Assessor I, Real Property

• Inspects residential real property and records technical details of property to update & maintain departmental property records following established guidelines as defined in the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
• Prepares & conducts appeal hearings at the Supervisor Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board & MD Tax Court levels to defend the departments estimate of value following procedures described in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual.
• Records & technical data into the Assessment Administrator & Valuation System (AAVS) to maintain & update departmental property records in accordance with Departmental procedures.
• Analyzes existing market data & applies standard appraisal techniques to determine the value of land or buildings in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland Tax Property Article and the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
• Interviews property owners by telephone and in person to gather and verify assessment related information following established procedures.
• Determines current and base full cash values for residential new construction following established procedures using the AAVS and other property valuation tools.
• Inspects new residential construction and records technical details of property for the purpose of adding new improvements to the assessment following established procedures.
• Provides assessment related information to the general public to explain assessment valuation techniques departmental and local office policies and legal mandates regarding property valuation.

Desired and Preferred

background in real estate property appraisals construction types/methods and statistical analysis.

working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on advanced Excel functions) and the ability to confidently run and create database queries.

and physical ability to work outdoors for site visits combined with a working knowledge of

Worcester Countys geography neighborhoods and local landscape.

active listening and customer service skills to effectively communicate with property owners local officials and the public.

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 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.

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.

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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 unable to apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted 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 the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at MD TTY Relay Service 1-. 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 or

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.