Supervisor of Assessments, Frederick County

Frederick County Government; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks a Supervisor of Assessments in the Frederick County Assessment Office to oversee property valuation, staff supervision, and day-to-day operations. The role ensures accurate reassessments, strong customer service, and compliance with statewide standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in management or real property valuation, with preferred experience supervising assessment teams and knowledge of Maryland tax laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in a responsible management position or in real property valuation.
• Experience supervising teams in a real property assessment or appraisal environment.
• Certification or coursework in real estate appraisal recommended.
• Experience using property assessment systems.
• Knowledge of Maryland property tax laws, assessment procedures, or appeal processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure state laws and regulations governing the Department are administered and enforced by following established procedures and performing and assigning tasks as required.
• Provide oversight to the duties and functions within the office so that all work and assignments are completed to meet the established standards.
• Ensure sales are entered correctly into the AAVS system and reviewed for proper coding.
• Organize an orderly workflow to allow for timely reassessment of properties by following guidelines and effectively managing staff.
• Review and approve various reassessment reports to ensure established standards of uniformity.
• Review and approve annual reassessments to ensure final valuations adhere to ratio and statistical standards set by State Supervisor.
• Handle Human Resources issues including performance evaluations, hiring, promotions, leave use, and grievances by following established procedures and performing and assigning tasks as required.
• Implement Human Resources legislation, state directives, and procedures by communicating with staff to be administered in a clear and uniform manner.
• Ensure the New Construction is scheduled, monitored, and reviewed for efficient and accurate completion; track and code new construction permits within the AAVS system.
• Ensure all appeals are scheduled, monitored, reviewed, and completed according to guidelines set by State Supervisor.
• Work with local government agencies to create efficiencies and resolve mutual problems by communicating with Finance, Parks and Planning, Permits and Zoning, Environmental Protection, Health, Housing and Community Development; respond to information requests from various officials to ensure timely and accurate information.
• Requests may involve statistical data relating to assessable base, account information, policies, procedures, and assessment law.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public on technical issues relating to property valuation and legal topics by direct communication and task allocation.
• Attend public meetings as needed representing the Department and speaking on assessment topics.
• Ensure staff is properly trained to aid in succession planning.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Real estate assessment principles

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Public service orientation

Judgment and decision making

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years’ experience in management or real property valuation

Tools

AAVS system

Job description

The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is a statewide agency responsible for ensuring accurate property assessments, maintaining business records, and administering key property tax credit programs. The Department supports Maryland’s counties and municipalities by certifying property values used for local tax billing and by providing accessible services to residents and businesses. SDAT’s core functions include statewide real property valuation, corporate and business services, and oversight of major tax credit programs for homeowners and renters.

This managerial position operates within the State of Maryland’s Frederick County Assessment Office, located at 5310 Spectrum Drive in Frederick. The role carries full responsibility for overseeing the operations of the local assessment office, including the valuation of real property, the supervision of professional and clerical staff, and the day-to-day management of office functions. The Frederick office conducts property assessments and cyclical reassessments, provides customer service and support to property owners, assists with assessment inquiries and appeals, and communicates certified property values to local government partners. Serving as the primary point of contact for residents and businesses, the office ensures assessment work is completed accurately, consistently, and in alignment with statewide standards.

This position is a mission essential / mission critical classification. The appointing authority for this position is the Department of Assessments and Taxation. The Supervisor of Assessments may be removed for cause in accordance with the standards of the Department of Budget and Management.

This is a State of Maryland position located in Frederick County, and Frederick County Government assists with recruitment in accordance with Section 2-105 of the Tax-Property Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation selects from a County-submitted list of five (5) qualified candidates. The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation is the employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions.

• Ensures that State laws and regulations governing the Department are administered and enforced by following established procedures and performing and assigning tasks as required.
• Provides oversight to the duties and functions within the office so that all work and assignments are completed to meet the established.
• Ensures sales are entered correctly into AAVS system and reviewed for proper coding.
• Organizes an orderly workflow to allow for the timely reassessment of properties by following guidelines and effectively managing staff.
• Reviews and approves various reassessment reports to ensure established standards of uniformity.
• Reviews and approves annual reassessments to ensure final valuations accurately adhere to ratio and statistical standards set by State Supervisor.
• Handles Human Resources issues including performance evaluations, hiring, promotions, leave use, and grievances by following established procedures and performing and assigning tasks as required.
• Implements Human Resources legislation, state directives, and procedures by communicating with staff in order to be administered in a clear and uniform manner.
• Ensures the New Construction is scheduled, monitored, and reviewed for efficient and accurate completion. To include administering the tracking and coding of new construction permits within AAVS system according to the guidelines set by State Supervisor
• Ensures all appeals are scheduled, monitored, reviewed, and completed according to the guidelines set by State Supervisor
• Works with local government agencies to create efficiencies and resolve mutual problems by communicating with departments such as Finance, Park and Planning, Permits and Zoning, Environmental Protection, Health, Housing and Community Development. Respond to requests for information from Director’s Office, news media, State Legislators, County Executives, County Elected Officials and other various agencies to ensure that information is provided in a timely and accurate manner
• Requests may involve statistical data relating to the assessable base, account information, policies, procedures, and assessment law.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public that may involve more technical issues relating to property valuation and various legal topics by direct communication and task allocation
• Attends public meetings as needed by representing the Department and speaking on topics that relate to the assessment process
• Ensures staff is properly trained on various aspects of the job which aid in the establishing of a succession plan
• Perform other related duties as required

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University

Experience: Two years of experience in a responsible management position or in real property valuation.

NOTE:

• Additional experience in a responsible management position or in real property valuation may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of real estate assessment and appraisal principles, methods, and regulations
• Familiarity with property valuation processes, market factors, and applicable laws or standards
• Ability to manage teams, coordinate work, and make sound operational decisions
• Skill in analyzing property data, applying appraisal techniques, and preparing accurate assessments
• Strong communication skills to explain decisions and interact effectively with staff, property owners, and the public
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees
• Ability to apply professional judgment to complex assessments or appraisal situations
• Ability to uphold public service values by acting with fairness, transparency, and responsiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in a real property assessment or appraisal environment
• Certification or coursework in real estate appraisal (for example, Appraisal Foundation courses, IAAO coursework, or equivalent)
• Experience using property assessment systems
• Experience reviewing valuation data, market trends, or appraisal reports
• Knowledge of Maryland property tax laws, assessment procedures, or appeal processes

The Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation follows Department of Budget and Management (DBM) classification guidelines for placing employees into appropriate salary ranges, including appointed positions. Grade 23 - Management Service.

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