Property Valuation Specialist II
Location: Red Lodge, Montana
Description: State of Montana is at present recruited Property Valuation Specialist II right now, this vacancy will be depute in Montana. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Property Valuation Specialist II
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the clo! sing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Revenue
P.O. Box 1712
Helena , MT
59604
Phone: (406)444-9858
Fax: (406)444-6998
TTY: Montana Relay Service at 711
E-mail: dorhr@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
58108324
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Red Lodge
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
6/19/2013
Closing Date:
7/7/2013
Department:
Revenue
Division:
Property Assessment Division
Bureau:
Union:
Yes
Bargaining Unit:
MEA-MFT/MPEA
Band/Grade:
3b
Yes
Salary:
$22,942.00 - $26,414.00
Salary Unit:
Hourly
Additional Salary Information: A typical average benefit package is:
Benefits: $ 8,796.00
Retirement: $ 1,587.00
Total Average Benefit Package $10,383.00
Special Information:
Are you an energetic and enthusiastic individual that likes to work with others?
Are you dedicated to serving the citizens of Montana in understanding and meeting the requirements of Montana's revenue laws?
Do you communicate effectively and respectfully with others in a professional manner?
Are you a talented problem solver that will help make services for Montana better?
The Montana Department of Revenue administers more than 30 state taxes and fees; establishes values for taxable property, including agricultural land, residential real estate, commercial real estate, forest land, business equipment, railroads and public util! ities; supervises the operation of the state liquor stores and agencies and administers the laws governing the sale, taxation, and licensing of alcoholic beverages; returns unclaimed property to its rightful owners; and determines how state taxes and liquor and tobacco laws apply to Indian Tribes and tribal members in Indian Country.
The Property Assessment Division is responsible for administering Montana’s property tax laws, including the valuation and assessment of real and personal property throughout the state for property tax purposes. The division is responsible for ensuring that all classes of property in the state are valued uniformly and equally throughout the state. The work of the division is critical to the operation of local governments, since the resulting valuation is used annually to fund important services provided by local government, including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, road and bridge construction and maintenance, trans! portation, weed control, and public assistance. The functions of the di! vision are performed by staff statewide in four regions with offices in each of the 56 counties and Central Office located in Helena.
Mission Statement
The quality of life for all Montanans is better because we excel at public service and effective administration of the tax and liquor laws of Montana. We do this by:
- Ensuring that revenues intended by the legislature to be raised are collected to serve Montanans,
- Advancing equity and integrity in taxation,
- Providing innovative and respectful service,
- Protecting the public health and safety, and achieving efficiency in liquor administration, and,
- Improving public understanding of Montana’s revenue system.
Our core values are rooted in the Montana Constitution and in fundamental values proven by human experience to lead an organization or community forward in a continuous positive manner. These core values include:
- Respect for All Persons
- Integrity and Justice
- Productivity and Effectiveness
- Teamwork and Community
Compliance with All Appropriate Montana Tax Laws: Specifically, your tax status must be current.
Minorities and/or Females are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.
Duties:
A Property Valuation Specialist (PVS) II 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 progra! m information; ensures consistent messaging on policies, procedures, an! d statutes; and coordinates with other program staff and managers as necessary to respond to unusual or specialized requests.
Appraisal and Assessment Support Services
Responds to taxpayer inquiries.
Coordinates with preparers, realtors, title companies, lawyers, and surveyors to resolve problems.
Performs ownership record and title examinations through use of title research procedures.
Maintains appraisal system data to ensure the accuracy, accessibility, and security of information.
Assigns property identification numbers, geocode numbers, and subdivision codes. Drafts locations on section maps and geocode maps.
Reviews, compiles, and verifies electronic and hard-copy records to ensure that property owners are located, listed, and receive appropriate taxpayer reporting forms.
Determines the value of personal property.
Conducts basic desk audits of personal property reporting forms for accurac! y, valuation, and compliance including estimated assessments and penalties.
Provides guidance, technical assistance, and support services to county officials.
Processes a variety of permits.
Assists with the initial compilation of taxable values for the annual certification of values to taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Office and Program Coordination and Support
Receives and routes incoming telephone calls, emails, and post mail to ensure timely dissemination.
Prepares routine communications as well as technical materials, formal reports, mass mailings, and other specialized documents.
Establishes new databases or files, maintains data with current information, and provides records as requested.
Maintains office supply and equipment inventories.
Enters assessment and appraisal ownership and valuation data.
Conducts data quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy and completene! ss of records.
Assists in coordination of data entry activitie! s with users and other data processing personnel.
Performs research for cartographers.
Other Duties
Assist customers in the completion of Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP), Extended Property Tax Assistance Program (EPTAP), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Elderly Homeowner Credit 2EC forms. Processes forms as applicable.
Daily work involves oral and interpersonal communication, customer service, thinking creatively, recommending innovative solutions and proactively focusing efforts on successfully attaining goals. Other duties involve property valuation related tasks including transfers, title data and taxes and to act as support for our valuation staff.
Competencies:
To perform successfully as a property valuation specialist, the incumbent must be self-motivated; possess a strong work ethic; maintain a positive attitude; and enjoy working with, and for, the public. It is essential that incumbent has the abil! ity to concentrate and reason deductively and inductively. Skills in multi-tasking; paying attention to details and accuracy; managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines; mathematics; providing timely and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; customer service; researching and analyzing documents and other data sources; mapping and geographic information systems (GIS); assessing individual taxpayer information; and word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications are required. This position works with highly confidential financial and tax information and is required to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all information acquired or used in performing this job.
This position requires knowledge of department business processes; office administration; customer service standards; state and federal tax laws, rules, policies, and procedures; research techniques and standard sources of information; English, spelling, ! and grammar; technical writing; quality assurance methods and technique! s; and word processing, database, spreadsheet, and specialized software applications. Additional knowledge is required of standard appraisal and assessment processes and personal property audit techniques.
Working Conditions
Must work under time constraints, be able to maintain numerous projects at one time, and determine priorities on a daily basis. The ability to work in an office setting with noise distractions and frequent interruptions is required. At times, the incumbent will deal with angry and difficult individuals to resolve taxpayer concerns or bring about compliance with regulations. This may cause stressful work conditions and a high degree of mental stress. As a Department of Revenue employee, the incumbent may come into contact with highly confidential financial and tax information and is required to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all information acquired or used in performing this job. This position requires computer! and keyboard use and remaining seated for extended periods of time. The incumbent may spend considerable time on the phone. Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week from time to time. Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds and includes carrying light items such as papers and books. This job requires regular attendance as scheduled by the supervisor. This job cannot be performed at an alternate work site.
Education/Experience:
The above competencies and degrees of proficiency are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or GED and three years of job-related experience that includes customer service in an office setting, clerical work, basic bookkeeping, appraisal, assessment, and records management. Work experience should include working with technical document and processes. Experience in a real estate related area; mapping; reading legal description; GIS, SCS, or NRCS skills are prefer! red. Other combinations of relevant education and experience will be ev! aluated on an individual basis. It is important that all previous work experience is listed.
Supplemental Questions: None Required
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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