plans, organizes, and develops the research procedures under guidance of higher‑level Property Tax Specialists. Summarises findings for presentation to higher‑level specialists and possibly to other interested parties.
• Focuses on ad valorem valuation of various property types and appraisal methodologies, emphasizing vacant land present worth, agricultural properties, education, court case management, course instruction, and time trending.

• 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 känner for assessors and their staff.
• Instructs appraisal continuing education classes and participates in instructing appraisal…