County Review Auditor; Property & Acquisition Specialist Three Positions

Description

The Department of Revenue's (DOR) Property Tax Division is looking for three dynamic individuals to fill a PROPERTY AND ACCQUISITION SPECIALIST 4 (PAS4) vacancy in Tumwater, WA. This team is dedicated to the management of property taxation affecting the state and local levels while providing advice, instruction, and training to all customers.

Do not be discouraged to apply if you live outside of Tumwater area. While there will be considerable time in Tumwater for training, Revenue's "Where We Work" initiative provides a possible opportunity to be assigned to an alternate duty station if you live more than 50 miles from Tumwater, making it possible to receive reimbursement for travel.

Candidate screening will begin as early as September 1, 2026, and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.

The County Performance And Administration Team Is Hiring For Three Positions With Similar Responsibilities, With Each Position Supporting Programs Across The Team. While All Three Positions Will Work Collaboratively With Each Program, Their Primary Assignments May Differ. Here Are The Primary Duties:

• Revaluation Program:
  One position will primarily support the Revaluation Program.
• Current Use, Education & Accreditation Programs:
  One position will primarily support the Current Use, Education, and Accreditation programs.
• Flexible Program Assignment:
  This position will be assigned a program annually depending on the greatest workload and highest operational need.

As a County Review Auditor (PAS4), You Will Provide Support To County Officials Relating To The Performance And Compliance Of Property Tax Laws For All Programs Assigned To County Performance And Administration. You Will Also Review And Audit County Property Tax Operations And Programs While Providing Technical Assistance To County Staff, Taxing Districts, Taxpayers And Other Stakeholders. Assigned Areas May Include Revaluation, Assessment Appeals, Current Use, And Levies.

• Gathers information relating to efficient and effective property tax assessment and administration practices, identifies best practices, develops reports and distributes to county officials and their staff.
• Assists program specialists with legislative analysis, policy guidance, and updates to forms, publications, administrative rules, and providing technical training to county assessors and their staff.
• Backup for property tax program specialists, provides general advice and guidance to elected officials, county assessment personnel, agency staff, and taxpayers in assigned program areas.
• Assists property tax program specialists with providing technical training to county assessors and their staff, as well as targeted training developed for impacted groups.
• Assists with updating forms, training materials, publications, and resource guides relating to legislative or other program changes.
• Maintains program databases, manuals, and webpages (e.g., Property Tax Resource Center) to ensure accurate information.
• Reviews and processes accreditation initial and renewal applications to ensure compliance with statutory training requirements according to established deadlines; maintaining records, issue certificates, and tracks continuing education compliance.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State property tax laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures applicable to one or more property tax programs; evidenced through experience interpreting, applying,…