Supv Of Assessments Class B

State of Maryland•Frederick, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Assessments manages the State of Maryland’s Frederick County Assessment Office. The position is responsible for local office operations, real property valuation, supervision of professional and clerical staff, and day-to-day office management. The office conducts property assessments and cyclical reassessments, assists property owners with questions and appeals, provides customer service, and communicates certified property values to local government partners. The office’s work must be accurate, consistent, and aligned with statewide standards. This is a mission-essential/mission-critical State of Maryland position. The Department of Assessments and Taxation is the employer and makes hiring and employment decisions. Frederick County Government assists with recruitment; the Department selects from a county-submitted list of five qualified candidates. The position is located in Frederick County.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience in a responsible management position or in real property valuation. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
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 for explaining decisions and interacting with staff, property owners, and the public.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees.
Ability to apply professional judgment to complex assessments 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 functions and assignments to ensure work is completed according to established standards.
Ensure sales are entered correctly into the AAVS system and reviewed for proper coding.
Organize workflow and manage staff to support timely property reassessments.
Review and approve reassessment reports to ensure uniformity standards are met.
Review and approve annual reassessments to ensure final valuations meet ratio and statistical standards set by the State Supervisor.
Handle human resources matters, including performance evaluations, hiring, promotions, leave use, and grievances.
Communicate human resources legislation, state directives, and procedures to staff and implement them consistently.
Schedule, monitor, and review new construction work; administer tracking and coding of new construction 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—including Finance, Park and Planning, Permits and Zoning, Environmental Protection, Health, and Housing and Community Development—to improve efficiency and resolve shared problems.
Respond promptly and accurately to information requests from the Director’s Office, news media, state legislators, county executives and elected officials, and other agencies. Requests may concern the assessable base, account information, policies, procedures, or assessment law.
Respond to public inquiries involving technical property valuation or legal topics through direct communication and task allocation.
Represent the Department and speak about the assessment process at public meetings as needed.
Train staff on job duties and support succession planning.
Perform other related duties as required.

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 the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.