Residential Property Appraiser I — Flexible Hours

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision care

Free health care for employees

Employee Assistance Benefits

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Flexible hours

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The State of Montana seeks a Property Appraiser in the Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division, to conduct residential reviews, analyze land use, and determine final property values. You will perform inspections, analyze sales data, and support appeals and disputes with accurate documentation.

Required Montana certification (IAAO 101) and USPAP training within the first year, plus strong data research and communication skills. Travel to field sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction tech or related.
• One year of job-related experience; preferred appraisal/assessment background.
• Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101) and USPAP training within first year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal needs and priorities.
• Review tax records, land use, improvements, and valuation documents.
• Research and analyze residential property characteristics to estimate value impact.
• Perform comparable sales analysis and adjustments to valuations.
• Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.

Skills

Research & analysis

Accuracy & attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office & databases

Written & verbal communication

Education

Two years post-secondary in business/ accounting/ economics/ public administration

Montana residential property appraisal cert (IAAO 101) and USPAP training

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent

Tools

GIS/cadastral tools

Job description

The State of Montana seeks a Property Appraiser in the Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division, to conduct residential reviews, analyze land use, and determine final property values. You will perform inspections, analyze sales data, and support appeals and disputes with accurate documentation.

Required Montana certification (IAAO 101) and USPAP training within the first year, plus strong data research and communication skills. Travel to field sites is expected.