Property Appraiser 1

Munro Footwear Group; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision care

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

Paid vacation starting at 15 days a year

Sick leave: 12 days a year

11 holidays, including a floating holiday

Flexible hours

Job summary

Munro Footwear Group is seeking a Property Appraiser 1 responsible for evaluating residential properties in Great Falls, Montana. The role includes conducting property reviews, analyzing property characteristics, and supporting appraisal inquiries.

Ideal candidates should possess two years of post-secondary education related to property appraisal and experience in a relevant field. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of post‑secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, or construction technology.
• One year of job‑related experience.
• Preferred work experience includes appraisal, property tax appraisal, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal needs.
• Research and analyze residential property characteristics.
• Conduct field appraisals and site inspections.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
• Determine comparable sales data and adjustments to valuations.

Skills

Appraisal methods for residential properties

Construction, mapping, GIS, and cadastral

Property sales and valuations procedures

Research and analysis

Accuracy and attention to detail

Microsoft programs and other database applications

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Education

Two years of post‑secondary education in relevant field

Job description

Property Appraiser 1 (26141534)

Job Description - Property Appraiser 1 (26141534)

Mission Statement

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

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Knowledge & Skills

• Appraisal methods for residential properties
• Construction, mapping, GIS, and cadastral
• Property sales and valuations procedures
• Research and analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Microsoft programs and other database applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Education & Experience

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

Two years of post‑secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology or training; and

One year of job‑related experience.

Preferred work experience includes appraisal, property tax appraisal, assessment, auditing, agriculture, forestry, surveying, real‑estate, or related field.

Required Certifications

Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101) and USPAP per ARM 42.18.206‑208 and MCA Title 15, within the first year of employment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision care
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• State contribution of $12,648/year toward benefits
• Paid vacation starting at 15 days a year
• Sick leave: 12 days a year
• 11 holidays, including a floating holiday
• Flexible hours
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Work Conditions

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Travel is required; must have a valid driver’s license.
• Telework: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however, the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana and report to the Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Full‑time teleworking is not available.
• Training assignment may be used; employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.

EEO Statement

The State of Montana 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.