State of Maryland ยท 15 hours ago
ASSESSOR SUPERVISOR, REAL PROPERTY
The State of Maryland is seeking an Assessor Supervisor for their Howard County Assessments Offices. The main responsibility of this role is to administer appeal hearings and supervise a team of residential assessors, ensuring accurate property valuations and compliance with departmental objectives.
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 1 st level appeal recommendations made by staff
Conduct, review, and assist staff in their PTMB and MD Tax Court case and appraisal preparation
Appeal hearings at various levels are to be completed so 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
Provide training, instruction, and feedback to residential assessor staff on job duties and use of the database valuation system assigned by management to meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department
Provide customer assistance to inquiries related to property valuations, credit programs, and special use assessments in compliance with department policies
Complete of other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management in order to meet the department objectives
Qualification
Required
Eight years of experience
Four years of appraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code
Four years of appraisal experience involving the tax assessment valuation of real property with the completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Course 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the four years of appraisal experience estimating the value of real property
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 can substitute for the required appraisal experience estimating the value of real property
Must be willing to work in Howard County
Must 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
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
Experience performing quality reviews of assessment worksheets, or appeal documentation
Experience mentoring Assessor I/II on SDAT assessment policies and office practices
Demonstrated working knowledge of SDAT assessment procedures, valuation principles, and production standards
Proficiency navigating AAVS, including work review, workflow management, and data validation
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel to create and maintain tracking tools, analyze data, and support assessment reports
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and ensure timely completion of assessment workflows
Strong team communication skills, including explaining guidance, resolving work discrepancies, and supporting productivity goals
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
Company
State of Maryland
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