ASSESSOR SUPERVISOR, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL (Commercial Manager)

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of\r\nAssessments and Taxation (SDAT) is seeking a highly qualified, knowledgeable,\r\nand motivated professional to fill the position of\r\nAssessor Supervisor, Commercial and Industrial.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and\r\nevaluating the work of commercial and industrial assessors to ensure the\r\naccurate, equitable, and timely valuation of commercial and industrial real\r\nproperty for tax assessment purposes.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe selected candidate will oversee commercial and industrial\r\nreassessments, property inspections, sales reviews, new construction\r\nvaluations, assessment appeals, and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA)\r\ndatabase functions. Responsibilities also include providing technical guidance,\r\ntraining and mentoring staff, reviewing complex property valuations, monitoring\r\nperformance, and ensuring compliance with Maryland property tax laws,\r\nregulations, and established appraisal standards.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership,\r\nanalytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with extensive\r\nknowledge of commercial and industrial appraisal methodologies, assessment\r\nprocedures, and property valuation systems. The successful candidate must be\r\nable to manage competing priorities, meet established deadlines, resolve\r\ncomplex assessment matters, and maintain effective working relationships with\r\nstaff, property owners, and other stakeholders.\r\n

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

State Department of\r\nAssessments and Taxation\r\nAnne Arundel County�\r\n45 Calvert Street, 3rd Floor��\r\nAnnapolis, Maryland 21401�\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The position's main responsibility is to supervise and train a team of commercial assessors in a local assessment office. Monitor, review and approve the work of their team of commercial\r\nassessors. Complete property inspections and data entry of changes in the valuation of a property. Conduct appeal hearings. Complete sales analyses to develop land rates used in the valuation of real property. Generate and review database reports, edits and errors. Provide assistance to the Supervisor of Assessment, and Assistant Supervisor in their various duties as another level of supervision.

POSITION DUTIES

\r\nCoordinate and monitor commercial reassessment assignment for\r\ntimely completion; Review and approve reassessment work logs and work\r\nsamples completed by staff. Conduct inspections and process changes for\r\naccounts within the reassessment assignment. Coordinate, monitor, review\r\nand complete reassessment sales analyses to establish land rates, cap\r\nrates and Pro Forma within assignment. Ensure the reassessment of\r\ncommercial and exempt properties are valued uniformly at fair market value\r\nand ratios meet the requirements and objectives of the department within\r\nthe required deadlines. Generate and review database reassessment errors,\r\nedits and reports.\r\n�\r\nCoordinate, monitor and conduct commercial appeals. Evaluate and approve\r\nfirst level appeal recommendations made by staff. Conduct, review and\r\nassist staff in their PTAAB and MD Tax Court case and appraisal\r\npreparation. Appeal Hearings at various levels are to be completed so that\r\nthey meet the requirements and objectives of the department within the\r\nrequired deadlines.\r\n�\r\nCoordinate and monitor commercial new construction inspection cycles for\r\ntimely permit processing assigned. Track and code permits scheduled for\r\nnew construction within database. Review and approve completed new\r\nconstruction and work logs submitted by staff. Conduct inspections and\r\nprocess changes on new construction, demolition, or change in use permits.\r\nEnsure the valuation and completion of permits meet the requirements and\r\nobjectives of the department within the required deadlines.\r\n�\r\nCoordinate and complete the review of database account edits, errors and\r\nreports for the current tax year database to meet the requirements and\r\nobjectives set by the department within the required deadlines. Update\r\ndatabase tables with land rate changes accurately. Complete necessary DoIT\r\nforms as directed by management. Review property transfers for proper\r\nconveyance coding so that they meet the requirements and objectives set by\r\nthe department within required deadlines.\r\n�\r\nProvide training, instruction and feedback to commercial assessor staff on job�duties and use of the database valuation system to meet the requirements and�objectives set by the department. Provide customer assistance to inquires related�to property valuations, credit programs and special use assessments in compliance�with the department policies. Complete of other miscellaneous duties assigned by�management in order to meet the department objectives.\r\n\r\n\r\nCoordinate and monitor processing of plats and other out of cycle account\r\nchanges by management. Review, approve and complete the processing and\r\nvaluation of these changes by staff so that they meet the requirements and\r\nobjectives of the department within the required deadlines.\r\n�\r\nAdminister HR responsibilities as assigned by management which include\r\nthe approval of time sheets, leave and completion of performance\r\nevaluations.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Eight years of experience, six years of appraisal\r\nexperience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with\r\nthe provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice\r\nCode, and two years of appraisal experience involving the tax assessment\r\nvaluation of commercial and industrial real property with the completion of the\r\nInternational Association of Assessing Officers Course 101, 102 and 300 or\r\nequivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree\r\nfrom an accredited college or university for four years of the required\r\nappraisal experience estimating the value of real property according to the\r\nprovisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Code.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service\r\nexperience as a commissioned officer in tax examining classification or tax\r\nexamining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nDesired/Preferred Qualifications:\r\n�\r\n•Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles, concepts, methods,\r\npractices, terminology, theory, and techniques in real property assessment,\r\nincluding commercial valuation and mass appraisal methodologies.\r\n�\r\n•Experience assessing commercial real property for tax purposes within\r\nMaryland or a comparable jurisdiction, including applying state and local\r\nassessment laws, regulations, valuation procedures, conducting assessment\r\nappeals and preparing and defending valuations before the assessment appeal\r\nboard or tax court.\r\n�\r\n•Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and\r\nproblem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain effective professional\r\nrelationships with staff, management, and customers.\r\n�\r\n•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and/or Google Docs and\r\nSheets, including preparing managerial reports, analyzing assessment data,\r\ntracking performance metrics, and supporting operational and supervisory\r\ndecision-making. Working knowledge and experience using the AAVS program.\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis Recruitment is for\r\ncurrent State Department of Assessments and Taxation employees only.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMust be willing to work in the Anne Arundel County Assessments Office.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.�\r\n2. Upon appointment to positions, employees in this classification that possess a real estate broker or sales license, or a license to sell insurance, will be required to put the license in an 'Inactive ' status. \r\n3. Employees in this classification are prohibited from participating in any outside activity, including private appraisals in the State of Maryland, which may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Director of the Department of Assessments and Taxation.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you\r\nprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be\r\nranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on\r\nthe eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

\r\n\r\nThe assessment may consist of\r\na rating of your education, training, and experience related to the\r\nrequirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete\r\nand accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience\r\nand education that is related to this position.\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\nGenerous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10 to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year (depending on seniority), 15 days of sick leave, 6 personal days, and 11 paid state holidays.\r\nFamily-Friendly Policies: Eligible employees receive paid family and medical leave to care for a child within six months of birth or adoption.\r\nComprehensive Health Coverage: Access to affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.\r\nRetirement & Pension: Secure your future with the State's defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years) and optional supplemental retirement savings plans.\r\nFinancial Wellness: Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent daycare costs.\r\nWork-Life Balance: Many positions offer teleworking opportunities.\r\n\r\nStudent Loan Assistance: State employees may be eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and the Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:�\r\n\r\n\r\nState Department of Assessments and Taxation\r\nOffice of Human Resources,\r\n700 E. Pratt, 2nd Floor, Suite 2700\r\nBaltimore, Maryland 21202\r\n�\r\nPaper application materials must be received by 5pm in our office on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n�\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at 410-767-1137, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n�\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n