ASSESSMENTS ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR - Class B

*RECRUITMENT EXTENDED*

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Real Property Division, Worcester County Assessments Office.  The resulting Eligible list will be used for this position only.  Interested persons will need to reapply for future recruitments in this classification.

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Department of Assessments for Worcester County

One West Market Street, Room 1202

Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

Assessments Assistant Supervisor, Class B is the administrative and supervisory level of work in the field of real property and commercial property assessments for tax assessment purposes. Employees in this classification serve as assistants to the Supervisor of Assessments in designated counties and assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the local assessment office. Employees in this classification assist in the supervision of all professional, technical and clerical personnel.

• Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the management of the activities and assignments of the assessor field staff.
• Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the development and implementation of local office policy and procedures.
• Analyzes existing market data and applies standard appraisal techniques.
• Reviews and approves annual reassessments to assure final figures adhere to established standards of uniformity by following departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Conducts appeal hearings and reviews and approves the decisions rendered as result of supervisory level appeals made by subordinate staff to assure compliance.

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

Note: 

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

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration and program specialty codes in the accounting and budget field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

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.

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.

Candidates must 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 close of business 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.

The examination will consist of rating your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. 

 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are strongly preferred.  If online option is not available, please fax a paper application and supporting documentation to 410-333-7216.

TTY users must call via Maryland Relay.

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

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