Work for the Department of Revenue

The Montana Department of Revenue administers approximately 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business, individual, and natural resources. BIT is comprised of two bureaus (Income and Withholding Taxes and Business Taxes and Valuation), that perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issues appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.

The Taxpayer Accounting Unit is looking for a motivated, self-driven individual to join our team. This unit, which is comprised of 17 teammates, is responsible for the initial review of various return groups, supplemental forms, tax credits, software updates and annual internal operations. This fast driven position offers on the job training, career advancement opportunities and the opportunity to become a valued contributor of the greater State of Montana community.

DUTIES

BIT’s auditing technicians perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting simple examinations of various types of tax returns, adjusting tax returns, conducting research, communicating internally and externally, and participating in the appeal process. Auditing technicians also provide support for other unit operations and complex examination activities. The position does not supervise other staff.

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.

This position is part of the Business & Income Tax Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

We prefer, but do not require, that you possess the following experience, or education, for the first day of work:

• High School Diploma or GED qualification
• One year of professional work experience is preferred, but not required, in accounting, money management, banking, bookkeeping or another related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience are evaluated on an individual basis.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Technology Services Division is an internal support division that provides application development, quality assurance and technical operations (network and desktop) services to all other Department of Revenue divisions in meeting their goals and objectives of providing services to the State of Montana and its citizens.

DUTIES

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include Department-wide responsibility for helping to improve business processes through greater use of technology; providing facilitation of the Department’s enterprise projects, developing vision and direction for technology and business process change, and coordinating key Department enterprise and division projects. The incumbent analyzes operational needs to provide a detailed, consistent view of operational work within the Department when questions arise, advising the Technology Services Division (TSD) administrator to help ensure that short term and long-term Department goals are reached. The position reports to the TSD administrator and directly supervises assigned staff.

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.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

This position is part of the Technology Services Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems or computer science, or in a business area such as finance or business administration with a concentration in information systems or closely related field; and
• Work experience should include five years of job-related experience including two years of supervision, management, leadership.
• Work experience should be made up of leadership positions and technical project and program management. Formal training in Business analysis and process design is preferred.
• Preferred Work Experience:  Certification as a Business Process Professional

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Director's Office Division provides support for the Director and department employees relating to tax policy, legal, human resources, training, enterprise planning, communications and taxpayer assistance, dispute resolution, call center, accounting and budgeting, contracts, facilities and purchasing, and security.

DUTIES

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include comprehensive analyses of problems related to all aspects of established and emerging tax and related economic policy issues such as individual and corporate income taxes, general and selective sales and use taxes, natural resource taxes, property taxes, and other miscellaneous taxes.  Develops and manages research, analysis, and information dissemination projects to provide revenue estimation, tax policy analysis, economic research, and analysis, and to prepare departmental reports.  The incumbent also participates in the design, implementation, monitoring, and revision of statistical models and databases used in analysis of current and emerging tax policy issues at the federal, state, and local government levels and uses the models to determine impacts on relevant groups of taxpayers and state and local government tax revenues. The position does not supervise other staff.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, you must complete the state application and your cover letter.

• Complete online state application.

This position is part of the Directors Office Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Master’s degree in economics, mathematics, finance, business administration, statistics, or closely related field and three years of job-related work experience.
• Work experience should be in analytical research and writing research reports
• Preferred work experience includes tax issues. An IAAO certification on hire preferred; must complete IAAO course work within 3 years of hire.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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 Information Management and Collections Division serves Montana citizens and businesses through licensing, forms, financial and asset management, and other services.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

The Administrative Assistant coordinates office management and administrative support services for the division.

This includes reception, business communications, supply and equipment maintenance, event coordination, outbound calling for address verification and accounts receivable, mail distribution, and other support functions. The incumbent coordinates support services for ongoing program operations and activities. The successful candidate must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. The position reports to the CSRM Division Management Officer.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

REQUIRED

List detailed work experiences including if each job was full/part time, temporary or seasonal. Resumes are not reviewed.

