ASSESSMENTS OFFICE MANAGER ASSISTANT B
Recruitment #26-000904-0003
| Department | DAT Real Property Valuation |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 8/5/2026 12:00:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 8/19/2026 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $52,354.00 - $82,572.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Shernikia Dennis |
| Work Location |
Worcester
|
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Assessments and
Taxation (SDAT) is seeking qualified external applicants for the position of Assessments
Office Manager Assistant B. This opportunity is ideal for an
experienced administrative professional with a background in processing
property assessment records and forms who is ready to advance into a
supervisory role in public service.
The
selected candidate will assist with overseeing clerical operations, supervising
and evaluating staff, coordinating workloads, reviewing production reports,
improving administrative procedures, and responding to inquiries from property
owners, government officials, other agencies, and the public.
We are looking for a
dependable, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership,
organizational, customer-service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this announcement to
be considered.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
SDAT-Worcester County Assessments Office
1 West Market Street, Rm 1202
Snow Hill, MD 21863
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
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.
Evaluates subordinate employees to assess work quality by
regularly monitoring work performance.
Assists the Office Manager in the development and
implementation of clerical office policy and procedures to improve clerical
office operations.
Trains and instructs subordinates staff on the job duties
and office procedures to follow, to insure compliance with departmental
procedures and state regulations.
Preforms others duties as may be required and assigned..
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
The ideal candidate should possess one or more of the
following:
1. Experience preparing reports, correspondence, recommendations, or
other professional documents.
2. Experience using databases, electronic records-management systems,
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar software.
3. Strong organizational, leadership, customer-service, written
communication, and problem-solving skills.
4. Experience reviewing staff production reports, monitoring workloads,
establishing performance goals, and recommending operational improvements.
5. Experience responding to inquiries from government officials, other
agencies, property owners, and the general public.
6. Experience supervising, training, assigning work to, or evaluating
clerical or administrative staff.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Must be willing to work in Worcester 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
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10 to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year (depending on seniority), 15 days of sick leave, 6 personal days, and 11 paid state holidays.
Family-Friendly Policies: Eligible employees receive paid family and medica leave to care for a child within six months of birth or adoption.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
Retirement & Pension: Secure your future with the State's defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years) and optional supplemental retirement savings plans.
Financial Wellness: Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent daycare costs.
Work-Life Balance: Many positions offer flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities.
Student Loan Assistance: State employees may be eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and the Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.
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:
State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Office of Human Resources,
700 E. Pratt, 2nd Floor, Suite 2700
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Paper application materials must be received by 5pm in our office on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at 410-767-1137, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 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.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
| Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
| 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. |



