Industrial Tax Appraiser

Our services impact EVERY Montanan! MISSION STATEMENT 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 Industrial Appraiser I position is an advanced-level role specializing in the appraisal of industrial and personal properties. Employees at this level assist with the valuation of assigned simple industrial properties to support fair and equitable tax assessments, working under appropriate supervision rather than independently on complex valuations. The position requires knowledge of commercial and industrial appraisal methodologies, including the cost approach to valuation, and the ability to analyze property characteristics that may at times be complex or unique.

While the role does not include mentoring less-experienced staff, it may involve responding to inquiries from lower-level appraisers and supporting departmental appraisal functions through accurate data analysis, clear written and verbal communication, and collaboration with senior industrial appraisal staff. This position does not supervise other staff.

This position is open to ANY PAD field office except Baker, Havre, Forsyth, Jordan, Lewistown, Malta, Miles City, Plentywood, Roundup, Libby, Thompson Falls, Livingston, and Shelby.

• Cost, income, and comparable sales approaches for valuing industrial, commercial, and personal properties
• Industrial and personal property appraisal theory and methods
• Construction practices, mapping, Cadastral systems, and quality classifications
• Land modeling, depreciation schedules, and cap rates
• Environmental factors influencing industrial property valuation
• Department systems, property databases, and related technology tools

• Research, analysis, and complex appraisal techniques
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Microsoft programs and other database applications
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions and departmental procedures
• Deliver timely and effective citizen service
• Prioritize and manage work under deadlines

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

Please submit the following application material:

• Resume
• Complete state application
• Cover letter

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

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

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