This position is part of the Information Management and Collections Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired through:

• One year of college or vocational training in business administration, office management, or related program and;
• Two years of job-related work experience.
• Work experience should be made up of office management and/or administrative support services. Experience must include proficiency with standard office software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation).
• Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. It is important that all previous work experience is listed.

This position does not require any postsecondary education – however, if you have documented graduation and a college degree, please attach your transcripts.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Director's Office Division provides support for the Director and department employees relating to tax policy, legal, human resources, training, communications and taxpayer assistance, dispute resolution, call center, accounting and budgeting, contracts, and facilities and purchasing.

DUTIES

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with employees, leadership, working group, and outside vendor and training services. The incumbent plans and directs development and communication of informational programs to maintain favorable perceptions of professional development programs and develops strategies to educate employees; promote ideas and services and develops partners in providing training opportunities. The position does not supervise other staff.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
• Free health care for employees and eligible family member visits through Montana. Health Centers.
• Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
• Retirement plans (employer contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of 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 within the largest state agency in Montana.

DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is part of the Directors Office Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor of Science degree in human services, business, education, or related field
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted and evaluated.
• Preferred work experience includes adult education, public relations, coordinating large group training, scheduling, and coordinating conference planning for small and large groups.

If applicable, please provide college/university transcripts with application.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include residential property reviews, discoveries, data research, and field appraisals. Complete inspections to determine the residential property 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.

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Ennis and Bozeman.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology or training; and
• One year 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), 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include residential property reviews, discoveries, data research, and field appraisals. Complete inspections to determine the residential property 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.

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Bozeman.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is;

• Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology or training; and
• One year 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), 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

Property Assessment Division is excited to announce we are hiring a Property Appraiser 1 in the Havre office and are looking for a motivated member to join our team. This is a day job working M-F 8am-5pm with the flexibility of a flex schedule after a training period is completed. When required, travel is mostly day travel and a state vehicle is provided, so a valid driver’s license is mandatory. We also offer paid leave and holidays (15 days’ vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid sick leave).

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include residential property reviews, discoveries, data research, and field appraisals. Complete inspections to determine the residential property 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.

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Havre.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology
• On the job training
• One year 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), 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

Property Assessment Division is excited to announce we are hiring a Property Appraiser 1 in the Sidney//Glendive office and are looking for a motivated member to join our team. This is a day job working M-F 8am-5pm with the flexibility of a flex schedule after a training period is completed. When required, travel is mostly day travel and a state vehicle is provided, so a valid driver’s license is mandatory. We also offer paid leave and holidays (15 days’ vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid sick leave).

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include residential property reviews, discoveries, data research, and field appraisals. Complete inspections to determine the residential property 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.

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.

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Sidney and Glendive.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology
• On the job training
• One year 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), 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. 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.

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.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Revenue and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Leave & Holidays (15 days’ vacation, 12 paid Holidays, paid sick leave)
  • Benefits apply on first day of employment
  • Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

About Helena: Situated roughly halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Helena is the capital of Montana. Famous for its historic downtown that abuts miles of hiking and biking trails in its South Hills, it is an excellent place to live, work, and recreate. https://helenamt.com/

(Hours Mon-Fri 8-5 with the possibility of a flex schedule after training period completed)

Mostly day travel, vehicle provided.

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. 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.

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Baker.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• 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), and commercial property appraisal (IAAO 102) 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

Property Assessment Division is excited to announce we are hiring in the Billings office for motivated members to join our team of Property Appraisers. This is a day job with working hours M-F 8am-5pm with the flexibility of a flex schedule after a training period is completed. Mostly local day travel is required, and a state vehicle is provided. A valid driver’s license is mandatory. We also offer paid leave and holidays (15 days’ vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid sick leave).

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. 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.

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Billings.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• 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), and commercial property appraisal (IAAO 102) 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

DUTIES

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. The Property Valuation Specialist (PVS) coordinates and performs a range of specialized property appraisal and assessment support services to facilitate data research, verification, computation, and processing procedures; provides general office and program support services; researches and compiles general program information; ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, and statutes; and coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests. The PVS provides customer service, including property owners visiting the PAD office, phone calls or other electronic communications. The PVS provides open communications and direct support to local government staff.  The position reports to an area manager and does not directly supervise other staff.

