Property Appraiser 3 – 24140558

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.

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of the 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

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 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.

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

We do offer on the job training to qualified applicants.

• 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.