Property Appraiser 2
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About the role
Our services impact EVERY Montanan!
MISSION STATEMENT
To be the nation's 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 Montana’s property tax laws, including the valuation of all taxable property for property tax purposes.
What We Can Offer You
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/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 https://benefits.mt.gov/. 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 residential, agricultural land and forestland property appraisal reviews. Complete inspections to determine residential, agricultural and forestland final valuation. Analyze, assess, and classify land uses. Assist with specification, calibration, and benchmarking of land 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 reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal need and priority.
Review tax records, land use, improvements, valuation documents, and other information.
Identify properties for appraisal review based on property use, value, location, and other characteristics.
Research and analyze property characteristics to estimate the impacts on property values.
Examine sites and improvement data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, irrigation rights, covenants, deed restrictions, legal documentation, and construction cost data. Determine effect on property values.
Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
Perform comparable sales analysis to identify valuation factors.
Collect data required for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
Determine the primary use of residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
Analyze and evaluate appraisal information to determine final value of properties.
Determine appropriate appraisal methods for residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
Verify information for title and ownership data, inspection reports, market models, and other sources.
Analyze, assess, and classify residential, agricultural and forestland properties according to primary use.
Review agricultural and forestland use applications, ownership and title data, inspection reports, and other information to determine land classifications.
Assist higher level appraisers.
Compile title, ownership, and financial data.
Review property characteristics, inspection reports, market models, and other information.
Recommend valuations and adjustments.
Knowledge of:
Appraisal methods for residential, agricultural, and forestland properties
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 database applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
You would be a great fit for this position if you:
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.
Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)