County Review Auditor (Property & Acquisition Specialist 4)

Tumwater, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5241 - 7043

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Department of Revenues (DOR) Property Tax Division is looking for a dynamic individual to fill a Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 (PAS4) vacancy in Tumwater WA.This team is dedicated to the management of property taxation effecting the state and local levels while providing advice instruction and training to all customers.

Candidate screening will begin as early asDecember 17 2025 and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicants advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

Revenueis 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 agencys 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 forstudent loan forgiveness.

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Duties

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. Your initial focus will be the Current Use and Designated Forestland programs Education Program and Accreditation program. 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 revaluation current use and levies. Here are some of your other responsibilities:

Administer statewide audit and review programs to ensure compliance with state laws and rules regarding administration of assessment appeals and levies.
Supporting the statewide Assessor Education and Accreditation Program by reviewing documentation determining continuing-education eligibility and assisting with the development and delivery of property tax training.
Compose determination reports recommendations and follow up correspondence regarding areas of non-compliance with state laws and rules.
Analyze and report individual county property tax procedure and practice effectiveness.
Act as a backup for property tax program specialists by providing general advice and guidance to customers.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated professional with these competencies to ensure effective performance in overseeing property tax programs and managing educational initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:

Knowledge

Familiarity with current use programs levies appeal process current use programs and revaluation including relevant tax laws and regulations.
A basic understanding of how legislation affects property tax programs and the ability to analyze and assist with implementing new or proposed laws.

Skills

Ability toinvestigate analyze and interpret complex tax laws and data and to effectively evaluate and communicate findings.
Capability to address and resolve intricate issues related to property tax and valuation utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills.
Ability tocraft technical reports policy recommendations advisories and other guidance materials.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for assisting with training responding to inquiries and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Skilled in developing and delivering presentations and training sessions including organizing course materials.

Abilities

Capacity to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders including elected officials legislative staff and the Washington State Association of County Assessors; to assist the Specialist in facilitating a comprehensive approach to solving issues and advancing program goals.
Ability to identify deficiencies in technical program administration analyze workflows and processes and provide solutions and recommendations.
Ability to identify and adapt to evolving requirements including legislative updates procedural changes and shifting program needs.
Ability to analyze complex data sets develop insights and communicating findings to support informed decision-making and enhance program outcomes.

You may not feel confident that you qualify for this position. For example research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications.We strongly encourage all interested individuals who fulfill the required KSAs to apply as we would like the opportunity to consider your KSAs provided in your application. If after reviewing the qualifications you are unsure you qualify please contact Melissa Olivas at or .

The above Knowledge Skills and Abilities may be obtained by the following:

Professional experience in any of the following:

Providing technical expertise on federal state or local programs.
Appraising real and/or personal property
Auditing and/or accounting
A related business field such as buying/selling/leasing real estate or property management

Direct professional program experience in federal city county and/or state government.

Preference will be given to those that possess the below qualifications

Knowledge:

Solid understanding of the administrative appeal process levies current use programs or revaluation including relevant tax laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of how legislation affects property tax programs with the ability to analyze and assist in implementing new or proposed laws.

Skills:

Ability to independently research analyze and interpret complex tax laws and data and clearly communicate findings.
Skilled in identifying and addressing complex property tax and valuation issues using advanced problem-solving techniques and critical thinking.
Capable of independently drafting technical reports policy recommendations advisories and other guidance materials with clarity and precision.
Proficient in developing and delivering presentations and training sessions including organizing and structuring course materials to accommodate varying levels of experience.

Abilities:

Ability to identify evolving program needs including changes in legislation procedures and operational priorities.

The above Knowledge Skills and Abilities may be obtained by the following:

A Bachelors degree involving major study in business or public administration finance real estate economics accounting political science or related field.

Experience in business activities such as accounting auditing buying/selling/leasing real estate or appraising real and/or personal property.

One year of experience as a Property & Acquisition Specialist 3.

To be considered

Complete/update your online profilein detailas it will serve as your initial resume.
Please attach aletter of interest describing your specific qualifications for this position.
Please attach a writing samplesuch as professional responses to stakeholder/constituent concerns personally developed training material legal document analysis or related example.

