Work for the Department of Revenue

Page Updated December 16, 2024

Working for the Montana Department of Revenue is about more than taxes!

We serve our state through tax revenue, alcoholic beverage licensing, cannabis control licensing, and property valuation in addition to dozens of other programs and services.

Join our crew of over 650 full-time employees working across the state. Positions include:

  • Appraisers
  • Auditors
  • Business Professionals
  • Collectors
  • Customer Service
  • License Examiners
  • Network Administrators
  • Tax Examiners
  • Web Designers

Contact Human Resources

Phone

(406) 444-9858 

Fax

(406) 444-6998 

Mailing Address

Montana Department of Revenue
Office of Human Resources
PO Box 1712
Helena, MT 59620-1712

Email Human Resources

DORHR@mt.gov 


Job Overview:

This position resides in the Technology Services Division (TSD) of the Department of Revenue. The Miscellaneous Applications Supervisor, supervises the Miscellaneous Applications Development team (MAD), analyzes, and designs customized technology solutions based on the requirements of the business, Departmental needs, budgetary requirements, and user ability. The incumbent is responsible to upper management for evaluating, recommending solutions, software development, and has primary responsibility for systems analysis, systems design, maintenance, data quality, technical assistance, and problem resolution relative to computer applications on any platform. This position supervises the MAD staff and reports to the Technology Services Division (TSD) Administrator/Chief Information Officer.

Knowledge:

  • Computer programming languages and database management systems (i.e. SQL, C++, JAVA)
  • General management practices including strategic planning
  • Principles and methods of work planning
  • Performance management including setting goals, objectives, and measures
  • Quality assurance methods
  • Organizational development
  • Governmental organizational structure, accounting, and State and federal funding requirements
  • Legislative and administrative rule processes and guidelines
  • Compliance requirements and practices
  • Customer service standards
  • Agency policies, procedures, guidelines, and employment law
  • GIS systems and local county systems
  • Operational and program planning
  • Supervisory principles and practices
  • Project management
  • Records management

Skills:

  • Advanced programming languages
  • Database analysis, programming, and reporting
  • Research and analysis
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Microsoft programs and database applications
  • Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
  • Data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques
  • Business communications

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

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

This position is part of the Technology Services Division and may work from Helena.

*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

To be considered for a Department of Revenue position, successful applicants are required to successfully pass tax compliance and criminal background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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

· Bachelor’s degree in business management, computer science, engineering, or closely related field; and five years of job-related experience as a software developer using advanced programming languages and database tools including three years in a lead role or management experience.

· Work experience should include applications development, project management, experience in managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously and in learning and adapting to proprietary software.

· Working knowledge of web applications, applications testing, and change control preferred.

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

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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 Available

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 $89,856—$93,600 Yearly
Telework Eligible 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
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Locations Helena
Union None
Closing Date November 21st, 2024 11:59pm
Additional Requirements for Application Resume

Job Overview: 

This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of the Department of Revenue. The Business and Income Tax Division ensures secure handling of taxpayer information and data. BIT’s auditing technicians perform a variety of duties assigned by management. Duties include conducting simple examinations of various types of tax returns, adjusting tax returns, conducting research, communicating internally and externally, and participating in the appeal process. Auditing technicians also provide support for other unit operations and complex examination activities. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

  • Basic accounting and financial reporting principles
  • Basic State and Federal tax regulations

Skills in:

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

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

  • Self-motivation
  • Strong work ethic

Ability to:

  • Follow instructions
  • Provide timely and accurate customer service
  • Work under pressure
  • Be open-minded and think creatively

This position is part of the Business & Income Tax Division and may work from Helena.

*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

To be considered for a Department of Revenue position, successful applicants are required to successfully pass tax compliance and criminal background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We prefer, but do not require, that you possess the following experience, or education, for the first day of work:

  • High School Diploma or GED qualification
  • One year of professional work experience is preferred, but not required, in accounting, money management, banking, bookkeeping or another related field.

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

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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 Available

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 $45,918—$47,630 Yearly
Telework Eligible 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
Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time
Locations Helena
Union Montana Federation of Public Employees
Closing Date November 24th, 2024 11:59pm
Additional Requirements for Application None

Job Overview: 

This position resides in the Information Management Bureau of the Department of Revenue. Duties include coordinating the ongoing program activities of processing incoming correspondence, payments, returns and data. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining data, tracking data and system performance, ensuring secure handling and processing of taxpayer information. The incumbent provides consultation, technical assistance, training, and outreach to internal and external users to promote effective system operations. This includes overseeing system research, enhancement, validation, readiness, and reporting projects. The position resides in the Information Management Bureau which comprised of three units, Customer & Payment Management, Digitization, and Information Governance. The position reports to the Unit Manager. This position does not supervise other staff.

This is a temporary seasonal position with the peak workload generally from February through June (may work up to six months). The incumbent may be assigned to work directly for any of the four units in the lnformation Management Bureau based on workload need and qualifications.

Knowledge of:

  • Business administration
  • Office operations
  • Automated data processing systems
  • Information systems management
  • Records Management
  • Communications
  • Program management and project planning
  • Public communication principles
  • System and program support
  • Data processing methodology
  • Data mapping methodology
  • Data processing

 

Skills in:

  • Research and analysis
  • Multi-tasking; organizing multiple tasks
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Compiling & analyzing data from multiple sources
  • Escalation and support techniques
  • Software requirements development
  • Documenting instructions, FAQ’s, training materials and procedures
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Microsoft programs and other data base applications
  • Written, Verbal, and interpersonal communication
  • Identifying system problems and resolving them

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

Ability to:

  • Demonstrate self-motivation
  • Follow instructions
  • Very detail oriented
  • Provide timely, customer service
  • Handling multiple priorities under deadlines
  • Organize multiple tasks
  • Develop technological responses
  • Deliver public presentations and training

This position is part of the Information Management and Collections Division and may work from Helena.

*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

To be considered for a Department of Revenue position, successful applicants are required to successfully pass tax compliance and criminal background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

  • High School diploma, familiarity with computer software.

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

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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 Available

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 $17—$17 Hourly
Telework Eligible Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility Retirement Plan Optional
Number of Openings 1
Travel No
Locations Helena
Union None
Closing Date December 3rd, 2024 11:59pm
Additional Requirements for Application None

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of 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.

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.

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 have:

  • Self-motivation
  • Follow instructions
  • Provide timely customer service
  • Multitask and prioritize work under deadlines
  • Basic computer skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities using discretion, active listening, critical thinking, and problem sensitivity.
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Outstanding Customer Service

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Livingston and Ennis.

*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

To be considered for a Department of Revenue position, successful applicants are required to successfully pass tax compliance and criminal background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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), 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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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 Available

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 $47,564—$49,176 Yearly
Telework Eligible 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
Travel Yes, 50 % of the Time
Locations Livingston and Ennis
Union Montana Federation of Public Employees
Closing Date Ongoing
Additional Requirements for Application Resume

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Property Assessment Division of the 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.

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

This position is part of the Property Assessment Division and may work from Lewistown.

*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

To be considered for a Department of Revenue position, successful applicants are required to successfully pass tax compliance and criminal background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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 Available

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—$47,306 Yearly
Telework Eligible 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
Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time
Locations Lewiston
Union Montana Federation of Public Employees
Closing Date Ongoing
Additional Requirements for Application Resume