DOLA - Data Manager III (Property Taxation)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.
MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

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
Understand 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 )

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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