*Note - Incomplete applications and applications received without requested attachments may be disqualified.*

To take advantage of Veterans preferenceplease attach your DD-214 member 4 long form or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.

Questions

Hello my name is Lance and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.

Please contact any part of the Staffing team ator give me a call .

Supplemental Information

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.

For current Department of Revenue employees and union members of the WPEA current promotion rules will apply if selected.

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful inclusive culture for people with disabilities as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.

If you need help during the application process please call the Human Resources Office at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

Required Experience:

DescriptionThe Department of Revenues (DOR) Property Tax Division is looking for a dynamic individual to fill a Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 (PAS4) vacancy in Tumwater WA.This team is dedicated to the management of property taxation effecting the state and local levels while providing advic...

Description

Duties

Administer statewide audit and review programs to ensure compliance with state laws and rules regarding administration of assessment appeals and levies.
Supporting the statewide Assessor Education and Accreditation Program by reviewing documentation determining continuing-education eligibility and assisting with the development and delivery of property tax training.
Compose determination reports recommendations and follow up correspondence regarding areas of non-compliance with state laws and rules.
Analyze and report individual county property tax procedure and practice effectiveness.
Act as a backup for property tax program specialists by providing general advice and guidance to customers.

Qualifications

Knowledge

Familiarity with current use programs levies appeal process current use programs and revaluation including relevant tax laws and regulations.
A basic understanding of how legislation affects property tax programs and the ability to analyze and assist with implementing new or proposed laws.

Skills

Ability toinvestigate analyze and interpret complex tax laws and data and to effectively evaluate and communicate findings.
Capability to address and resolve intricate issues related to property tax and valuation utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills.
Ability tocraft technical reports policy recommendations advisories and other guidance materials.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for assisting with training responding to inquiries and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Skilled in developing and delivering presentations and training sessions including organizing course materials.

Abilities

Capacity to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders including elected officials legislative staff and the Washington State Association of County Assessors; to assist the Specialist in facilitating a comprehensive approach to solving issues and advancing program goals.
Ability to identify deficiencies in technical program administration analyze workflows and processes and provide solutions and recommendations.
Ability to identify and adapt to evolving requirements including legislative updates procedural changes and shifting program needs.
Ability to analyze complex data sets develop insights and communicating findings to support informed decision-making and enhance program outcomes.

The above Knowledge Skills and Abilities may be obtained by the following:

Professional experience in any of the following:

Providing technical expertise on federal state or local programs.
Appraising real and/or personal property
Auditing and/or accounting
A related business field such as buying/selling/leasing real estate or property management

Direct professional program experience in federal city county and/or state government.

Preference will be given to those that possess the below qualifications

Knowledge:

Solid understanding of the administrative appeal process levies current use programs or revaluation including relevant tax laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of how legislation affects property tax programs with the ability to analyze and assist in implementing new or proposed laws.

Skills:

Ability to independently research analyze and interpret complex tax laws and data and clearly communicate findings.
Skilled in identifying and addressing complex property tax and valuation issues using advanced problem-solving techniques and critical thinking.
Capable of independently drafting technical reports policy recommendations advisories and other guidance materials with clarity and precision.
Proficient in developing and delivering presentations and training sessions including organizing and structuring course materials to accommodate varying levels of experience.

Abilities:

Ability to identify evolving program needs including changes in legislation procedures and operational priorities.

The above Knowledge Skills and Abilities may be obtained by the following:

A Bachelors degree involving major study in business or public administration finance real estate economics accounting political science or related field.

Experience in business activities such as accounting auditing buying/selling/leasing real estate or appraising real and/or personal property.

One year of experience as a Property & Acquisition Specialist 3.

To be considered

Complete/update your online profilein detailas it will serve as your initial resume.
Please attach aletter of interest describing your specific qualifications for this position.
Please attach a writing samplesuch as professional responses to stakeholder/constituent concerns personally developed training material legal document analysis or related example.

Supplemental Information