Property Appraiser

Job Description - Property Appraiser 3 )

Position Title:

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

The State of Montana’s comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; long‑term disability. The State contributes $12,648 per 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, and financial information—free resources.

Retirement plans— the State contributes 9.17 % of the base pay, vested after five years of continuous employment.

Paid vacation—starting at 15 days a year.

Sick leave—12 days a year.

11 holidays, including a floating holiday that 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 the Department of Revenue. Duties include appraisal reviews for residential, agricultural, forestland, and commercial properties. Conduct property reviews, discoveries, data research, field appraisals, and inspections to determine the final valuation of properties. Analyze, assess, and classify land uses for all property types. Assist with specification, calibration, and benchmarking of 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 searches and discoveries to identify appraisal needs and priorities.
• Review tax records, land use, improvements, valuation documents, and other information.
• Identify properties for appraisal review.
• Research and analyze property characteristics such as site and improvement data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, irrigation rights, covenants, deed restrictions, depreciation schedules, capitalization rates, construction costs, and related considerations to estimate the impact on property values.
• Conduct field appraisals, site inspections, and sales comparison to identify valuation factors.
• Collect data required for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
• Determine appropriate appraisal methods (sales comparison, abstraction, capitalization, etc.) for residential, agricultural, forestland, and commercial properties.
• Verify information in title and ownership data, inspection reports, market models, and other sources to determine final values.
• Classify properties according to primary use for all property types.

• Appraisal methods for all property types
• Construction, mapping, GIS, cadastral, agriculture, forestry, and surveying
• Property sales and valuation procedures

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

• Are self‑motivated
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service
• Can multitask and prioritize work under deadlines

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Travel is required; you must have a valid driver’s license.

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 pass DOR tax and background checks.

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 406‑444‑9858). All…