Supervisor of Assessments, Frederick County

Frederick County Government•State Office, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is a statewide agency responsible for accurate property assessments, business records, and property tax credit programs. This managerial position oversees the State’s Frederick County Assessment Office, located at 5310 Spectrum Drive in Frederick. The Supervisor has full responsibility for local office operations, including real property valuation, staff supervision, and day-to-day management. The office conducts assessments and cyclical reassessments, supports property owners with inquiries and appeals, and communicates certified property values to local government partners. The position is mission essential/mission critical. SDAT is the employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions. The position is classified as Grade 23, Management Service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; additional experience in responsible management or real property valuation may substitute year for year.
Two years of experience in a responsible management position or in real property valuation.
Understanding of real estate assessment and appraisal principles, methods, and regulations.
Familiarity with property valuation processes, market factors, and applicable laws or standards.
Ability to manage teams, coordinate work, and make sound operational decisions.
Skill in analyzing property data, applying appraisal techniques, and preparing accurate assessments.
Strong communication skills to explain decisions and interact effectively with staff, property owners, and the public.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees.
Ability to apply professional judgment to complex assessment or appraisal situations.
Ability to uphold public service values through fairness, transparency, and responsiveness.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising teams in a real property assessment or appraisal environment.
Certification or coursework in real estate appraisal, such as Appraisal Foundation courses, IAAO coursework, or equivalent.
Experience using property assessment systems.
Experience reviewing valuation data, market trends, or appraisal reports.
Knowledge of Maryland property tax laws, assessment procedures, or appeal processes.

Responsibilities

Administer and enforce State laws and regulations governing the Department by following established procedures and performing or assigning tasks.
Oversee office duties and functions to ensure work and assignments are completed to established standards.
Ensure sales are entered correctly in the AAVS system and reviewed for proper coding.
Organize workflow to ensure timely property reassessments in accordance with guidelines and effective staff management.
Review and approve reassessment reports to ensure uniformity standards are met.
Review and approve annual reassessments to ensure final valuations meet State Supervisor ratio and statistical standards.
Handle human resources matters, including performance evaluations, hiring, promotions, leave use, and grievances.
Communicate and implement human resources legislation, State directives, and procedures for consistent administration.
Ensure new construction is scheduled, monitored, and reviewed, including tracking and coding permits in AAVS according to State Supervisor guidelines.
Ensure appeals are scheduled, monitored, reviewed, and completed according to State Supervisor guidelines.
Work with local government agencies to improve efficiencies and resolve shared issues.
Respond accurately and promptly to information requests from the Director’s Office, news media, State legislators, county executives and elected officials, and other agencies.
Respond to public inquiries involving technical property valuation and legal topics through direct communication and task allocation.
Represent the Department and speak on assessment-related topics at public meetings as needed.
Ensure staff receive appropriate training and support succession planning.
Perform other related duties as required.