Property Appraiser II: Valuation & Field Inspections

State of Montana; Montana; Hybride; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & dental, vision care

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Free employee health care

Employee Assistance Benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Flexible hours

PSLF eligibility

Résumé du poste

State of Montana, Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division, seeks a dedicated appraiser to review residential, agricultural, and forestland properties and determine final values. You will analyze data, conduct field reviews, and support valuation processes for ongoing program operations.

The role requires knowledge of appraisal methods, GIS, and land classification practices, with operations in a primarily on-site setting and occasional telework.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have education/experience in property appraisal or related fields.
• Proven ability to analyze property data and support appraisal processes.
• Experience with title, ownership data, and inspection reports is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct property reviews and identify appraisal needs and priority.
• Review tax records, land use, improvements, and valuation documents.
• Identify properties for appraisal review based on use, value, location.
• Research and analyze property characteristics to estimate impacts on values.
• Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
• Perform comparable sales analysis for valuation factors.
• Collect data for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
• Determine primary use of residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
• Analyze and evaluate appraisal information to determine final values.
• Determine appropriate appraisal methods for different property types.
• Verify information for title, ownership data, inspection reports, and models.
• Assess properties for land classifications and use applications.
• Assist higher level appraisers and compile ownership data.
• Review property characteristics and market models; recommend valuations.

Connaissances

Research & analysis

Accuracy & attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office & databases

Written & verbal communication

Formation

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

One year of job-related experience

Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101)

USPAP training

Agricultural Land Classification/Appraisal (ALCA)

Outils

GIS

Description du poste

State of Montana, Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division, seeks a dedicated appraiser to review residential, agricultural, and forestland properties and determine final values. You will analyze data, conduct field reviews, and support valuation processes for ongoing program operations.

The role requires knowledge of appraisal methods, GIS, and land classification practices, with operations in a primarily on-site setting and occasional telework.