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, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Property Assessment Division (PAD) 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, Valuation 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.
• 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 .
• The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.

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.

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.)

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Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

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

Special Information:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

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 Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Eligibility to Work:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of…