Property Appraiser

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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.

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 members 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 at 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.

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of the Department of Revenue. 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.

• Conduct property reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal needs and priorities, recommend priorities based on property use, value, location, and other characteristics.
• Review tax records, land use, improvements, valuation documents, and other information.
• Identify properties for appraisal review.
• Research and analyze individual residential property characteristics to estimate the impact on property values.
• Analyze and evaluate appraisal information and determine final property value.
• Examine site and improvement data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, covenants, deed restrictions, and other technical and legal documentation.
• Compile and analyze construction cost data and determine the effects on property values.
• Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
• Perform comparable sales to identify valuation factors.
• Collect data required for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
• Determine the primary use for appraised properties.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
• Determine comparable sales data and adjustments to valuations.
• Estimate the value of site improvements.
• Determine appropriate appraisal method (cost or market) for residential properties.
• Verify information in title and ownership data, inspection reports, market models, and other sources.

• Appraisal methods for residential properties
• Construction, mapping, GIS, and cadastral
• Property sales and valuation procedures

• Research and analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict resolution
• Microsoft programs and other database applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

• Self‑motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
• Basic computer skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict Resolution
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities using discretion, active listening, critical thinking, and problem sensitivity.
• Written and verbal…