Property Appraiser 2

State of Montana • Lewistown, MT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Property Assessment Division manages Montana’s property tax laws, including the valuation of all taxable property for property tax purposes. This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include residential, agricultural land and forestland property appraisal reviews. Complete inspections to determine residential, agricultural and forestland 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.

Requirements

• Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology or training; and One year of job-related experience.
• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
• Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed
• Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Appraisal, property tax appraisal, assessment, auditing, agriculture, forestry, surveying, real estate, or related field.
• Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101), per ARM 42.18.206-208 and MCA Title 15
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice training (USPAP), ARM 42.18.206-208
• Agricultural Land Classification/Appraisal (ALCA), ARM 42.18.206-208

Responsibilities

• Conduct property reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal need and priority.
• Review tax records, land use, improvements, valuation documents, and other information.
• Identify properties for appraisal review based on property use, value, location, and other characteristics.
• Research and analyze property characteristics to estimate the impacts on property values.
• Examine sites and improvement data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, irrigation rights, covenants, deed restrictions, legal documentation, and construction cost data. Determine effect on property values.
• Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
• Perform comparable sales analysis to identify valuation factors.
• Collect data required for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
• Determine the primary use of residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
• Analyze and evaluate appraisal information to determine final value of properties.
• Determine appropriate appraisal methods for residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
• Verify information for title and ownership data, inspection reports, market models, and other sources.
• Analyze, assess, and classify residential, agricultural and forestland properties according to primary use.
• Review agricultural and forestland use applications, ownership and title data, inspection reports, and other information to determine land classifications.
• Assist higher level appraisers.
• Compile title, ownership, and financial data.
• Review property characteristics, inspection reports, market models, and other information.
• Recommend valuations and adjustments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability.
• 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%25, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree