ASSESSOR SUPERVISOR, REAL PROPERTY

Introduction

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GRADE

STD0018

LOCATION OF POSITION

SDAT\r\nAssessment Office\r\nBaltimore County\r\n300\r\nE Joppa Rd. Suite 602\r\nTowson,\r\nMD 21286\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

To appraise commercial and industrial real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes.

POSITION DUTIES

40%: Coordinate, monitor, and conduct residential appeals assigned by management; Evaluate and approve 1st level appeal recommendations made by staff; Conduct, review, and assist staff in their PTAAB and MD Tax Court case and appraisal preparation; Appeal hearings at various levels are to be completed so that they meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines.\r\n\r\n\r\n25%: Coordinate and monitor residential reassessment assignment for timely completion; Review and approve reassessment work logs and work samples completed by staff; Conduct inspections and process changes for accounts within the reassessment assignment; Coordinate, monitor, review, and complete reassessment sales analyses to establish land rates and neighborhood adjustment indexes within assignment; Ensure the reassessment of residential, exempt, and agricultural properties are valued uniformly at fair market value and ratios meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within the required deadlines; Generate and review database reassessment error, edits, and reports as directed by management.�\r\n\r\n\r\n10%:�Coordinate and complete the review of database account edits, errors, and reports for the current tax year database as assigned by management to meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within the required deadlines; Update database tables with neighborhood adjustment index and land rate changes accurately; Complete necessary DoIT forms as directed by management; Review property transfers for proper conveyance coding so that they meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within required deadlines.��\r\n\r\n\r\n10%:�Provide training, instruction, and feedback to residential assessor staff on job duties and use of the database valuation system assigned by management to meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department; Provide customer assistance to inquiries related to property valuations, credit programs, and special use assessments in compliance with department policies. Complete of other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management in order to meet the department objectives.\r\n\r\n\r\n5%:�Coordinate and monitor residential new construction inspection cycles for timely permit processing assigned by management; Track and code permits scheduled for new construction within database; Review and approve completed new construction and work logs submitted by staff; Conduct inspections and process changes on residential new construction, demolition, or change in use permits; Ensure the valuation and completion of permits meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines.\r\n\r\n\r\n5%:�Coordinate and monitor processing of residential plats and other out of cycle account changes assigned by management; Review, approve, and complete the processing and valuation of these changes by staff so that they meet requirements and objectives of the Department the within required deadlines.�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who\r\npossess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific\r\ninformation on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n1.Team Leadership: Experience in directing high-volume workflows, instructing subordinates, and evaluating professional staff performance.\r\n2.Database Proficiency: Experience with Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) and AAVS database systems, including the ability to resolve complex system edits.\r\n3.Analytical Capability: Experience in mass appraisal techniques, specifically the analysis of sales ratio statistics and model index development.\r\n4.Legal/Procedural Expertise: Experience with property appeals and the ability to coach staff for professional representation before legal bodies.\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that you must be a current SDAT employee to be considered for this position. Additionally, this role requires working in Baltimore County.\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, 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 provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you\r\nwill have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental,\r\nand vision plans offered at a low cost. \r\nClick here to read\r\nmore details: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\nGenerous Paid Time Off:�Enjoy 10 to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave\r\nper year (depending on seniority), 15 days of sick leave, 6 personal days, and\r\n11 paid state holidays.\r\nFamily-Friendly Policies:�Eligible employees receive paid family and\r\nmedical 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\r\nplans for you and your dependents.\r\nRetirement & Pension:�Secure your future with the State's defined benefit pension plan\r\n(vested after 10 years) and optional supplemental retirement savings plans.\r\nFinancial Wellness:�Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and\r\ndependent daycare costs.\r\nWork-Life Balance:�Many positions offer teleworking\r\nopportunities.\r\nStudent Loan Assistance:�State employees may be eligible for the\r\nFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and the Maryland Student\r\nLoan Debt Relief Tax Credit.\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly\r\nrecommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application\r\nand supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:\r\nState Department of Assessments\r\nand Taxation\r\nOffice of Human Resources,\r\n700 E. Pratt, 2nd Floor, Suite\r\n2700\r\nBaltimore, Maryland 21202\r\nPaper application materials\r\nmust be received by 5pm in our office on the closing date for the recruitment.\r\nNo postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of\r\ncompleting the application.\r\nFor questions regarding this\r\nrecruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at\r\n410-767-1137, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. If you are having difficulty\r\nwith your user account or have general questions about the online application\r\nsystem, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment\r\nand Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities\r\nand bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their\r\nservice to our country.\r\n