Property Appraiser I — Flexible Hours & Strong Benefits

State of Montana; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Free health care for employee and some

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Flexible hours

Job summary

Montana Department of Revenue seeks a Property Appraiser 1 to conduct residential property reviews, field inspections, and data research to determine final valuations. The role involves reviewing tax records, researching land use, and supporting appraisal operations, with telework eligibility and a pathway to PSLF.

Requires Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101) and USPAP within the first year. Travel is required; full-time role with benefits and vacation accrual.

Qualifications

• Education/experience equivalent to two years post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology or training; and one year of job-related experience.
• Requires Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101) and USPAP within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal needs and priorities, and recommend priorities based on 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 residential property characteristics to estimate impact on property values.
• Analyze and evaluate appraisal information and determine final property value.
• Examine site data, zoning, planning, covenants, and deed restrictions.
• Compile and analyze construction cost data for valuation effects.
• Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
• Perform comparable sales to identify valuation factors.
• Determine primary use for appraised properties.

Skills

Research and analysis

Accuracy

Microsoft programs

Written communication

Education

Two years post-secondary education

One year related experience

Job description

Montana Department of Revenue seeks a Property Appraiser 1 to conduct residential property reviews, field inspections, and data research to determine final valuations. The role involves reviewing tax records, researching land use, and supporting appraisal operations, with telework eligibility and a pathway to PSLF.

Requires Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101) and USPAP within the first year. Travel is required; full-time role with benefits and vacation accrual.