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ASSESSMENTS OFFICE MANAGER ASSISTANT B

Recruitment #26-000904-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Assessments Office Manager Assistant B. This position plays a critical role in supporting daily office operations within a local Assessment Office, providing administrative guidance, coordinating workflow, and ensuring exceptional customer service to Maryland residents, businesses, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in public service who are looking to advance their professional career within the State of Maryland

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

SDAT-Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation

Howard County Assessments Office

3451 Court House Drive

Ellicott City, MD 21043

POSITION DUTIES

Responsible for assisting the Assessments Office Manager in all clerical operations within the County Assessment Office.

  • Interacts with the general public, both in person and by phone to respond to technical issues related to the assessment process, property values and/or general office procedures.
  • Delegates duties to subordinate employees and monitors workflow to insure the timely and accurate completion of office assignments.
  • Trains and instructs subordinate staff on the job duties and office procedures to follow, to insure compliance with departmental procedures and state regulations.
  • Evaluates subordinate employees to assess work quality by regularly monitoring work performance.
  • Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the development and implementation of clerical office policy and procedures to improve clerical office operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of clerical or technical experience in processing property assessment records and forms.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience performing general clerical duties on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education.

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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • Knowledge of policies and practices used in a local assessments office.
  • Clerical or technical experience in processing property assessments records and forms.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills; § Excellent organizational/time management skills;
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google platforms.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be willing to work in Howard County Assessments Office.

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

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

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 SDAT, Human Recourses Department, 700 East. Pratt Street. Suite 2300, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please email shernikia.dennis1@maryland.gov.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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