ASSESSOR I, REAL PROPERTY
Recruitment #19-003310-0003
Department | DAT Real Property Valuation |
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Date Opened | 5/8/2019 11:59:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 5/22/2019 11:59:00 AM |
Salary | $37,476.00 - $59,260.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Jennifer Arhin |
Work Location |
Prince George's
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Introduction
GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Assessments for Prince George's County
14735 Main Street, Suite 354B
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Main Purpose of Job
An Assessor I, Real Property is the entry level of work performing real property assessments. Employees learn to appraise residential real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes. Employees in this classification do not supervise. *Property inspections are required in all weather conditions.
POSITION DUTIES
Strong Mathematical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel would be used to perform the duties of this position listed below:
Learns to inspect real property to determine the appraisal value. Property inspections are required in all weather conditions.
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, Business, or Real Estate.
Appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property.
Appraiser License.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources, 300 W. Preston St., Room 511, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources at 410-767-1140, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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