[Hiring] Property Appraiser 1 @State of Montana

Role Description

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of the Department of Revenue. 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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct property reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal needs and priorities, recommend priorities based on property use, value, location, and other characteristics.
• Review tax records, land use, improvements, valuation documents, and other information.
• Identify properties for appraisal review.
• Research and analyze individual residential property characteristics to estimate the impact on property values.
• Analyze and evaluate appraisal information and determine final property value.
• Examine site and improvement data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, covenants, deed restrictions, and other technical and legal documentation.
• Compile and analyze construction cost data and determine the effects on property values.
• Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
• Perform comparable sales to identify valuation factors.
• Collect data required for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
• Determine the primary use for appraised properties.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
• Determine comparable sales data and adjustments to valuations.
• Estimate the value of site improvements.
• Determine appropriate appraisal method (cost or market) for residential properties.
• Verify information in title and ownership data, inspection reports, market models, and other sources.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
• Basic computer skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict Resolution
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities using discretion, active listening, critical thinking, and problem sensitivity.
• Written and verbal communication
• Outstanding Customer Service

Requirements

• Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology or training.
• 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), and USPAP 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.
• The minimum level needed within one year of work is 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.

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 members 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.