Property Tax Specialist

North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

457 Deferred Compensation

Defined Benefit retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner’s Property Tax Division in Bismarck seeks an experienced Property Tax Specialist. The role focuses on audits, appraisals and assessments of real estate and commercial properties, with emphasis on accuracy and customer service.

The position requires an associate's degree with related experience or three years in property appraisal, plus ND or IAAO certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one year in property appraisal or related field, or three years in related work.
• IAAO designation or ND certification with two years in property appraisal or related work.

Responsibilities

• Provide appraisal and assessment assistance to officials and the State Board of Equalization.
• Assist county auditor officials and taxpayers by phone and in person.
• Prepare for and teach appraisal seminars and webinars.
• Prepare real estate appraisal reports on complex commercial properties.
• Administer the statewide sales ratio study.
• Conduct audits, certify and prepare appraisals and assessments on real estate.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Associate's degree in business-related field

Three years of related work experience

IAAO designation / ND certified assessor

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: From 5300.00 To 6200.00 Monthly

Location: Bismarck, ND

Job ID: 3033730

Contract: Full-Time

Regularness: Regular

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Closing Date: 9/28/2026

Office of State Tax Commissioner provides exceptional service while enhancing compliance with the tax laws of North Dakota. Our employees DRIVE our success by living our values: Deliver Results, Respect Ideas, Innovate, Value All, Excel at Service.

The Property Tax Division in Bismarck is seeking an experienced and reliable Property Tax Specialist. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, well-organized, professional, and capable of managing a diverse workload and prioritizing tasks. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in using Excel spreadsheets and have a keen mathematical aptitude.

Hiring Range

The hiring salary for this position: $5,300 to $6,200 per month plus fully paid family health insurance and a defined benefit retirement plan.

Benefits

• Fully paid health insurance
• Defined Compensation retirement plan
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Life insurance basic policy of $7000
• Flexible spending for medical and dependent care
• Annual Leave, Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

For more information about the Tax Department visit our website at: http://www.nd.gov/tax/

Summary of Work

Individual responsibilities include: conducting audits, certifying and preparing appraisals and assessments on real estate and commercial properties; providing training, education and assistance on the appraisal and assessment process to taxpayers, assessment officials, appraisers and the State Board of Equalization; provide assistance to county auditor officials. Preparation and audit of the statewide sales ratio study conducted by the Property Tax Division. Duties and Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Provide appraisal and assessment assistance to assessment officials and the State Board of Equalization
• Provide assistance to county auditor officials
• Provide taxpayer assistance on various property tax matters by phone and in person
• Prepare for and teach appraisal seminars and webinars
• Prepare real estate appraisal reports on complex commercial properties
• Administer the statewide sales ratio study

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a business-related field and one year of work experience in property appraisal or assessment, title or abstract work, or accounting or finance work; OR
• Three years of work experience in property appraisal or assessment, title or abstract work, local or state government, or accounting or finance work; OR
• IAAO designation, ND certified assessor, or comparable out of state transfer certification with two years of experience in property appraisal or assessment, title or abstract work, or accounting or finance work.

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Application Procedures

Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date. In addition to the online application, applicants should upload:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three professional references

The Tax Department does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [e-mail] or 701-328-3290.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Naomi Lohse, Human Resources Assistant at 701-328-1543 or [e-mail] or 800-366-6888 (TTY Relay North Dakota).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C.