Assessor I, Commercial And Industrial

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GRADE 17 LOCATION OF POSITION SDAT Assessment Office - Baltimore County 300 E Joppa Rd. Suite 602 Towson, MD 21286 Main Purpose of Job To appraise commercial and industrial real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes.

Requirements

Seven 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 completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Courses 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, completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Courses 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation and three years of experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in tax examining classification or tax examining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Must be willing to work in Baltimore County.
You must be a current SDAT employee.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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

Proven ability to work independently under moderate supervision, demonstrating the initiative to efficiently manage time, meet reassessment deadlines, and conduct field inspections across varied environments.
Strong capability to analyze complex market data and critically evaluate commercial income and expense statements to develop accurate capitalization rates and determine fair market values.
Prior experience utilizing the Automated Assessment Valuation System (AAVS) or similar Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software.
Prior experience utilizing critical thinking to prepare documentation for, and successfully defend property valuations at, formal appeal hearings.
Experience utilizing cost manuals to determine building types and grades, as well as accurately measuring and drawing commercial and industrial buildings.
Prior experience specifically estimating the value of commercial and industrial real property.

Responsibilities

Receives the job training in the inspection of commercial and industrial real property and records technical details of property and market information to update and maintain departmental property records
Responsible for AAVS conversions, up-loads, and file maintenance of commercial properties in various jurisdictions throughout the state.
Receives on the job training in the updating and editing assessment records in AAVS system to notate changes observed during physical inspection of properties following local office and agency guidelines as defined in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual & office procedures.
Receives on the job training in the recording and valuing of new commercial/industrial real property that is not a part of a reassessment review by following established procedures, using AAVS and other property valuation tools, as outlined in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual and according to the Tax Property Article.
Receives on the job training in the analysis of existing market, cost and income data and applies standard appraisal and AAVS methods to value land and/or improvements in accordance with current local office and agency procedures, as described in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual.
Receives on the job training in the preparation and handling of 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 local office and agency procedures.
Receives on the job training in the providing of and explanation of assessment related information in response to inquiries from the general public regarding assessments, valuation techniques, departmental local policies and legal mandates.
Performs other duties as may be required to ensure efficient office operation.

Benefits

10 to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year (depending on seniority)
15 days of sick leave
6 personal days
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.
State's defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years)
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.