State of Idaho

Tax Commission Career Opportunity

The Idaho State Tax Commission is recruiting for a Consulting Tax Appraiser. This position can be filled anywhere within Idaho, though the ideal candidates will be located in or near the Boise or Pocatello areas.

The Consulting Tax Appraiser serves as liaison and provides technical assistance and direction to county officials in administering property tax laws and rules. The ideal candidate will have considerable appraisal experience, demonstrated ability to work independently and possess strong customer service and communication skills.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Summary :

To serve as liaison and provide technical assistance and direction to county officials in administering property tax laws and rules; evaluate county appraisals for equalization and compliance with appraisal requirements; perform valuation appraisals; perform related work.

Travel within a designated area is required in a state-provided vehicle. The work schedule typically consists of a 4-day work week with occasional adjustments as needed.

Responsibilities :

1. Consultation/technical assistance:

Interprets property tax laws, rules, policies, and procedures and advises county officials on matters relating to compliance, property taxation and effect on county revenues
Participates in developing and implementing appraisal programs including budgeting, staffing, statutory requirements and appraisal methodology
Recommends policies and procedures for appraisal program
Conducts, develops and documents appraisals of residential, commercial, and industrial properties using sales comparison, income and cost approaches
Confers with Realtors, fee appraisers, bankers and property owners to gather appraisal data
Prepares appraisal and ratio reports
Represents Tax Commission and makes presentations at tax-related public meetings
Advises county and State Boards of Equalization on exemptions, property valuations and valuation issues
Defends valuations and testifies in appeals, hearings, and court

2. Compliance:

Reviews, monitors, and evaluates content, accuracy and quality of county appraisals
Certifies value conclusions
Conducts market and ratio studies and reviews sales, income and cost information to assure uniform appraisal and equitable taxation
Prepares detailed narrative report of status of individual county appraisal programs and submits to Tax Commission

3. Training:

May develop and conduct training workshops and seminars on appraisal methods and valuation of real and personal property
May conduct on-the-job training and direct assessors and appraisers in on-site inspections and application of appraisal methods and techniques and plotting and parcel numbering

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be a certified property tax appraiser within 90 days of appointment in accordance with Idaho Code 63-105A (17)

Minimum Qualifications:

Good knowledge of mass appraisal methods and techniques using income, sales comparison and cost approaches
- Typically gained by 36 hours of appraisal coursework/training AND one year of experience applying income, sales comparison and cost approaches in mass appraisal techniques; OR an Idaho Property Tax Appraiser certification.

Experience:

Interpreting, applying and explaining federal and state laws, rules, statutes and policies
- Typically gained by six months of experience researching, interpreting and applying federal and state tax laws, rules, statutes, and policies and explaining them orally or in writing.
Applying computer software in appraisals
- Typically gained by two years of experience using computer software in the documenting and management of written property appraisals.
Negotiating and mediating problems and conflicts
- Typically gained by six months of experience where this was a frequent job requirement; OR one year of experience applying mediation or negotiation skills as a major job responsibility.
Valid drivers license Typically gained by possessing a valid drivers license.

Why Join Us?

OUR VISION: you. Serving Idaho.
OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration.
OUR VALUES: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect.

What Do Our Employees Say About Us?

"I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility."
"We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. So this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life."
"My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends."

What's In It for You?

Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance
PERSI defined benefit retirement plan
Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day
11 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks
Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation
Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals
The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact TTY/TTD: 711. (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Consulting Tax Appraiser

Job Description

State of Idaho