Property Records Specialist

Job Description - Property Records Specialist )

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Property Records Specialist - (  )

To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers approximately 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcohol beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Property Assessment Division manages Montana’s property assessment and valuation of all taxable property for property tax purposes. PAD is comprised of the Geographic Information System Unit, Program Support Unit, Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal Unit, Industrial Unit, Division Administration team, and approximately 30 local field offices in various counties in Montana.

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.

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of Department of Revenue . The Property Record Specialist (PRS) performs various duties assigned by management. They ensure that property values in the county are accurately recorded, regularly updated, and certified each year for fair and accurate property tax billings. This role supports taxpayers, county officials, and other stakeholders by maintaining reliable property records, processing ownership and sales information, and assisting with taxpayer programs and appeals.

• Mathematics
• Property valuation techniques
• Mapping and geographic information systems (GIS)
• Commonly used office and spreadsheet computer applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

• Self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.
• This job cannot be performed at an alternate work site.

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.

*** This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. ( dorhr or )

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

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed
• Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed

This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however, the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the 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.

Full-time teleworking is not 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.

This agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland…