Assessor I, Commercial And Industrial

State of Maryland•Washington County, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is a customer-focused agency responsible for accurately assessing property, maintaining business records, and conveying tax-related information to state agencies and local jurisdictions. Its responsibilities include Business Services, Real Property Valuation, and Property Tax Credits. The Assessor I appraises commercial and industrial real property at fair market value for use in calculating real property taxes. In the Washington County Assessment Office, the employee receives on-the-job training in property inspections, assessment-record maintenance, valuation, appeals, and responding to public inquiries. The role also supports AAVS conversions, uploads, and file maintenance for commercial property in jurisdictions throughout Maryland. This recruitment is limited to current SDAT employees willing to work in Washington County. Employees may be assigned duties requiring a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license and daily use of a vehicle for official State business. A standard mileage allowance is paid for use of a privately owned vehicle. Employees with certain real estate or insurance licenses must place them in inactive status upon appointment, and outside activities that may present a conflict of interest, including private appraisals, are prohibited.

Requirements

Seven years of real property appraisal experience estimating value in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code.
Completion of International Association of Assessing Officers Courses 101, 102, and 300, or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, completion of the specified IAAO courses or approved equivalents, and three years of qualifying real property appraisal experience may substitute for the required experience.
U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer in a tax examining classification or tax examining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work may substitute year for year for the required experience.
Must be a current State Department of Assessments and Taxation employee willing to work in Washington County.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license is required if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.
Employees may be required to use a motor vehicle daily while conducting official State business.
Employees holding a real estate broker or sales license, or a license to sell insurance, must place that license in inactive status upon appointment.
Outside activities, including private appraisals, that may be considered a conflict of interest by the Department Director are prohibited.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with others.
Strong proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Experience reviewing income and expense statements or information.
Ability to analyze market information and sales data using commercial assessment procedures.
Proficiency in verifying and auditing account information.
Experience reading and interpreting real estate deeds and plats to determine property valuation adjustments.
A college degree or professional background in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Inspect commercial and industrial real property and record property details and market information to update and maintain departmental records.
Perform AAVS conversions, uploads, and file maintenance for commercial property in jurisdictions throughout the state.
Update and edit assessment records in AAVS to document changes observed during physical property inspections, following agency procedures and the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual.
Record and value new commercial and industrial real property outside reassessment reviews using established procedures, AAVS, and other valuation tools.
Analyze market, cost, and income data and apply standard appraisal and AAVS methods to value land and improvements according to agency procedures.
Prepare for and handle appeal hearings at supervisor, Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board, and Maryland Tax Court levels to defend the Department’s estimate of value.
Respond to public inquiries and explain assessments, valuation techniques, local departmental policies, and legal mandates.
Perform other duties as needed to ensure efficient office operations.

Benefits

10 to 25 days of annual 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.
Affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
Defined benefit pension plan, vested after 10 years, and optional supplemental retirement savings plans.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent daycare costs.
Teleworking opportunities are available for many positions.
Employees may be eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.
Standard mileage allowance for use of a privately owned vehicle on official State business.