The successful candidate will work out of the Bozeman field office; and may be required to travel up to 50% of the time and work in all 9 counties within Region 4, depending on workload demands. (Region 4 counties include Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Madison, Powell, Deer Lodge, Granite, Park and Jefferson.) Travel will be 10% to 50% of the time.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Bozeman.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The qualifications desired on the first day of work are:

• One year of post-secondary education or training; and
• One year of job-related experience.
• Work experience may include appraisal, assessment, auditing, accounting, banking, data entry, bookkeeping, records management, customer service or a real estate related field.
• Must pass the department’s CORE Assessment training, within the first year of employment

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. The Property Valuation Specialist (PVS) coordinates and performs a range of specialized property appraisal and assessment support services to facilitate data research, verification, computation, and processing procedures; provides general office and program support services; researches and compiles general program information; ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, and statutes; and coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests. The PVS provides customer service, including property owners visiting the PAD office, phone calls or other electronic communications. The PVS provides open communications and direct support to local government staff.  The position reports to an area manager and does not directly supervise other staff.

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.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Hamilton.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The qualifications desired on the first day of work are:

• One year of post-secondary education or training; and
• One year of job-related experience.
• Work experience may include appraisal, assessment, auditing, accounting, banking, data entry, bookkeeping, records management, customer service or a real estate related field.
• Must pass the department’s CORE Assessment training, within the first year of employment

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

DUTIES

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. The Property Valuation Specialist (PVS) coordinates and performs a range of specialized property appraisal and assessment support services to facilitate data research, verification, computation, and processing procedures; provides general office and program support services; researches and compiles general program information; ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, and statutes; and coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests.

The PVS provides customer service, including property owners visiting the PAD office, phone calls or other electronic communications. The PVS provides open communications and direct support to local government staff.  The position reports to an area manager and does not directly supervise other staff.

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.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Great Falls.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The qualifications desired on the first day of work are:

• One year of post-secondary education or training; and
• One year of job-related experience.
• Work experience may include appraisal, assessment, auditing, accounting, banking, data entry, bookkeeping, records management, customer service or a real estate related field.
• Must pass the department’s CORE Assessment training, within the first year of employment.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

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.

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. The Property Valuation Specialist (PVS) coordinates and performs a range of specialized property appraisal and assessment support services to facilitate data research, verification, computation, and processing procedures; provides general office and program support services; researches and compiles general program information; ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, and statutes; and coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests. The PVS provides customer service, including property owners visiting the PAD office, phone calls or other electronic communications. The PVS provides open communications and direct support to local government staff.  The position reports to an area manager and does not directly supervise other staff.

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.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Great Falls.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The qualifications desired on the first day of work are:

• One year of post-secondary education or training; and
• One year of job-related experience.
• Work experience may include appraisal, assessment, auditing, accounting, banking, data entry, bookkeeping, records management, customer service or a real estate related field.
• Must pass the department’s CORE Assessment training, within the first year of employment

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Technology Services Division is an internal support division that provides application development, quality assurance and technical operations (system and desktop) services to all other Department of Revenue divisions in meeting their goals and objectives of providing services to the State of Montana and its citizens.

Duties

The incumbent evaluates and recommends technical development of information systems and has responsibility for managing assigned projects, systems analysis, systems design, maintenance, data quality control, technical assistance, and problem resolution relative to computer applications on any DOR platform.   Duties also include:

• Provide Tier 3 level Service Desk support from phone calls and tickets
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and system technical issues
• Maintain systems backup, recovery, and security protocols
• Configure hardware or software to meet system requirements
• Monitor system performance and maintain assigned systems
• Resolve escalated issues from lower-level roles requiring systems modification
• Implement security measures for computer or information systems
• Provide training on assigned functions by assessing user training needs, compiling information and necessary materials to deliver training
• Configure, install, and perform related set-up procedures for new software and system upgrades as needed for departmental information systems
• Test and resolve installation problems and provide direction to users and knowledge transfers to technical coworkers
• Develop and maintain technical documentation to provide accurate and complete information related to system design, user training, technical programming, database models and related diagrams, and other system specifications

The position reports to the Technology Operations Bureau Chief and does not supervise other staff.

