Property Appraiser 2

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.

What We Can Offer You

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 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.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at benefits.mt.gov. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

Duties

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of the Department of Revenue. Duties include residential, agricultural land, and forestland property appraisal reviews. Complete inspections to determine residential, agricultural, and forestland 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.

Knowledge of:

Appraisal methods for residential, agricultural, and forestland properties
Construction, mapping, GIS, cadastral, agriculture, forestry, and surveying
Property sales and valuations procedures

Skills in:

Research and analysis
Accuracy and attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Microsoft programs and other database applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

You Would Be a Great Fit for This Position If You Have:

Self-motivation
Follow instructions
Provide timely customer service
Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines

Education / Experience

The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Two years of post-secondary education in business, accounting, economics, public administration, construction technology, or a related field.
Two years of job-related experience.
Preferred work experience includes appraisal, property tax appraisal, assessment, auditing, agriculture, forestry, surveying, real estate, or a related field.
Requires Montana certification in residential property appraisal (IAAO 101) & Montana agricultural/forestland property appraisal (AG Certification) 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.

Telework Eligibility

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Additional Information

Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time
Primary Location: Great Falls
Agency: Department of Revenue
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date: May 5, 2025, 8:10:35 AM
Closing Date: May 27, 2025, 12:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials: Resume
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description, please contact Human Resources.