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Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of the Department of Revenue. Duties include appraisal reviews for residential, agricultural, forestland and commercial properties. Conduct property reviews, discoveries, data research, field appraisals, and inspections to determine final valuation of properties. Analyze, assess, and classify land uses for all property types. Assist with specification, calibration, and benchmarking of 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 searches and discoveries to identify appraisal needs and priorities.
• Review tax records, land use, improvements, valuation documents, and other information.
• Identify properties for appraisal review.
• Research and analyze property characteristics such as site and improvement data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, irrigation rights, covenants, deed restrictions, depreciation schedules, capitalization rates, construction costs, and related considerations to estimate the impact on property values.
• Conduct field appraisals, site inspections, and sales comparison to identify valuation factors.
• Collect data required for maps, plats, and sketches used in appraisals.
• Document professional assumptions and limiting conditions.
• Determine appropriate appraisal methods (sales comparison, abstraction, capitalization, etc.) for residential, agricultural, forestland, and commercial properties.
• Verify information in title and ownership data, inspection reports, market models, and other sources to determine final values.
• Classify properties according to primary use for all property types. 

Knowledge of:

• Appraisal methods for all property types
• 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 data base applications
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

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

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

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends
• Office environment.
• Working outside.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

Applicant Pool Statement

Training Assignment Statement

Education:

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 related field; and
• Four years of job-related experience.
• Preferred work experience includes mass appraisal, property tax appraisal, assessment, auditing, agriculture, forestry, surveying, real estate, or 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. 

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
• Montana certification in Income Approach Valuation (IAAO 102) per ARM 42.18.206-208 and MCA Title 15
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice training (USPAP), ARM 42.18.206-208
• Agricultural Land Classification/Appraisal (ALCA), ARM 42.18.206-208

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division of Department of Revenue. These duties include the review and issuance of business licenses, worker permits and medical cards, updating the licensing system as well as reviewing and applying application fees. The licensing work unit is the primary point of contact regarding industry inquiries received via email or phone call. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

• Program support processes, procedures and methods
• Word processing
• Spreadsheet and database systems

Skills in:

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

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

• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely, customer service
• Handling multiple priorities under deadlines

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Office environment.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

Applicant Pool Statement

Training Assignment Statement

Education:

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of job-related work experience.
• Preferred work experience includes Excel and MS Suite.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Director's Office Division of the Department of Revenue. The Law Clerk provides substantive and administrative support to the Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) to ensure that taxpayers, licensees, license applicants, and the public have access to an effective and impartial judicial process. The incumbent may docket cases; draft procedural legal documents and general correspondence; conduct basic legal and technical research; initiate and maintain legal files and records; prepare and maintain records and final agency decisions for the ALJ; and provide ongoing administrative and logistical support services. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Law Judge and does not supervise other staff.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Receives and processes all appeal requests for ODR. Creates an electronic case file; ensures that all the pertinent information and data is appropriately captured. If a case is scheduled for hearing, the clerk will create a hard copy case file, which will include all legal pleadings, schedules, research, exhibits, and correspondence for the appeal.
• Reviews appeal documents to identify parties, appropriateness and timeliness of appeal, and subject matter of appeal.
• Dockets upcoming proceedings and notifies the ALJ, appellant(s), department staff, and attorneys of significant dates and changes to ensure conformance with statutory timelines which requires comprehension of the statutory deadlines under the Rules of Civil Procedure, Montana Code Annotated Title 15 and Title 16, and Montana Administrative Procedure Act (MAPA) to ensure appropriate  deadlines are met for the appropriate action(s).
• Schedules procedural conferences using electronic calendaring, telephone, and e-mail correspondence while balancing schedules of all affected parties against required timelines. Dates for conferences or hearings are calendared in Microsoft Outlook and conveyed to external parties via a formal ODR order. Manages case files (whether electronic or paper) to ensure compliance with statutory, administrative rule and procedural timeframes, as well as for agency confidentiality and records retention protocols.
• Assists the ALJs by independently drafting administrative documents such as reports, correspondence, and procedural orders.
• Attends in-person hearings, operates recording equipment, takes notes, receives exhibits, and other case-related materials.
• Processes the transcription of hearing audio internally, or coordinates with external vendors to ensure an accurate record of the proceedings is captured in a timely manner.
• Conducts independent legal research using manual and computerized resources to identify the appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, legislative history, and other background materials that are relevant to case issues based on guidance from the ALJ.
• Tracks and comments on potential legislation impacting ODR for purposes of understanding and implementing legislative changes through new or amended administrative rules.
• Provides technical/legal citation review and editing of the Final Agency Decisions (FAD) for all tax, cannabis and alcohol protest matters, and the proposed agency decisions for all alcoholic beverage matters which are drafted by the ALJs. Disseminates FADs to the appropriate parties to an appeal.
• Prepares the formal ODR administrative record of an appeal used in judicial review proceedings by compiling the FAD, exhibits, and other documents, certifying the authenticity of the record, and timely submitting the record to the appropriate court. Calendars appeal deadlines.
• Provides ongoing administrative support to the ALJs; reviews and prioritizes mail; coordinates meeting and hearing facilities; travel and training arrangements; and other services as needed.