This position is part of the Technology Services Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field
• Four years of job-related work experience, including: network operating systems, server or workstation troubleshooting and problem isolation, and end-user assistance.

Provide college/university transcripts with application.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor laws, unclaimed property, and cannabis law for the state of Montana. The Legal Services Division provides support for the Director and Department employees relating to tax policy, legal, human resources, training, enterprise planning, communications and taxpayer assistance, dispute resolution, call center, accounting and budgeting, contracts, facilities and purchasing, and security.

DUTIES

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management based on experience. Incumbents with a range of experience are encouraged to apply. Experience can range from a recent law school graduate who has recently acquired a Montana law license (including those who will obtain a law license from the July 2023 Bar Exam) to an experienced and practicing attorney with a Montana law license. The position offered will be commensurate with experience.

Tax Counsel

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. The Tax Counsel handles routine civil litigation before the Department’s Office of Dispute Resolution, the Montana Tax Appeal Board, state district courts, and appellate courts. These cases often involve complex fact patterns and/or constitutional challenges to state statutes or may involve more routine matters. The incumbent will provide legal advice to clients within the Department; draft rules and legislation on behalf of clients; and may also work on complex litigation under the supervision of senior staff. This position does not supervise other staff.

Senior Tax Counsel

The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. The Senior Tax Counsel duties include handling the most complex, legally, and financially significant, and diverse cases in the Department. Senior lawyers must be able to handle these without assistance. The cases typically require extensive investigation, research, and preparation. The incumbent will either act as sole representative or may serve as lead counsel. The majority of cases are before the Department’s Office of Dispute Resolution, the Montana Tax Appeal Board, Montana District Courts, the Montana Supreme Court, and Bankruptcy Court. However, cases may also be before federal district court and federal appellate courts such as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. The incumbent is relied upon by the Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Chief Legal Counsel as an expert on litigation matters and on legal matters affecting a wide variety of tax and legal issues, agency policies, in-state and out-of-state bankruptcy and collections, and activities including general tax policy.  This position reports to the Deputy Chief Legal Counsel and does not supervise other staff.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

This position is part of the Directors Office Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

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Tax Counsel

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Completion of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Preferred work experience includes work with state tax litigation. Experience in civil litigation outside of tax litigation may substitute for tax litigation depending on the type and extent of the experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Montana. ***A training assignment may be used for incumbents who are awaiting results from the July 2023 Montana Bar exam.***

Senior Tax Counsel

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Six years of job-related work experience made up of increasingly responsible legal practice providing an intimate knowledge of the actual practice of law and litigation, especially in tax law. Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Montana.
• Preferred IAAO certification must complete IAAO course work within 3 years of hire, unless waived by Chief Legal Counsel.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business, individual, and natural resources. BIT is comprised of two bureaus (Income and Withholding Taxes and Business Taxes and Valuation), that perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issues appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.

The Natural Resources Tax Unit performs Federal Royalty inspection, auditing investigation, and enforcement activity as delegated by The Secretary of Interior. A Tax Examiner in the Natural Resources Tax Unit performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include planning, scheduling, and conducting audits of Natural Resource tax returns. These audits require tax examiners to research, examine, and verify the accuracy of data reported by taxpayers.

Duties

BIT’s Tax Examiner I’s perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting technical level examinations on assigned tax returns that involve research, verifying data, adjusting returns, providing communications to taxpayers and their representatives, and participating in the appeal process. Tax examiner I’s assist with development of audit programs and procedures, draft summary reports of audit findings, and testify as an expert witness. They also assist other tax examiners in their responsibilities and provide a range of support services to taxpayers and other department programs and employees. The position does not supervise other staff.

This position is part of the Business & Income Tax Division and may work from Helena.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Apply For This Position

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting or closely related field.
• One year of job-related work experience in auditing, tax examination, or accounting practices.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.