Assessor , Property

Introduction

This is a position-specific recruitment for the Assessments and Taxation Office. The resulting eligible list will be used solely to fill vacancies at this location. Individuals interested in future openings in the Assessor I, Real Property classification must reapply when new recruitments are posted.

Please note:

If you have applied or been interviewed for this position within the past six months, you do not need to reapply.

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Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation
Frederick County Assessment Office
5310 Spectrum Dr. Suite E
Frederick, MD. 21703

An Assessor I, Real Property is the entry level of work performing real property assessments. Employees learn to appraise residential real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Property inspections are required in all weather conditions.

• Inspects residential real property and records technical details of property to update and maintain departmental property records following established guidelines as defined in the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
• Prepares and conducts appeal hearings at the Supervisor, Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board and the Maryland Tax Court levels to defend the Department's estimate of value following procedures described in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual.
• Records technical data into the Assessment Administrator & Valuation System (AAVS) to maintain and update departmental property records in accordance with Departmental procedures.
• Analyzes existing market data and 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.
• Inspect new residential construction and records technical details of property for the purpose of adding new improvements to the assessment rolls 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.
• Provides assessment related information to the general public to explain assessment valuation techniques, departmental and local office policies and legal mandates regarding property valuation.

• Four years of appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

• Relevant coursework in Math, Engineering, Business or Real Estate.
• Appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property.
• Possession of a Real Estate Sales License, Real Estate Broker License, or Appraiser License.

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.

• Employees 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.
• Upon appointment to positions, employees 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.
• Employees 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 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.

• Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance
• Retirement:
  Pension and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Leave:
  Personal - 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)
• Leave:
  Annual - 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)
• Leave:
  Sick - 15 days per year
• Leave:
  Parental Leave - up to 60 days per birth or adoption

Online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:
Department of Assessments and Taxation, Human Resources Examination Services Unit, 700 East. Pratt Street. Suite 2300, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Or email…