Comptroller - Property Tax Data Analyst

Comptroller - Property Tax Data Analyst  (00049323) 

Organization

: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street  Austin 78774 

  

Job

: Computer and Mathematical 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code: 0653  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 24  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 6,750.00 - 7,250.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Apr 9, 2025, 10:22:06 PM 

Closing Date

: Apr 25, 2025, 4:59:00 AM 

Description

 

Applications must be filed at

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00049323&tz=GMT-5:00&tzname=America/Chicago

 

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.  Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office

 

 General description

The Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) provides technical assistance to local governments and taxpayers on property tax issues. PTAD is split into two areas, Appraisal Operations and PTAD Programs, allowing the Division to meet customer needs and implement statutory requirements in many innovative ways. Apply to become a part of this collaborative, growth-oriented Division today!

For more information about PTAD go to https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/about.php

This position is under the PTAD Programs and involves data analytics and quality assurance of property tax data and reporting of information related to property values, tax rates, and levies.  Work also involves providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, local taxing units, and governmental agencies through researching and responding to open records requests through analyzing and reporting data collected.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

 

Qualifications

 

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

 

Preferred Education:

·        Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, business analytics, data science, economics, finance, information systems/technology, mathematics, or a related field.

 

Experience:

·        Four (4) years of experience in data analysis, researching, analyzing, compiling, and resolving variances in large data sets to ensure accuracy. 

·        Experience using Structured Query Language (SQL) to write queries that pull data from multiple tables simultaneously.

·        Experience documenting and updating procedures.

 

Preferred Experience:

·        Experience working in the Texas property tax system.

·        Experience in a state agency or local government responding to open records requests and producing data responsive to open records requests.

 

Substitution:

·        One (1) additional year of full-time experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

            

In this role you will:

·        Assist with developing and implementing databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency, accuracy and quality of data provided. Develop data quality measures, analyzes data quality results and implements necessary changes to ensure data quality improvement. Gather, clean, process, compile, and query raw data.

·        Analyze and evaluate open records requests and tracks and completes requests, including the School District Property Value Study Data Release. Assist customers with open records technical issues and follow-up requests. Review and ensure completeness and accuracy of responses.

·        Develop and maintain expertise in data collected, property tax laws and administrative rules affecting the local property tax data gathered by the division, including any confidentiality requirements.  Assists with developing, maintaining, and implementing a division quality assurance plan for property tax data. 

 

Veterans:

 

To receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required. 

Surviving Spouses or Orphans must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.  

Required documents must be attached to the application when it is submitted in order to receive veterans’ preference.

 

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance. 

 

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.  Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/  or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

 

Important Note to the Candidate:

 
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

 

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

Applicants should ensure that their education and work history are complete on their application.  Information on a resume will not be used in lieu of a completed work history. 

 

Applications submitted through Work In Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

  

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.