Property Records Specialist

State of Montana•Sidney, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our services impact EVERY Montanan! MISSION STATEMENT To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency. The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Property Assessment Division manages Montana’s property tax laws, including the valuation of all taxable property for property tax purposes. Job Overview: This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of Department of Revenue . The Property Records Specialist (PRS) performs various duties assigned by management. They ensure that property values in the county are accurately recorded, regularly updated, and certified each year for fair and accurate property tax billings. This role supports taxpayers, county officials, and other stakeholders by maintaining reliable property records, processing ownership and sales information, and assisting with taxpayer programs and appeals. (All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

Requirements

Knowledge of: Mathematics
Knowledge of: Customer service standards
Knowledge of: Property valuation techniques
Knowledge of: Mapping and geographic information systems (GIS)
Skills in: Research and analysis
Skills in: Accuracy and attention to detail
Skills in: Conflict resolution
Skills in: Commonly used office and spreadsheet computer applications
Skills in: Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Skills in: Customer service
One year of post-secondary education or training; and
One year of job-related experience.
Work experience may include appraisal, assessment, auditing, accounting, banking, data entry, bookkeeping, records management, customer service or a real estate related field.
Must pass the department’s CORE Assessment training, within the first year of employment.
Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card".
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

Nice To Haves

You would be a great fit for this position if you : Demonstrate self-motivation
You would be a great fit for this position if you : Follow instructions
You would be a great fit for this position if you : Provide timely customer service
You would be a great fit for this position if you : Handle multiple priorities under deadlines

Responsibilities

Ensure that property values in the county are accurately recorded
Ensure property values in the county are regularly updated
Ensure property values in the county are certified each year for fair and accurate property tax billings
Maintain reliable property records
Process ownership and sales information
Assist with taxpayer programs and appeals

Benefits

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability.
The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
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 %, 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.