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State of Maryland · 1 day ago

ASSESSOR MANAGER, REAL PROPERTY

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

The State of Maryland is seeking an Assessor Manager for the Department of Assessments and Taxation, Real Property Division. The role involves coordinating and monitoring residential reassessment assignments, conducting inspections, and ensuring properties are valued uniformly at fair market value. Additionally, the manager will oversee residential appeals and new construction inspections, ensuring compliance with departmental objectives and deadlines.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor residential reassessment assignment for timely completion; Review and approve reassessment work logs and work samples completed by staff; Conduct inspections and process changes for accounts within the reassessment assignment; Coordinate, monitor, review, and complete reassessment sales analyses to establish land rates and neighborhood adjustment indexes within assignment; Ensure the reassessment of residential, exempt, and agricultural properties are valued uniformly at fair market value and ratios meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within the required deadlines; Generate and review database reassessment error, edits, and reports as directed by management

Coordinate, monitor, and conduct residential appeals assigned by management; Evaluate and approve 1st level appeal recommendations made by staff; Conduct, review, and assist staff in their PTAAB and MD Tax Court case and appraisal preparation; Appeal hearings at various levels are to be completed as that they meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines

Coordinate and monitor residential new construction inspection cycles for timely permit processing assigned by management; Track and code permits scheduled for new construction within database; Review and approve completed new construction and work logs submitted by staff; Conduct inspections and process changes on residential new construction, demolition, or change in use permits; Ensure the valuation and completion of permits meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines

Coordinate and complete the review of database account edits, errors, and reports for the current tax year database as assigned by management to meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within the required deadlines; Update database tables with neighborhood adjustment index and land rate changes accurately; Complete necessary DoIT forms as directed by management; Review property transfers for proper conveyance coding so that they meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within required deadlines

Qualification

Appraisal experienceReal property valuationMass appraisal methodologiesMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAAVS programAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Nine years of experience, four 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, and five years of appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property and completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Course 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation

Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, for the four years of the required appraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code

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

Must be willing to work in the Prince George's County Assessments 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

Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business

Upon appointment to positions, employees in this classification that possess a real estate broker or sales license, or a license to sell insurance, will be required to put the license in an 'Inactive' status

Employees in this classification 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

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles, concepts, methods, practices, terminology, theory, and techniques in the assessment and appraisal of real property, including residential valuation and mass appraisal methodologies

Experience assessing residential real property for tax purposes within Maryland or a comparable jurisdiction, including application of state and local assessment laws, regulations, and valuation procedures

Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, management, and customers

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and/or Google Docs and Sheets, including preparing managerial reports, analyzing assessment data, tracking performance metrics, and supporting operational and supervisory decision-making

Working knowledge and experience using the AAVS program