Property Valuation Specialist 2 – 24143301

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of the Department of Revenue. 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 but may be required to travel 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.)

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

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

Ability to:

• Self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines

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

*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 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.