Salary: $6,075.00 - $8,172.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-157
Department: Dept. of Revenue
Division: Property Tax
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Department of Revenue's (DOR) Property Tax Division is looking for three dynamic individuals to fill a Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 (PAS4) vacancy in Tumwater, WA. This team is dedicated to the management of property taxation affecting the state and local levels while providing advice, instruction, and training to all customers.
Do not be discouraged to apply if you live outside of Tumwater area. While there will be considerable time in Tumwater for training, Revenue's "Where We Work" initiative provides a possible opportunity to be assigned to an alternate duty station if you live more than 50 miles from Tumwater, making it possible to receive reimbursement for travel.
Candidate screening will begin as early as September 1, 2026, and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

Duties
The County Performance and Administration team is hiring for three positions with similar responsibilities, with each position supporting programs across the team. While all three positions will work collaboratively with each program, their primary assignments may differ. Here are the primary duties:

• Revaluation Program: One position will primarily support the Revaluation Program.
• Current Use, Education & Accreditation Programs: One position will primarily support the Current Use, Education, and Accreditation programs.
• Flexible Program Assignment: This position will be assigned a program annually depending on the greatest workload and highest operational need.

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. 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, current use, and levies. Here are some of your other responsibilities:

• Gathers information relating to efficient and effective property tax assessment and administration practices, identifies best practices, develops reports and distributes to county officials and their staff.
• Assists program specialists with legislative analysis, policy guidance, and updates to forms, publications, administrative rules, and providing technical training to county assessors and their staff.
• Backup for property tax program specialists, provides general advice and guidance to elected officials, county assessment personnel, agency staff, and taxpayers in assigned program areas.
• Assists property tax program specialists with providing technical training to county assessors and their staff, as well as targeted training developed for impacted groups.
• Assists with updating forms, training materials, publications, and resource guides relating to legislative or other program changes.
• Maintains program databases, manuals, and webpages (e.g., Property Tax Resource Center) to ensure accurate information.
• Reviews and processes accreditation initial and renewal applications to ensure compliance with statutory training requirements according to established deadlines; maintaining records, issue certificates, and tracks continuing education compliance.

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of Washington State property tax laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures applicable to one or more property tax programs; evidenced through experience interpreting, applying, administering, or evaluating statutory, regulatory, or policy requirements within a legal, regulatory, or technical environment.
• Working knowledge of legislative and governmental processes; evidenced through experience analyzing proposed or enacted legislation, evaluating operational impacts, or assisting with the implementation of legislative or policy changes.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex statutes, administrative rules, policies, technical guidance, and/or other specialized information; evidenced through experience identifying applicable requirements, evaluating technical issues, and developing well-supported conclusions or recommendations.
• Demonstrated skill applying critical thinking and sound professional judgment to complex issues; evidenced through experience evaluating facts, identifying relevant considerations, analyzing alternatives, and developing practical solutions in situations where guidance or outcomes are not clearly defined.
• Demonstrated skill independently acquiring and applying technical knowledge; evidenced through experience researching unfamiliar subject matter, learning complex concepts, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and applying new knowledge to resolve issues or support decisions.
• Demonstrated skill preparing clear, concise, and technically accurate written products; evidenced through experience developing reports, findings, recommendations, guidance materials, correspondence, or other documentation that communicates complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated skill communicating complex technical information effectively; evidenced through experience providing consultation, responding to inquiries, facilitating discussions, or explaining technical requirements to diverse audiences.

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conduct objective evaluations of programs, processes, or practices; evidenced through experience identifying compliance concerns, evaluating operational effectiveness, documenting findings, and recommending improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, agency staff, subject matter experts, and other impacted groups; evidenced through experience gathering information, collaborating to resolve technical issues, and supporting shared objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing laws, policies, procedures, priorities, and assignments; evidenced through experience managing competing priorities, incorporating new requirements, and maintaining accuracy and quality during periods of change.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, identify trends or patterns, and communicate meaningful insights; evidenced through experience conducting research, evaluating data, preparing analyses, and supporting informed decision-making.

Equity Competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Uses an equitable and inclusive approach.

Learn about our to understand the foundational skills, mindsets, and approaches we value and cultivate in our workforce.
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

OR

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

Preference will be given to those that possess the below qualifications.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of Washington property tax administration and related programs; demonstrated through experience working within property tax disciplines and applying interconnected statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements to complex issues.
• Knowledge of statewide program development and implementation; demonstrated through experience evaluating the impact of legislation, policy, or regulatory changes and translating requirements into operational practices, guidance, or training.

Skills:

• Expertise in resolving complex issues; demonstrated through experience researching ambiguous requirements, weighing competing interpretations, and developing defensible solutions or recommendations.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance; demonstrated through experience developing policies, procedures, advisories, training, or other resources used by staff or external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and evaluative capability; demonstrated through experience identifying trends, systemic issues, or program risks and using data and research to recommend meaningful improvements.
• Effective consultation and facilitation skills; demonstrated through experience serving as a technical resource, leading difficult discussions, and helping diverse stakeholders reach a clear understanding of complex issues.

Abilities:

• Ability to lead complex assignments with limited direction; demonstrated through experience establishing scope and priorities, coordinating participants, resolving issues, and delivering complete work products.
• Ability to see beyond individual cases to broader program impacts; demonstrated through experience identifying recurring issues, assessing root causes, and recommending changes to improve consistency, efficiency, or compliance.
• Ability to influence and support program direction; demonstrated through experience advising leadership, mentoring others, shaping policy or procedures, and contributing to significant program or organizational decisions.

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

A bachelor's degree involving major study in business or public administration, finance, real estate, economics, accounting, political science, or related field.
AND/OR
Experience in business activities such as accounting, auditing, buying/selling/leasing real estate, or appraising real and/or personal property.
OR
One year of experience as a Property & Acquisition Specialist 3.

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 KSA's to apply as we would like the opportunity to consider your KSA's provided in your application. If after reviewing the qualifications, you are unsure you qualify, please contact Melissa Olivas at or (360) 534-1425.
To be considered

• Complete/update your online profile in detail, as it will serve as your initial resume.
• Please attach a letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for this position.
• Please attach a writing sample such as professional responses to interest party/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 Veteran's preference, please 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 Patrick and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty finding an enjoyable 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 at or give me a call (360) 704-5738.
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.