Knowledge of:

• Montana tax law and tax cases.
• Procedural court rules, including: Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Montana Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Uniform District Court Rules, and the Montana Administrative Procedure Act.
• Bill drafting concepts and legislative history research.
• Civil litigation techniques and trial strategies.
• The Constitutions of Montana and the United States.
• Legal research methods and procedures.
• Basic principles, practices, and terminology relative to state and federal laws, case law, and court rulings in the assigned area(s) of work.
• Operations of state government and administrative procedures.

Skills in:

• Research and analysis
• Editing
• Organization
• Conflict resolution
• Customer service
• Microsoft programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel, and other database applications
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Ability to:

• Produce work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Foster and maintain healthy working relationships
• Provide timely customer service
• Manage multiple priorities under deadlines

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Office environment.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 25 pounds.
• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

Applicant Pool Statement

Training Assignment Statement

Education:

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

• A two-year degree in paralegal studies and/or 5 years of job-related legal work experience.
• Work experience should be made up of legal research and litigation support, especially in civil and regulatory law.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Job Overview:

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.

Knowledge of:

• Appraisal methods for residential properties
• Construction, mapping, GIS, and cadastral
• Property sales and valuations procedures

Skills in:

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

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

• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely, customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
• Possess basic computer skills
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Are skilled in conflict resolution
• Have the ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities using discretion, active listening, critical thinking, and problem sensitivity.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Deliver outstanding customer service

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Office environment.
• Working outside.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

Applicant Pool Statement

Training Assignment Statement

Education:

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 training; and
• 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

Job Overview:

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.

Knowledge of:

• Appraisal methods for residential properties
• Construction, mapping, GIS, and cadastral
• Property sales and valuations procedures

Skills in:

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

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

• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely, customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
• Possess basic computer skills
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Are skilled in conflict resolution
• Have the ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities using discretion, active listening, critical thinking, and problem sensitivity.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Office environment.
• Working outside.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

Applicant Pool Statement

Training Assignment Statement

Education:

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 training; and
• 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

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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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 site and improvement data, sanitation regulations, zoning, planning, irrigation rights, covenants, deed restrictions, legal documentation, and construction cost data. Determine effect 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. 
• Assist higher level appraisers.
• 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 properties
• Construction, mapping, GIS, and cadastral
• Property sales and valuations procedures

Skills in:

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

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

• Demonstrate self-motivation
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely, customer service
• Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Office environment.
• Working outside.
• Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds.
• Travel is required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

Applicant Pool Statement

Training Assignment Statement

Education:

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 training; and
• One year of job-related experience.
• Preferred work experience includes appraisal, property tax appraisal, assessment, auditing, agriculture, forestry, surveying, real estate, or related field.
• 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
• Agricultural Land Classification/Appraisal (ALCA), ARM 42.18.206-208

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Technology Services Division of the Department of Revenue. The incumbent performs a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include programming, troubleshooting, and end user support.  The incumbent will work with a team of developers that support GenTax, the Department’s tax system.  All coding will be performed in C#.  The position does not supervise other staff.

An average day in this position starts with a review of assigned tasks.  Tasks come in the form of a Service Request (SR).  SRs are user submitted requests for enhancements/fixes to the software.  For example, GenTax is throwing an error and is preventing an end user from completing an action.  It’s your job to troubleshoot and determine what is causing the error.  Often you will be required to step the code to find the error.  Another example of an SR might be that you need to build a public facing form that will be used by taxpayers.  These types of SRs will require meetings, development, testing, and support.  Some days, but not very often, you will work past scheduled working hours to move changes to production if those changes cannot be migrated safely during work hours.

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of computer science; functional applications; programming languages; information systems enhancement and maintenance
• Systems analysis, design, testing, documentation techniques, and procedures
• Telecommunications and information systems networking
• Data management products
• Data structures and interrelationships
• Training practices and delivery methods
• System and network capabilities
• Computer operating systems, equipment, and software
• Data management tools
• Project planning and management

Skills In:

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

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

• Demonstrate self-motivation 
• Follow instructions
• Provide timely, customer service
• Handle multiple priorities under deadlines

Working Conditions:

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends.
• Office environment and after probation up to 2 days a week work remotely.
• Lifting is infrequent, up to 15 pounds.
• Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license.

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

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

Applicant Pool Statement

Training Assignment Statement

Education:

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

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, mathematics, engineering or closely related field.
• Three years’ job-related work experience. Work experience should include programming information technology systems; troubleshooting and problem resolution; project facilitation; and end-user assistance.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.