GIS Specialist

State of Montana; Missoula (MT); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Flexible Hours

PSLF eligibility

Résumé du poste

The State of Montana Department of Revenue seeks a GIS Specialist in Missoula to build and maintain cadastral mapping and ownership data, support parcel identification, and resolve GIS issues for property valuation and assessment.

You'll work in the Property Assessment Division, applying GIS tools and data formats, with limited supervision, collaborating with multiple units to ensure accurate spatial information across counties.

Qualifications

• One year of post-secondary education or vocational training in cartography, CAD, GIS, business, auditing, accounting, or closely related field.
• Two years of job-related experience.

Responsabilités

• Construct and maintain the cadastral mapping system and ownership information.
• Provide IT support for discovery, valuation, classification, and assessment of property.
• Assist with administration and ensure accuracy of spatial data; no supervisory responsibility.

Connaissances

Research & Analysis

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Written & Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Microsoft Office & Databases

Formation

Post-secondary education in GIS/CAD/Cartography

Two years of job-related experience

Description du poste

Job Description - GIS Specialist (26142516)

Position Title:

GIS Specialist - ( 26142516 )

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.

What We Can Offer You

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.

DUTIES

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of Department of Revenue . Duties include constructing and maintaining the cadastral mapping system and associated ownership information, parcel identification, and related spatial data including the resolution of technical issues with the GIS (Geographic Information System); information technology support for the discovery, valuation, classification, and assessment of all real and personal property within a county or region; and administrative support work as required. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

• Deeds and legal descriptions
• The cartographic process
• Cadastral mapping, GIS software, related data file formats, and Right-of-way information
• Data sources such as aerial maps, Government Land Office (GLO), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Public Land Survey System, and private surveys
• Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• The application of federal and state statutes, administrative rules, polices, and procedures

Skills in:

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

You would be a great fit for this position if you:

• Self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service

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. ( [e-mail] or 406-444-9858)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Resume

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

Special Requirements

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

Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.

Travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

REMOTE/TELEWORK:

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.

Training Assignment:

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.

Effective May 26, 2026, 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://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Eligibility to Work

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.

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.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• One year of post-secondary education or vocational training in cartography, Computer Assisted Design (CAD), GIS, business, auditing, accounting, or closely related field; and
• Two years of job-related experience.

Preferred work experience may be acquired through real estate appraisal, lending, construction, sales, agriculture, forest land, surveying, GIS, or cartography.

Must pass the department’s CORE Assessment training, within the first year of employment.

Salary

$65,600.00 - $68,058.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Missoula

Other Locations

Kalispell Agency : Department of Revenue Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Oct 9, 2026, 6:00:00 AM

Closing Date

Oct 26, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.