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ASSESSMENTS OFFICE MANAGER ASSISTANT B

Recruitment #24-000904-0001

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Introduction

This is a Position Specific recruitment for Howard County Assessments & Taxation Office only. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill positions at the above locations only. 

Recruitment is limited to current State Department of Assessments and Taxation employees only. 

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Assessments and Taxation
Howard County Assessments Office
3451 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Main Purpose of Job

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

POSITION DUTIES

Interacts with the general pubic 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. 
Creates, schedules, data enters and maintains appeals dockets for Supervisor, PTAAB & MTC Appeals 
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 subordinate staff on the job duties and office procedures to follow, to insure compliance with ·departmental procedures and state regulations. 
Performs other duties as assigned. 
This position is a mission essential/mission critical classification. 

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

DESIRED OR PREFERRED
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include a 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.
Recruitment limited to current State Department of Assessments and Taxation employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

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

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: Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division, 300 W. Preston St., Room 511, Baltimore, MD 21201. 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.





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