ASSESSOR I, REAL PROPERTY

Cecil County Assessment Office

District Court Multi-Service Center

170 East Main Street

Elkton, Maryland 21921

• Inspects residential real property and records technical details of property to update & maintain departmental property records following established guidelines as defined in the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
• Prepares & conducts appeal hearings at the Supervisor, Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board & MD Tax Court levels to defend the department's estimate of value following procedures described in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual.
• Records & technical data into the Assessment Administrator & Valuation System (AAVS) to maintain & update departmental property records in accordance with Departmental procedures.
• Analyzes existing market data & applies standard appraisal techniques to determine the value of land or buildings in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland Tax Property Article and the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
• Interviews property owners by telephone and in person to gather and verify assessment related information following established procedures.
• Determines current and base full cash values for residential new construction following established procedures using the AAVS and other property valuation tools.
• Inspects new residential construction and records technical details of property for the purpose of adding new improvements to the assessment following established procedures.
• Provides assessment related information to the general public to explain assessment valuation techniques, departmental and local office policies and legal mandates regarding property valuation.

• Practical background in real estate, property appraisals, construction types/methods, and statistical analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on advanced Excel functions) and the ability to confidently run and create database queries.
• Willingness and physical ability to work outdoors for site visits, combined with a working knowledge of Cecil County's geography, neighborhoods, and local landscape.
• Excellent active listening and customer service skills to effectively communicate with property owners, local officials, and the public.
• Highly dependable problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail and the time management skills necessary to balance independent field work with desk-based reporting.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND 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.