ASSESSOR SUPERVISOR, REAL PROPERTY (Team Leader)

This is a position Specific Recruitment for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Real Property Division, Baltimore City 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.  If a candidate is within 6-months of meeting the minimum qualifications, they are eligible to apply for the position.

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Department of Assessments and Taxation

Baltimore City Assessment Office

6 Saint Paul Street

11th Floor

Baltimore, MD 21202

The positions main responsibility is to supervise a team of residential assessors in a local assessment office.

• Schedules and directs the activities and assignments of a team of assessors.
• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work completed by subordinate assessor staff.
• Coordinates the inspection of new construction sites and the processing of new improvement accounts.
• Oversees the analysis of existing market data, applications of standards and appraisal techniques used by the assessors to determine the value of land or buildings.
• Monitor and complete assignments delegated to them by their supervisor.
• Assist with the processing of new accounts created by plats.
• Conduct property inspections and meet with customers.
• Coordinate and assist with the removal and processing of improvements that have been damaged or razed.
• Reviews sales analysis and ratio studies to assure property valuations are reasonable and correct.
• Oversees levels of hearings the assessors conduct with Customers.Trains and instructs subordinate staff on job duties and responsibilities and ethical and professional conduct.

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

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

• Ability to lead/supervise subordinate assessors in the agencies mission and goals.
• Knowledge and experience in holding appeals in Tax Court at all levels.
• Knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office suite and in an automated assessment valuation system.

Must be willing to work at the Baltimore City Assessment Office.

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 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 Assessments and Taxation

Attn:  Human Resources Department, Room 511

300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD  21201.

Applications must be received by the closing date.  If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 410-767-1140.

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.