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ASSESSOR I, REAL PROPERTY

Recruitment #16-003310-0001

Introduction

The is a Position Specific recruitment for the Cecil County Assessments & Taxation Office only. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill the above location only.  Persons interested in future vacancies in the Assessor I, Real Property classification, will need to re-apply.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Assessments for Cecil County

Multi - Service Center

170 E. Main Street

Elkton, Maryland 21921

Main Purpose of Job

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

POSITION DUTIES

Strong Mathematical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel/data entry is used to perform the duties of this position listed below:

  • Learns to inspect real property to determine the appraisal value.
  • Learns to analyze existing market data and to apply standard appraisal procedures to determine the value of land or buildings.
  • Learns to prepare, present, and defend determinations of value at all levels of the appeal process.
  • Learns to determine the value of auxiliary items to the property, such as but not limited to: paving, underground utilities, outdoor lighting, and landscaping.
  • Learns to appraise and record costs relating to the physical condition of the property, and to the depreciation, and economic or functional obsolescence of real property.
  • Learns to record technical details of the property which may affect costs, such as but not limited to: size of the building; specifications, grade and quality of construction materials; type, grade and quality of building facilities, mechanical equipment, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical systems, and other structural components.
  • Learns to determine building cost estimates based on analysis of building construction costs reported by contractors or property owners.
  • Learns to review land records to determine legal title to the property.
  • Learns to record and plot deed descriptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant Coursework in Math, Engineering, and Business.
  • Appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property.
  • A license in one of the following: Real Estate Sales License, Real Estate Broker License, or Appraiser License.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be willing to work at the Cecil County Assessments Office.

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 at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

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 and resume to: Department of Assessment and Taxation, Attn: Human Resources Department, Room 511, 300 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 410-767-1136.

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

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged 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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