ASSESSOR I, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

17

MD State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Baltimore County Assessments Office

The primary purpose of the Assessor I, Commercial & Industrial position is to estimate the fair market value of commercial and industrial real property for property tax assessment purposes. This is done in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and State laws to ensure that property assessments are accurate, uniform, and equitable.

Receives on the job training in the inspection of commercial and industrial real property and records technical details of property and market information to update and maintain departmental property records. Responsible for AAVS conversions, up-loads, and file maintenance of commercial properties in various jurisdictions throughout the state.

 

Receives on the job training in the updating and editing assessment records in AAVS system in order to notate changes observed during physical inspection of properties following local office and agency guidelines as defined in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual & office procedures. 

 

Receives on the job training in the recording and valuing of new commercial/industrial real property that is not a part of a reassessment review by following established procedures, using AAVS and other property valuation tools, as outlined in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual and according to the Tax Property Article. Receives on the job training in the analysis of existing market, cost and income data and applies standard appraisal and AAVS methods to value land and/or improvements in accordance with current local office and agency procedures, as described in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual. 

 

Receives on the job training in the preparation and handling of appeal hearings at the supervisor, Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board and the Maryland Tax Court levels to defend the Department’s estimate of value following local office and agency procedures. 

 

Receives on the job training in the providing of and explanation of assessment related information in response to inquiries from the general public regarding assessments, valuation techniques, departmental local policies and legal mandates. 

 

Performs other duties as may be required to insure efficient office operation. 

This position is mission essential/mission critical classification.

Experience: Seven 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 completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Courses 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, completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Courses 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation and three years of experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred

 

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

 

Completion of advanced International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) courses beyond the required 101, 102, and 300.

 

Five or more years of direct experience appraising complex commercial or industrial properties in accordance with USPAP.

 

Demonstrated experience preparing appraisal reports for use in appeals, hearings, or court testimony.

 

Proficiency in appraisal tools such as Marshall & Swift, CoStar, CAMA systems, and GIS applications.

 

Strong analytical skills in income, cost, and sales comparison approaches to value.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:  STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• 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. 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: 

Sherry Dennis Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division, 700 East Pratt St., 2nd FL, Suite 2700, Baltimore, MD 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 410-767-5898, 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.

 

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.