Salary: $92,656.00 - $137,561.00 Annually
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-AD-OTR-0020
Department: Office of Tax and Revenue
Division: Real Property Tax Adminsitration
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Details

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS- 0501
POSITION GRADE: DS- 12/13
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: May 5, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS- 13
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY:
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Real Property Tax Administration (RPTA), Recorder of Deeds. The incumbent serves as the Recordation Tax Exemption Specialist, responsible for reviewing exemption requests and refund claims related to transfer and recordation taxes. Duties include, but are not limited to: interpreting applicable DC Code section 42 and 47, and District of Columbia Municipal Regulations; reviewing, researching, and analyzing real property land documents for taxability and exemption eligibility; evaluating low-income, shared-equity, and nonprofit housing organization tax abatement claims; auditing commercial transactions; communicating with taxpayers, law firms, and settlement agents; conducting interviews to validate claims; preparing written recommendations; processing refund requests and recording liens; and ensuring all statutory notifications are properly and timely issued. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of progressive experience performing related duties and responsibilities such as: reviewing and processing real property tax forms and accompanying documentation; conducting research to determine eligibility or compliance with established criteria; collecting data from customers and other sources to make related assessments; calculating tax liabilities; and utilizing systems to ascertain and/or input property data.
Specialized Experience

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Additional Information
STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):
Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

WORKING CONDITION:

Office Environment
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package may include the following options:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans (401K, 403(b) & 457(b))
• Group & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Leave Accrual Options
• Family Leave Program
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• College Savings Plan
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
• Telework

For additional details regarding benefits offered by the OCFO, please visit the OCFO's benefits webpage.
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Describe your knowledge of land records and general public instruments database or a similar database.
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Describe your knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing recordation taxes, including your understanding of tax-related exemptions.
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Describe your written communication skills and ability to effectively prepare narrative reports and other documentation.
Required Question