Assessments Area Supervisor I
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
Introduction
In Maryland there are more than two million property accounts. The Department of Assessments and Taxation must appraise each of these properties once every three years. There are 24 local State assessment offices one in each county and Baltimore City.
Assessments are certified by the Department to local governments where they are converted into property tax bills by applying the appropriate property tax rates. An assessment is based on an appraisal of the fair market value of the property. An appraisal is an estimate of value. There are three accepted approaches to market value: the sales approach; the cost approach; the income approach.
While differing in the method of calculation each approach is designed to indicate the propertys fair market value. The property tax is primarily a local government revenue. Counties and cities depend on the property tax and a portion of the income tax to make up their budgets.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Assist in the creation of assessment notices (reassessment final out-of-cycle and new construction). Assist in the creation of scheduled hearing date notices. It is all completed on a weekly basis.
- Review real property accounts and data in AAVS for errors and problems and correct them when possible. Communicate with local office personnel to correct user errors and other problems that cannot be resolved quickly.
- Assist local assessment offices and Directors office with data queries and technical database support. Trains and communicate with local office staff regarding the AAVS database related to job responsibilities and duties. Mass updates property records update database tables and import data as requested by local offices or supervisor.
- Assist in AAVS database maintenance and other annual procedures (rollover tax billing etc.) and creating and maintaining edit queries used in AAVS as needed by local and HQ staff.
- Communicate with vendors and SDAT OIT Department about programing problems and enhancements. Assists the supervisor to resolve database programing concerns and automated job scripts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelors degreein information technology Computer Science or a related field may substitutefor up to four (4) years of the required experience.
Experience: Six (6) years ofexperience supporting Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) valuationsystems database administration or as SQL Developer.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems including data maintenance valuation support and property assessment workflows.
- Proficiency in writing and executing queries using Structured Query Language (SQL) for data extraction validation and reporting.
- Experience developing modifying or maintaining reports using Crystal Reports including the ability to translate business needs into functional reporting solutions.
- Familiarity with database structures data integrity practices and quality assurance processes within large-scale property or financial systems.
- Ability to analyze complex datasets and present findings in a clear concise manner to support operational and management decision-making.
- Experience supporting end users with system-related issues report generation and data modification. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your educationtraining and experience related to the requirements of the important that you provide complete and accurate information on report all experience and education that is related tothis position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highlyrecommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paperapplication and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:State Departmentof Assessments and Taxation Office of Human Resources 700 E. Pratt 2ndFloor Baltimore Maryland application materials must bereceived by 5pm in our officeon theclosing date for therecruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted inlieu of completing the application.
For questions regarding thisrecruitment please contact theDepartment of Assessments and Taxation atMD TTY Relay Service 1-. If you are havingdifficulty with your user account or have general questions about the onlineapplication system please contact the MD Department of Budget and ManagementRecruitment and Examination Division at or .
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitingretaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
Manager