State of Idaho
Tax Commission
Career Opportunity
The Idaho State Tax Commission is recruiting for a Consulting Tax Appraiser. This position can be filled anywhere within Idaho though the ideal candidates will be located in or near the Boise area.
The Consulting Tax Appraiser serves as liaison and provides technical assistance and direction to county officials in administering property tax laws and rules. The ideal candidate will have considerable appraisal experience demonstrated ability to work independently and possess strong customer service and communication skills.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
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Summary
To serve as liaison and provide technical assistance and direction to county officials in administering property tax laws and rules evaluate county appraisals for equalization and compliance with appraisal requirements perform valuation appraisals perform related work.
Travel within a designated area is required in a state-provided vehicle. The work schedule typically consists of a 4-day work week with occasional adjustments as needed.
Responsibilities
Interprets property tax laws rules policies and procedures and advises county officials on matters relating to compliance property taxation and effect on county revenues
Participates in developing and implementing appraisal programs including budgeting staffing statutory requirements and appraisal methodology
Recommends policies and procedures for appraisal program
Conducts develops and documents appraisals of residential commercial and industrial properties using sales comparison income and cost approaches
Confers with Realtors fee appraisers bankers and property owners to gather appraisal data
Prepares appraisal and ratio reports
Represents Tax Commission and makes presentations at tax-related public meetings
Advises county and State Boards of Equalization on exemptions property valuations and valuation issues
Defends valuations and testifies in appeals hearings and court
Reviews monitors and evaluates content accuracy and quality of county appraisals
Certifies value conclusions
Conducts market and ratio studies and reviews sales income and cost information to assure uniform appraisal and equitable taxation
Prepares detailed narrative report of status of individual county appraisal programs and submits to Tax Commission
May develop and conduct training workshops and seminars on appraisal methods and valuation of real and personal property
May conduct on-the-job training and direct assessors and appraisers in on-site inspections and application of appraisal methods and techniques and plotting and parcel numbering
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Must be a certified property tax appraiser within 90 days of appointment in accordance with Idaho Code 63-105A 17
Minimum Qualifications
Good knowledge of mass appraisal methods and techniques using income sales comparison and cost approaches.
Typically gained by 36 hours of appraisal coursework/training
AND
one year of experience applying income sales comparison and cost approaches in mass appraisal techniques
OR
an Idaho Property Tax Appraiser certification.
Experience
Interpreting applying and explaining federal and state laws rules statutes and policies
Typically gained by six months of experience researching interpreting and applying federal and state tax laws rules statutes and policies and explaining them orally or in writing.
Applying computer software in appraisals
Typically gained by two years of experience using computer software in the documenting and management of written property appraisals.
Negotiating and mediating problems and conflicts
Typically gained by six months of experience where this was a frequent job requirement
OR
one year of experience applying mediation or negotiation skills as a major job responsibility.
Valid drivers license
Typically gained by possessing a valid drivers license.
Why Join Us
OUR VISION
Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho.
OUR MISSION
Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service education and fair tax administration.
OUR VALUES
Fairness Accountability Integrity Respect.
What Do Our Employees Say About Us
I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility.
We work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday 40 hours a week. So this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life.
My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. Its become a family and Ive made lots of lifelong friends.
Follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook to learn more about us Questions Contact us at hr@tax.idaho.gov or 208-334-0478.
Whats In It for You
Affordable benefits including medical vision and dental insurance
PERSI defined benefit retirement plan
Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day
11 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks
Permanent full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation
Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals
The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.
EEO ADA Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion political affiliation or belief sex national origin genetics or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process you are encouraged to contact 208 334-2263 TTY/TDD 711 or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency please replace the contact information.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.