Assessor I, Real Property

State of Maryland•Somerset, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To appraise residential real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes. This role involves inspecting properties, recording technical details, preparing for and conducting appeal hearings, analyzing market data, interviewing property owners, determining values for new construction, and providing assessment-related information to the public.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience using appraisal-related software or computer systems to analyze property data and support real property valuation activities.
Knowledge of property inspection methods, data collection, and basic valuation techniques.
Ability to analyze real estate data, including comparable sales and market trends.
Experience using computer systems or appraisal-related software to support valuation activities.
Ability to follow established appraisal standards, policies, and procedures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting valuation findings.

Responsibilities

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 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 & 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.

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
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 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
Flexible work schedules
Teleworking opportunities
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit eligibility