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Job Description
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Two years of post-secondary education in business accounting economics public administration construction technology or related field; and
- Four years of job-related experience.
- Preferred work experience includes mass appraisal property tax appraisal assessment auditing agriculture forestry surveying real estate or related field.
Requires Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101) agricultural/forestland (AG Certification) commercial property appraisal (IAAO 102) and USPAP per ARM 42.18.206-208 and MCA Title 15; within the first year of employment. - Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Our services impact EVERY Montanan!
MISSION STATEMENT
To be the nations most citizen oriented efficiently administered state tax agency.
The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes property appraisals liquor laws and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Property Assessment Division manages Montanas property tax laws including the valuation of all taxable property for property tax purposes.
What We Can Offer You
The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health dental and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12648/year toward these benefits.
- Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
- Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling legal assistance well-being coaching financial information which are free resources.
- Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17% vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
- Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
- Sick leave- 12 days a year.
- 11 holidays including a floating holiday which can be used any time.
- Flexible hours.
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at In addition to employee benefits there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.
DUTIES
Job Overview:
This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include appraisal reviews for residential agricultural forestland and commercial properties. Conduct property reviews discoveries data research field appraisals and inspections to determine final valuation of properties. Analyze assess and classify land uses for all property types. Assist with specification calibration and benchmarking of models sales comparisons and property characteristics. Support ongoing program operations and activities. Respond to taxpayer inquiries and explain appraisal activities. Provide dispute resolution and participate in appeal hearings. The position does not supervise other staff.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Conduct property searches and discoveries to identify appraisal needs and priorities.
Review tax records land use improvements valuation documents and other information.
Identify properties for appraisal review.
Research and analyze property characteristics such as site and improvement data sanitation regulations zoning planning irrigation rights covenants deed restrictions depreciation schedules capitalization rates construction costs and related considerations to estimate the impact on property values.
Conduct field appraisals site inspections and sales comparison to identify valuation factors.
Collect data required for maps plats and sketches used in appraisals.
Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
Determine appropriate appraisal methods (sales comparison abstraction capitalization etc.) for residential agricultural forestland and commercial properties.
Verify information in title and ownership data inspection reports market models and other sources to determine final values.
Classify properties according to primary use for all property types.
Knowledge of:
- Appraisal methods for all property types
- Construction mapping GIS cadastral agriculture forestry and surveying
- Property sales and valuations procedures
Skills in:
- Research and analysis
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft programs and other data base applications
- Written verbal and interpersonal communication
You would be a great fit for this position if you have:
- Self-motivation
- Follow instructions
- Provide timely customer service
- Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
Working Conditions
- Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time including weekends.
- Office environment.
- Working outside.
- Lifting is infrequent less than 15 pounds.
- Travel is required must have a valid drivers license.
REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisors approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.
Training Assignment:This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position via the Apply Online button located on this posting. Be sure to mark your resume relevant in the attached application materials. Applications without resumes will not be considered. To be considered for any Department of Revenue position applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (or )
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
Applicant Pool Statement:If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).
Employment Type
Full-Time
