ASSESSMENTS ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR - Class A

To assist the Supervisor of Assessments with the total work program of the office including residential and commercial and the coordination of the clerical and assessor functions in order to complete the triennial assessment program in a timely and professional manner.

SDAT-Prince George's County Assessments Office

14735 Main Street, Suite 354B 

Upper Marlboro, MD

Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the management of the activities and assignments of the assessor field staff; Provides guidance ta staff on ethical and professional conduct and on procedures; disseminating the appropriate reading materials, conducting staff meetings and providing on the job training ta follow to insure compliance with COMAR regulations, departmental procedures and applicable State Laws governing assessments ta ensure the completion of property inspections and the annual workload. 

Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the development and implementation of local office policy and procedures, providing guidance to staff on ethical and professional conduct/procedures to ensure compliance with COMAR regulation, departmental procedures and State laws governing assessments. 

Analyzes existing market data and applies standard appraisal techniques to determine the value of land or buildings in accordance with Annotated Code of Maryland Tax Property Article and the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual for commercial and residential properties. 

Reviews and approves annual reassessments to assure final figures adhere to established standards of uniformity by following departmental guidelines and procedures. Operates Assessment Administrator & Valuation System (AAVS) to create and merge files. To cost, analyze, edit and report information reflecting accurate data. Reviews C & 1 BPRUC codes, identifying accounts to be mailed proper Income & Expense questionnaires. Interview property 

owners/representatives for C & 1 properties and records interview results in appropriate segment of remarks. 

Experience: 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 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.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the 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.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration and program specialty codes in the accounting and budget field of work on a year-for-year basis for 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.

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 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.

3. 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.

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.

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

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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§  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