Property Tax Specialist I
Salary: $4,906.00 - $6,378.00 Monthly
Location: Other (see multiple locations in job posting), CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: NAA-80799-08.2025
Department: Department of Local Affairs
Division: Division of Property Taxation
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 8/22/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
This is a hybrid position required to report to the Denver or Grand Junction office as needed.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at
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.
Department Contact Information: Danielle Milone at or Melissa Bellew at
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.
Benefits
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
Work Location
This position will be hybrid and may work from the Denver office (1313 Sherman Street) or the Grand Junction office (222 S. 6th Street).
Description of Job
The Division of Property Taxation (DPT) exists to ensure the fairness and equalization of ad valorem taxation for Colorado taxpayers by administering, statewide, property tax exemption laws as they apply to religious organizations, charitable organizations, and private schools. The Assessment Resources 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 public. This work unit also creates and develops policy manuals, advanced education curricula, and provides 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, in cooperation with county assessors, industry, and other taxpayer groups, assessment policies, continuing education, training on unique issues, and other technical assistance on a state wide spectrum of complex issues necessary for the effective execution of the assessment administration responsibilities in the assessors' offices. The Property Tax Specialist I in the Assessment Resources section actively participates in the development of policy manuals, providing technical assistance and consulting, and producing assessment administration and appraisal curricula and training for county assessors and their staffs. The Property Tax Specialist I performs duties under the close supervision of higher Property Tax Specialists. Work is reviewed for technical accuracy and adequacy and professional judgment. The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Research legal and assessment administrative issues then prepare a summary of the facts and findings;
- Review new court decisions and statutes, recommend necessary revisions, and incorporate any needed changes into documents and publications;
- Research and recommend new and revised curricula, course outlines and other course material, and assist in instructing education classes for assessors and their staff;
- Provide administrative assistance to county assessors, staff and the general public through telephone calls, e-mails and in-person visits;
- Serve as the coordinator for forms and documents created by the DPT, including reviewing documents, maintaining and tracking revisions; review and update brochures; ensure the most current and correct version of documents are available on the Division's website; and maintain historical copies of the documents; and participate in State Board of Equalization ordered reappraisals of county property valuations, identifying general and specific problems causing the ordered reappraisals, especially in administrative issues that need to be corrected.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Class Code & Classification Description H8J2XX Property Tax Specialist I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Only: 5 years of experience in real estate, legal, title or taxation with 2 of those years working specifically with property tax assessment issues such as conveyance, abatements, classification, taxable status and similar administrative issues.
OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education in real estate, taxation or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to five (5) years. Education will substitute for the general experience first.
Required Competencies
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
- Strong ability to interpret written material
- Critical thinking
- Strong attention to detail
- Active listening
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Current appraisal license issued by the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Technical writing experience
Experience teaching, providing training or organizing events
Knowledge and experience creating and maintaining documents
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Power Point
Conditions of Employment
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.
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.
- No convictions within the last five (5) years for: Three (3) or more careless driving convictions; or Speeding 20 mph over the speed limit.
- 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).
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.