DOLA - Data Manager III (Property Taxation)

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State 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

• 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) coordinates and administers 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.

The Data Manager III assists in the development and use of various data systems to formulate techniques and processes that collect, analyze, organize and store data with a focus on data integrity, legitimacy, security and confidentiality. 

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

Managing Data Systems

• Design, implement, maintain, ensure data security, accuracy and integrity;

• Maintain and create data dictionaries;

• Monitor standards, procedures and database performance;

• Develop and maintain data access to ensure proper data control.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Interpret data and establish reports and guidelines for extracting data;

• Scrub and extract data from systems;

• Prepares reports, ensuring accuracy;

• Present findings verbally, in writing and via presentations;;

• Evaluate the quality and accuracy of data;

• Gain expertise in the database, program reporting requirements and industry standards. 

• Develop SQL queries and Python scripts for data extraction and reporting;

• Test data, provide technical feedback and coordinate on system deployment.

Maintain Colorado Property Tax Data

• Manage, update and maintain mapping applications of statewide property information;

• Administer and modify map functionality and measure specific information to obtain desired results.

Technical Guidance

• Communicate with county assessors, property tax districts and other stakeholders to update, rectify and correct information;

• Educate and train system users;

• Serve as point of contact for routine technical support in day-to-day program requirements; 

• Develop user guidance, maintain training materials and provide ongoing technical and troubleshooting support. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only: Six (6) years Data Management experience that includes at least three of the following: 

• Writing queries (e.g., SQL) or scripts (e.g., Python) to extract, transform, clean, and analyze complex datasets.

• Developing or maintaining database structures, data dictionaries, schema standards, or data security controls.

• Working with spatial/mapping applications or geographically referenced administrative data.

• Authoring technical guides, user documentation, plain-language reporting, or training end-users on data software and processes.

Data management experience includes collecting, storing, organizing, securing, analyzing and maintaining an organization’s digital information through its lifecycle to support business goals. 

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education in Data Analytics, Computer Sciences, Statistics, Information Systems, Business or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to six (6) 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. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. 

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.

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

• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. 

• Ability to work across teams

• Excellent analytical skills

• Ability to translate and present complex problems clearly in non-technical terms 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically MS Access, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Colorado government experience managing data within statutory or regulatory compliance frameworks, maintaining property taxation or local government data systems, or navigating complex inter-agency policy and reporting environments;

• Demonstrated experience in predictive modeling;

• Experience organizing and analyzing large volumes of numerical data; 

• Knowledge of and familiarity with, Colorado ad valorem property taxation;

• Experience making presentations before a variety of audiences;

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets;

• Understands computer portal user applications and software;

• Proficient in mathematical calculations and formulas.

• Google Cloud Certificates (Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate and/or Google Cloud Skill Badges)

• EnterpriseDB (EDB) Certifications (EDB Certified PostgreSQL Associate and/or EDB Certified PostgreSQL Professional)

Conditions of Employment

• You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position. 

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

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOLA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. DOLA does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

• MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers 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.

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.

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. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

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.

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atspb.colorado.gov. 

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