ASSESSOR I, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

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Department of Assessments for Anne Arundel County

Attman - Glazer Building

45 Calvert Street, 3rd Floor

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

To appraise commercial and industrial real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes.

• 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 inquires from the general public regarding assessments, valuation techniques, departmental local policies and legal mandates.  

Education: 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.

Experience: Three 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.

Note: Additional appraisal experience involving the valuation of Real property may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

* Experience working with computers and different software including Microsoft office and entering data into a data base system for the use in appraisal of residential and/or commercial property..

* Experience dealing with the public via telephone and in person

* Experience in the valuation of commercial and industrial properties

* Relevant coursework. i.e. Income Approach to Value; Mass Appraisal; Real Estate; Business; Mathematics, etc..

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, persons possessing a real estate broker or sales license, or a license to sell insurance, will be required to put same in an “inactive” status.

3. Employees 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. 

The examination will  consist of a rating of your education, training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  The supplemental questions will be used as part of the rating process.   

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and resume to: Department of Assessment and Taxation Attn: Human Resources Department, Room 511, 300 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 410-767-1140.

APPLCATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

 Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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