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ASSESSOR I, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

Recruitment #15-001702-0001

Introduction

This recruitment limited to current employees in the State Department of Assessments & Taxation, Baltimore City Office.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Assessments for Baltimore City

William Donald Schaefer Tower

6 St. Paul Street, 11th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

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

POSITION DUTIES

  • Performs the inspection of commercial and industrial real property and records technical details of property and market information to update and maintain departmental property records
  • Responsible for AAVS conversions, up-loads, and file maintenance of commercial properties in various jurisdictions throughout the state.
  • Receives on the job training in the updating and editing assessment records in AAVS.
  • Performs the recording and valuing of new commercial/industrial real property that is not a part of a reassessment review.
  • Performs the analysis of existing market, cost and income data and applies standard appraisal and AAVS methods to value land and/or improvements.
  • Prepares and handles appeal hearings at the supervisor, Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board and the Maryland Tax Court levels.
  • Provides and explains assessment related information in response to inquires from the general public regarding assessments, valuation techniques, departmental local policies and legal mandates.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Courses 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

Experience: Three years of appraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code.

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

This recruitment limited to current employees in the State Department of Assessments & Taxation, Baltimore City Office.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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 at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. 

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

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.

If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:  Department of Assessment and Taxation. Attn: Human Resources Department.  300 W. Preston Street - Room 511 Baltimore, MD 21201.

APPLCATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay.  We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.




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