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State of Montana Property Appraiser 1 in Billings, Montana
* *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. _DUTIES__ The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include residential property reviews, discoveries, data research, and field appraisals. Complete inspections to determine the residential property 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. This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858) To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. *REMOTE/TELEWORK:*This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. *Training Assignment:* This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. *(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)* *Applicant Pool Statement*: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. *Requires the successful completion of a background check and state tax compliance status check. * *EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE_* The minimum level needed on the first day of work is * Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology or training; and * One year of job-related experience. * Preferred work experience includes appraisal, property tax appraisal, assessment, auditing, agriculture, forestry, surveying, real estate, or related field. * Requires Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101), per ARM 42.18.206-208 and MCA Title 15; within the first year of employment. * Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis. If applicable, please provide college/university transcripts with application. *Title: *Property Appraiser 1 Location: Billings Requisition ID: 23142673