Assessor I, Real Property

State of Maryland•Carroll, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessor I appraises residential real property at fair market value for use in calculating real property taxes. The position is based at the Carroll County Assessment Office of the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation in Westminster, Maryland. The employee learns to inspect residential properties and new construction, record and update property details, analyze market data, and apply standard appraisal techniques to determine property values. The role also involves entering information into the Assessment Administration & Valuation System (AAVS), interviewing property owners, explaining valuation methods and policies to the public, and preparing for and conducting appeal hearings. Work is performed under established procedures in the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual and applicable Maryland law. Employees may be required to use a motor vehicle for official State business. A privately owned vehicle may be used with a standard mileage allowance. Employees holding certain real estate or insurance licenses must place them in inactive status upon appointment, and outside activities that could present a conflict of interest are prohibited.

Requirements

Four years of appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in substitution for the required experience.
Must be willing to work in Carroll County.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license is required if assigned duties involving operation of a motor vehicle.
Employees may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle for official State business.
Upon appointment, employees holding a real estate broker or sales license, or an insurance sales license, must place the license in inactive status.
Employees may not participate in outside activities, including private appraisals, that the Department Director deems a conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

Business background or experience in construction trades, building maintenance or management, or real estate, particularly involving new construction.
Enjoys working outdoors and is comfortable spending substantial portions of the year physically reviewing properties on site.
Strong customer service and active listening skills for professional telephone or in-person interviews with property owners.
Ability to interpret sales and permit data and apply that understanding to accurately update property accounts.
Strong organizational skills to manage field inspections, data reviews, and account updates.

Responsibilities

Learn to inspect residential real property and record technical details to maintain departmental property records according to established guidelines.
Learn to prepare for and conduct appeal hearings at the Supervisor, Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board, and Maryland Tax Court levels, defending the Department's estimate of value.
Learn to enter technical data into the Assessment Administration & Valuation System (AAVS) to maintain and update property records.
Interview property owners by telephone and in person to gather and verify assessment-related information.
Provide the public with information about assessment valuation techniques, departmental and local office policies, and legal mandates regarding property valuation.
Analyze existing market data and apply standard appraisal techniques to value land or buildings in accordance with Maryland law and the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
Inspect residential new construction and record technical details for adding improvements to the assessment rolls.
Determine current and base full cash values for residential new construction using AAVS and other property valuation tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
State 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.
Some positions offer teleworking opportunities.
Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.