ASSESSMENTS ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR - Class B

State of Maryland • Washington County, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Real Property is reassessed on a three-year cycle by reviewing one-third of all property in Maryland every year. The review includes an exterior physical inspection of the property. The Real Property Valuation Division participates in all appeals court proceedings where assessment questions are involved. 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: (1) the sales approach; (2) the cost approach; (3) the income approach. While differing in the method of calculation each approach is designed to indicate the property’s fair market value. The property tax is primarily local government revenue. Counties and cities depend on the property tax and a portion of the income tax to make up their budgets. This position is mission essential/mission critical classification.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Possess at least one (1) year of experience applying standard appraisal to determine the tax assessment valuations of Commercial and Industrial (C&I) properties.
• Professional experience using Microsoft Excel to record, sort, filter, and maintain property lists, land records, or assessment accounts
• Possess professional experience communicating complex property valuations, tax procedures, or regulatory determinations directly to the general public, property owners, or commercial representatives.

Responsibilities

• 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 property owners/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 governing assessments.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligible employees receive paid family and medical leave to care for a child within six months of birth or adoption.
• Access to affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• Secure your future with the State's defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years) and optional supplemental retirement savings plans.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent daycare costs.
• Many positions offer flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities.
• State employees may be eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and the Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level