Property Records Specialist

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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.

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of Department of Revenue.The Property Records Specialist (PRS) performs various duties assigned by management. They ensure that property values in the county are accurately recorded regularly updated and certified each year for fair and accurate property tax billings. This role supports taxpayers county officials and other stakeholders by maintaining reliable property records processing ownership and sales information and assisting with taxpayer programs and appeals.

Knowledge of:

• Mathematics
• Customer service standards
• Property valuation techniques
• Mapping and geographic information systems (GIS)

Skills in:

• Research and analysis

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict resolution
• Commonly used office and spreadsheet computer applications

• Written verbal and interpersonal communication

• Customer service

You would be a great fit for this position if you:

• Demonstrate self-motivation

• Follow instructions

• Provide timely customer service

• Handle multiple priorities under deadlines

Working Conditions

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time including weekends.

• Office environment.

• Lifting is infrequent less than 15 pounds.

• Some travel may be required must have a valid drivers license.

• This job cannot be performed at an alternate work site.

To be considered for any DOR position applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). 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.)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following application material:

Resume

Complete state application

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

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.

Special Requirements

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed

Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed

Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid drivers license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

Eligibility to Work: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a drivers license or other picture I.D. or a U.S. passport or a green card. The State of Montana does not sponsor.

REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the 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. Full-time teleworking is not available.

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.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).