Property Valuation Spclist 2

State of Montana • Bozeman, MT

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of Department of Revenue. The Property Valuation Specialist (PVS) coordinates and performs a range of specialized property appraisal and assessment support services to facilitate data research, verification, computation, and processing procedures; provides general office and program support services; researches and compiles general program information; ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, and statutes; and coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests. The PVS provides customer service, including property owners visiting the PAD office, phone calls or other electronic communications. The PVS provides open communications and direct support to local government staff. The position reports to an area manager and does not directly supervise other staff.
One position is located in Bozeman office, and the other can be located in Bozeman, Ennis, or Livingston offices.

Requirements

• Mathematics
• Customer service standards
• Property valuation techniques
• Mapping and geographic information systems (GIS)
• Research and analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict resolution
• Commonly used office and spreadsheet computer applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
• One year of post-secondary education or training
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs a range of specialized property appraisal and assessment support services to facilitate data research, verification, computation, and processing procedures
• Provides general office and program support services
• Researches and compiles general program information
• Ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, and statutes
• Coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests
• Provides customer service, including property owners visiting the PAD office, phone calls or other electronic communications
• Provides open communications and direct support to local government staff

Benefits

• 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%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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees