Property Appraiser 1

State of Montana; Missoula (MT); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental and vision plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid vacation

Sick leave

11 holidays

Flexible hours

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Résumé du poste

The Montana Department of Revenue’s Property Assessment Division is seeking a Property Appraiser 1 to perform residential property reviews, inspections, and data research to determine final valuations for property tax purposes. This role supports field appraisals, sales comparisons, and related valuation activities.

You will respond to taxpayer inquiries, participate in dispute resolution, and work within a team located across multiple counties, with opportunities for advancement and competitive

Responsabilités

• Conduct property reviews 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 residential property characteristics to estimate impact on property values.
• Analyze and evaluate appraisal information to determine final property value.
• Examine site and improvement data, zoning and legal documentation.
• Compile construction cost data and determine effects on property values.
• Perform field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
• Conduct comparable sales to identify valuation factors.
• Collect data for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
• Determine 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.

Description du poste

Job Description - Property Appraiser 1 (26142660)

Position Title:

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

• 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 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 Include

• 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.