ASSESSMENTS ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Class B

Real Property is reassessed on a three-year cycle by reviewing one-third of allproperty in Maryland every year. The review includes an exterior physicalinspection of the property. The Real Property Valuation Division participatesin all appeals court proceedings where assessment questions are involved.

Assessmentsare certified by the Department to local governments where they are convertedinto property tax bills by applying the appropriate property tax rates. Anassessment is based on an appraisal of the fair market value of the appraisal is an estimate of value. There are three accepted approaches tomarket value: (1) the sales approach; (2) the cost approach; (3) the incomeapproach. While differing in the method of calculation each approach isdesigned to indicate the propertys fair market value. The property tax isprimarily local government revenue. Counties and cities depend on the propertytax and a portion of the income tax to make up their budgets.

Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the management of the activities and assignments of the assessor field staff; Provides guidance to staff on ethical and professional conduct and on procedures; disseminating the appropriate reading materials conducting staff meetings and providing on the job training to follow to ensure compliance with COMAR regulations departmental procedures and applicable State Laws governing assessments to ensure the completion of property inspections and the annual workload.

Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the development and implementation of local office policy and procedures providing guidance to staff on ethical and professional conduct/procedures to ensure compliance with COMAR regulation departmental procedures and State laws governing assessments.

Analyzes existing market data and applies standard appraisal techniques to determine the value of land or buildings in accordance with Annotated Code of Maryland Tax Property Article and the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual for commercial and residential properties.

Reviews and approves annual reassessments to ensure final figures adhere to established standards of uniformity by following departmental guidelines and procedures. Operates Assessment Administrator & Valuation System (AAVS) to create and merge files. To cost analyze edit and report information reflecting accurate data. Reviews C & I BPRUC codes identifying accounts to be mailed proper Income & Expense questionnaires. Interview propertyowners/representatives for C & I properties and records interview results in appropriate segment of remarks.

Conducts appeal hearings and reviews and approves the decisions rendered as result of supervisory level appeals made by subordinate staff to assure compliance with departmental procedures and regulations.

Reviews and evaluates the work completed by the assessor field staff.

Communicate with the general public either through public forums or private sessions to provide assessment related information regarding valuation determinations departmental procedures and applicable State laws governingassessments.

This position is mission essential/mission critical classification.

Experience: Nine years of experience four years of appraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code and five 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.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university for the four years of appraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration and program specialty codes in the accounting and budget 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.

Possess at least one (1)year of experience applying standard appraisal to determine the tax assessmentvaluations of Commercial and Industrial (C&I) properties.

Professional experienceusing Microsoft Excel to record sort filter and maintain property listsland records or assessment accounts

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.

2. Upon appointment to positions employees in this classification thatpossess a real estate broker or sales license or a license to sell insurance will be required to put the license in an Inactive status.

3. 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.

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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Generous 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.
• Family-Friendly Policies:Eligible employees receive paid family and medica leave to care for a child within six months of birth or adoption.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:Access to affordable medical prescription dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• Retirement & Pension:Secure your future with the States defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years) and optional supplemental retirement savings plans.
• Financial Wellness:Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent daycare costs.
• Work-Life Balance:Many positions offer flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities.
• Student 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.

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may besubmitted to:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation

Office of Human Resources

700 E. Pratt 2nd Floor Suite 2700

Baltimore Maryland 21202

Paper application materials must be received by 5pm in our office on theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes willNOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Assessments and Taxation at MD TTY Relay Service1-. If you are having difficulty with your user account or havegeneral questions about the online application system please contact the MDDepartment of Budget and Management Recruitment 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 to apply. Wethank our Veterans for their service to our country.