Property Tax Appeals Negotiator

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: 

Jefferson County is seeking an experienced Property Tax Appeals Negotiator to apply independent judgment to recommend resolutions, lead mediation efforts, and act as the vital communication link between the County and property petitioners. The Jefferson County Attorney’s Office consists of approximately 50 attorneys and staff members who work collaboratively to provide a full range of legal services to Jefferson County. This role will work closely with the County Attorney’s litigation team and collaborate regularly with the Assessor’s Office and appraisal staff to evaluate possible resolution of tax appeals. Day to day, you will review incoming appeals, analyze property valuations, engage directly with petitioners to communicate the County’s position, and exercise independent judgment to recommend resolutions, all within a dynamic environment where your appraisal expertise and negotiation skills directly shape outcomes for the County. 

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 This position has the potential to operate on a four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) or a standard work week (Monday-Friday). This position offers the opportunity for remote work on some days of the week. This position’s hours are variable but average 20 per week. The County Attorney’s Office provides flexibility in creating a work schedule that promotes a work-life balance. 

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Hiring Range: $50.00/hour - $55.00/hour 

Total Base Pay Range: $43.99/hour - $65.98/hour 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serves as subject matter expert on ad valorem property valuation, providing consultative guidance to the County on appeals across all levels of the protest process. 

• Reviews and analyzes all property valuation appeals and abatements filed with the Jefferson County Board of Equalization or the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals, an arbitrator or in District Court, involving property in Jefferson County. Applies independent judgement to develop and recommend appropriate resolutions. 

• Engages in settlement discussions to resolve appeals when appropriate.   

• Evaluates protests and appeals referred for review from the Assessor or County Board of Equalization for potential resolution. 

• Communicates the County’s negotiating position on appeal cases to petitioners. 

• Coordinates and manages distribution of timely data requests from appraisers and production of data from petitioners to appraisers, including financial records, sales verification, and property condition documentation. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:  

Experience: Six years related work experience 

Education: High School Diploma or GED 

License/Certifications: State appraiser’s certificate or licensure 

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Certified General license 

• Bachelor’s Degree - emphasizing accounting, finance, economics, construction management, business administration, or a related field. 

Additional Job Information: 

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions. 

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.  

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities 

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.  

• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.    

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs 

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us 

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