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ASSESSOR I, REAL PROPERTY

Recruitment #14-003310-0015

Introduction

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxations (DAT).  The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position/function only.  Persons interested in future vacancies in the Assessor - 1 classification will need to re-apply.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

State Office Building
200 Duke Street
Room 1200
Prince Frederick, Maryland  20678

Main Purpose of Job

To appraise residential real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes.

POSITION DUTIES

An Assessor 1, Real Property is the entry level of work performing Real Property assessments for Tax assessment purposes.  Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Learning to inspect real property to determine the appraisal value; learning to analyze existing market data and to apply standard appraisal procedures to determine the value of land or buildings

2. Learning to determine the value of auxiliary items to the property

3. Learning to determine building cost estimates based on analysis of building construction cost and other duties related to the Assessment of Real property

Strong Mathematical skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel would be used to perform the duties of this position.  Employees in this classification do not supervise.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Note: Additional appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in Calvert County.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

2. Upon appointment, persons possessing a real estate broker or sales license, or a license to sell insurance, will be required to put same in an "Inactive" status.

3. Employees are prohibited from participating in any outside activity, including private appraisals, which may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Director of the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for a least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online Application process is STRONGLY preferred.  However, if you are unable to apply on line you may submit a paper application by faxing to 410-333-7216 by the closing date.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling MD TTY Relay services at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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