Property Valuation Spclist 2

Title: Property Valuation Spclist 2

Location:Sydney 

Job Description:

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 member 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 https://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 Department of Revenue.  The Property Valuation Specialist (PVS) coordinates and performs a range of specialized property appraisal and assessment support services to facilitate data research, verification, computation, and processing procedures; provides general office and program support services; researches and compiles general program information; ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, and statutes; and coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests. The PVS provides customer service, including property owners visiting the PAD office, phone calls or other electronic communications. The PVS provides open communications and direct support to local government staff.  The position reports to an area manager and does not directly supervise other staff. 

The successful candidate will work out of the Bozeman field office but may be required to travel 50% of the time and work in all 9 counties within Region 4, depending on workload demands. (Region 4 counties include Silver Bow, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Madison, Powell, Deer Lodge, Granite, Park and Jefferson.)

Knowledge of:

• Mathematics
• Customer service standards
• Property valuation techniques
• Mapping and geographic information systems (GIS)

Skills in:

• Research and analysis
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Conflict resolution
• Commonly used office and spreadsheet computer applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

You would be a great fit for this position if you have:

Ability to:

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

To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

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.

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

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.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, via the “Apply Online” button located on this posting. Be sure to mark your resume “relevant” in the attached application materials. Applications without resumes will not be considered.

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.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The qualifications desired on the first day of work are: 

·One year of post-secondary education or training; and

·One year of job-related experience.

·Work experience may include appraisal, assessment, auditing, accounting, banking, data entry, bookkeeping, records management, customer service or a real estate related field. 

·Must pass the department’s CORE Assessment training, within the first year of employment. 

·Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

 

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. 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.  

Salary: $

 45,751.00 - 47,306.00  Yearly    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     

Number of Openings:  1 Employee Status:  Regular Schedule:  Full-Time 

Job Type:  Standard 

Shift:  Day Job 

Travel:  Yes, 50 % of the Time  

Primary Location:  Sidney 

   Agency:  Department of Revenue Union:  Montana Federation of Public Employees  

Required Application Materials:  Resume  

Contact Name:  Human Resources  |  Contact Email:  dorhr@mt.gov  |  Contact Phone:  406-444-9858 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.