Job Description - Property Appraiser 2 (24142722) 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 members 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 the 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. 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 Microsoft programs and other database 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 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. 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 supervisor's 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, apply 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. 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 Two years of job-related experience. Preferred work experience includes appraisal, property tax appraisal, assessment, auditing, agriculture, forestry, surveying, real estate, or related field. Requires Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101)&Montana agricultural/forestland property appraisal (AG Certification) 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. Salary: $50,484.00 - $52,201.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave&Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time Primary Location: Shelby Agency: Department of Revenue Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date: Oct 11, 2024 Closing Date: Oct 26, 2024 Required Application Materials: Resume Contact Name: Human Resources | Contact Email: dorhrmt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-9858 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. J-18808-Ljbffr