12/02/2024 Assessment Community Weekly

Deadline extended to December 18: Tax Department seeking experienced real property tax professional for new job opening

The Tax Department’s Office of Tax Policy and Analysis (OTPA) is hiring a Tax Policy Analyst 1. The individual hired will assist in evaluating the effects of proposed or enacted tax law and regulatory changes on taxpayers, stakeholders, the state economy, and the state fiscal plan.

This individual will work closely with ORPTS on various aspects of property tax policy, research, and legislation.

Interested candidates must have:

• a bachelor’s degree, and
• two years of experience conducting research studies requiring the analysis and interpretation of government policy issues and the preparation of written reports.

A master’s degree in public administration, public affairs, policy sciences, political science, government, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the general experience.

Two years of experience in assessment or real property tax administration is preferred.

For details, see the job posting. Applications are now due by December 18.

Reminder: When properties sell

After a property sells, don’t forget to:

• transmit the sale and any changes to ORPTS,
• update your roll to reflect the sale inventory, and
• if applicable, update the IVP record to indicate the property was sold.

For details, see Managing real property transfer data.