Revenue Agent - Property Tax Division Office
Augusta , Maine , United States | Professional/Technical | Full-time
Apply by: July 8, 2025
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Maine Revenue Services
Property Tax Division
Revenue Agent
Opening Date: June 23, 2025
Closing Date: July 8, 2025
Job Class Code: 0504
Grade: 20
Salary: $33.32 - $34.66/Hourly (Includes 20% recruitment and retention stipend) Salary Schedule (https://gateway.state.me.us/bhrintranet/ActSal/Sal\Spec\Tab\03.asp?Spec\No=04&Grade=20)
Position Number:016304045
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is an entry-level trainee position where you will learn to perform routine appraisals and valuations of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes. This position will also be assigned a regional field territory consisting of municipalities where the employee will conduct sales analysis studies and complete the state valuation audit.
This is a two-year trainee position which, upon successful completion and demonstration of certain specified competencies, results in reclassification to Senior Property Appraiser.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
· Examines and appraises real and personal property to determine market value.
· Examines, audits, and verifies landowners and/or assessor reports and real estate sales data to determine tax liabilities and compile market data samples.
· Collects, compiles, and analyzes assessor reports and sales data in municipalities, townships, or defined region to make land economic studies and provide uniform valuation between and within taxing jurisdictions.
· Explains excise tax and property laws to taxpayers and assessors to ensure full compliance with laws.
· Collects, compiles, examine, audit, and verify real estate sales data to determine relationship of assessments to market value by class of property.
· Provide functional direction, guidance, and assistance to municipal assessors to ensure work is correctly performed.
· Reviews exemption programs and taxpayer benefit applications to determine eligibility for exemption credit and municipal eligibility for reimbursement of lost taxes.
· Reviews properties throughout the UT verifying records for accuracy updating photos and discovering new property.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Knowledge of auditing and appraisal principles and procedures.
Knowledge of business practices and principles.
Knowledge of state and federal tax laws, codes, and regulations and interstate and regional tax agreements.
Knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations governing tax examination work.
Knowledge of the judicial processes used in tax enforcement proceedings.
Knowledge of International Association of Assessing Officers guidelines.
Knowledge of cadastral mapping theory and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to gather and compile data and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate and deal with others on controversial matters in a concise and tactful manner.
Ability to write clearly and effectively.
Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to analyze accounting systems and procedures and detect irregularities and errors.
Ability to apply mathematics in defining and solving problems.
Ability to interpret and explain tax laws and apply them in an auditing environment.
Ability to use a computer and applicable software.
Ability to analyze and interpret data, statute, policy, and procedures and use information systems to arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.
Ability to travel in-state for a considerable portion of the working time and out-of-state when required.
Ability to read maps and aerial photos to determine land boundaries
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary education and/or training in business administration, accounting, mathematics, economics, information technology, finance, property appraisal, auditing, or taxes with experience demonstrating the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make decisions on complex matters.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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