ASSESSOR MANAGER, REAL PROPERTY

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

State retirement plan

Job summary

Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) seeks an Assessor Manager to supervise a team of residential assessors in Prince George's County. The role includes inspections, data entry, and reviewing valuation changes to ensure fair market values and timely completion of assessments.

The position requires extensive appraisal experience, IAAO coursework, and strong leadership in a county office. State government benefits apply and the job location is Upper Marlboro, MD.

Qualifications

• Nine years of appraisal experience estimating real property value and five years in tax assessment valuation.
• IAAO Course 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent approved by the Department.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of appraisal experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train residential assessors and team leaders in a local office.
• Monitor, review, and approve work of staff; conduct inspections and data entry.
• Perform sales analyses to develop land rates and neighborhood adjustments.
• Generate and review reassessment reports and edits; assist supervisors as needed.
• Coordinate reassessment assignments, appeals, and new construction reviews.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Property valuation knowledge

MD tax laws understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree (substitution allowed)

IAAO Courses 101, 102, 300 or equivalent

Tools

AAVS program

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Real Property Division, Prince George’s County Assessment Office, is conducting an internal recruitment to establish an eligible list for the position of Assessor Manager, Real Property. This recruitment is open exclusively to current SDAT employees. The resulting eligible list will be used solely to fill the current vacancy within the Prince George’s County Assessment Office.

Grade

STD0019

Location of Position

Department of Assessments and Taxation

Prince George's County Assessments Office

14735 Main Street

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Main Purpose of Job

The position's main responsibility is to supervise and train a team of residential assessors and team leaders in a local assessment office. Monitor, review, and approve the work of their team of residential assessors. Complete property inspections and data entry of changes in the valuation of residential property. Conduct appeal hearings. Complete sales analyses to develop land rates and neighborhood adjustment indexes used in the valuation of Real Property. Generate and review database reports, edits, and errors. Provide assistance to the Supervisor of Assessment, Assistant Supervisor and/or Residential Assessor Manager in their various duties as another level of supervision.

Position Duties

Coordinate and monitor residential reassessment assignment for timely completion; Review and approve reassessment work logs and work samples completed by staff; Conduct inspections and process changes for accounts within the reassessment assignment; Coordinate, monitor, review, and complete reassessment sales analyses to establish land rates and neighborhood adjustment indexes within assignment; Ensure the reassessment of residential, exempt, and agricultural properties are valued uniformly at fair market value and ratios meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within the required deadlines; Generate and review database reassessment error, edits, and reports as directed by management.

Coordinate, monitor, and conduct residential appeals assigned by management; Evaluate and approve 1st level appeal recommendations made by staff; Conduct, review, and assist staff in their PTAAB and MD Tax Court case and appraisal preparation; Appeal hearings at various levels are to be completed as that they meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines.

Coordinate and monitor residential new construction inspection cycles for timely permit processing assigned by management; Track and code permits scheduled for new construction within database; Review and approve completed new construction and work logs submitted by staff; Conduct inspections and process changes on residential new construction, demolition, or change in use permits; Ensure the valuation and completion of permits meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines.

Coordinate and complete the review of database account edits, errors, and reports for the current tax year database as assigned by management to meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within the required deadlines; Update database tables with neighborhood adjustment index and land rate changes accurately; Complete necessary DoIT forms as directed by management; Review property transfers for proper conveyance coding so that they meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within required deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Nine years of experience, four 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 five years of appraisal experience involving the tax assessment valuation of real property and completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Course 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, for the four years of the required appraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code.
• 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 Qualifications

Two years of supervisory experience.

Experience in the valuation of residential/commercial and industrial properties and the assessment appeals process.

Working knowledge and experience using the AAVS program.

Understanding of real property tax laws in Maryland and IAAO standards.

Limitations on Selection

Must be willing to work in the Prince George's County Assessments Office.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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.

Special Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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 medical 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.

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.