Overview
Property Appraiser Jobs in Lewistown, USA at Munro Footwear Group
Position: Property Appraiser 2
Job Description – Property Appraiser 2 ) Mission Statement
To be the nation’s most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.
About the Montana Department of Revenue
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 Offer
Benefits include health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; long-term disability. The State contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free healthcare for employees and eligible family members at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information—free resources.
Retirement plan:
State contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation starting at 15 days a year, 12 days sick leave, 11 holidays (including floating holiday). Flexible hours. Eligibility to participate in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Telework: eligible for approved worksite; full-time telework not available; supervisor approval required.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). Advancement opportunities exist 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, inspections to determine final valuation, analysis, assessment, and classification of land uses. Assist with specification, calibration, benchmarking of land models, sales comparisons, and property characteristics. Support ongoing program operations, respond to taxpayer inquiries, provide dispute resolution, and participate in appeal hearings.
The position does not supervise other staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct property reviews and discoveries to identify appraisal need and priority.
- Review tax records, land use, improvements, valuation documents, and other information.
- Identify properties for appraisal review based on property use, value, location, and other characteristics.
- Research and analyze property characteristics to estimate the impacts on property values.
- Examine sites and data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, irrigation rights, covenants, deed restrictions, legal documentation, and construction cost data to determine effects on property values.
- Conduct field appraisals and site inspections of subject properties.
- Perform comparable sales analysis to identify valuation factors.
- Collect data required for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
- Determine the primary use of residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
- Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
- Analyze and evaluate appraisal information to determine final value of properties.
- Determine appropriate appraisal methods for residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
- Verify information for title and ownership data, inspection reports, market models, and other sources.
- Analyze, assess, and classify residential, agricultural and forestland properties according to primary use.
- Review agricultural and forestland use applications, ownership and title data, inspection reports, and other information to determine land classifications.
- Compile title, ownership, and financial data.
- Review property characteristics, inspection reports, market models, and other information.
- Recommend valuations and adjustments.
Knowledge of
- Appraisal methods for residential, agricultural, and forestland properties.
- Construction, mapping, GIS, cadastral, agriculture, forestry, and surveying.
- Property sales and valuation procedures.
Skills
- Research and analysis.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Microsoft programs and other database applications.
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
Desired Attributes
Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines.
Working Conditions
Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends. Lifting is infrequent,…
Title: Property Appraiser
Company: Munro Footwear Group
Location: Lewistown, USA
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