assessor supervisor, real property

Introduction

This recruitment for Assessor Supervisor, Real Property will be used to fill vacancies in the�Howard County Assessments Offices.� If a candidate is within six months of meeting the minimum qualifications, they are eligible to apply for the position.�\r
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This recruitment is limited to current State Department of Assessments and Taxation employees only.\r

GRADE

18\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

State Department of Assessments and Taxation\r
Howard County Assessments Office�\r
3451 Court House Drive\r
Ellicott City, MD 21043\r
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Main Purpose of Job

The position's main responsibility is to supervise and train a team of residential Assessors 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.\r

POSITION DUTIES

The position's main responsibility is to generate and review database reports, edits, and errors from the AAVS database system. In addition they will provide supervision and train a team of residential Assessors 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. Complete sales analyses to develop land rates and neighborhood adjustment indexes used in the valuation of Real Property. Conduct appeal hearings. Provide assistance to the Supervisor of Assessment, Assistant Supervisor and/or Residential Assessor Manager in their various duties as another level of supervision.\r
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. �\r
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 so that they meet the requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines.\r
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.�\r
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.\r
Provide training, instruction, and feedback to residential Assessor staff on job duties and use of the database valuation system assigned by management to meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department; Provide customer assistance to inquiries related to property valuations, credit programs, and special use assessments in compliance with department policies. Complete of other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management in order to meet the department objectives.\r
Coordinate and monitor processing of residential plats and other out of cycle account changes assigned by management; Review, approve, and complete the processing and valuation of these changes by staff so that they meet requirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines.\r
Administer HR responsibilities as assigned by management which include the approval of timesheets, leave, and completion of performance evaluations.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Courses�101 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation. \r
Experience: Four years of professional appraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code. \r
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1.�Candidates may substitute additional appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property on a year-for-year basis�for the required education.\r
2. 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 and education.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to lead/supervise subordinate Assessors in the agencies mission and goals.\r
Working knowledge and experience using the AAVS program.\r

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Must be willing to work in Howard County.\r
Recruitment limited to current State Department of Assessments and Taxation employees only.�\r

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. \r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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. \r
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. \r
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. \r

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.\r

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.\r

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r
�Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance\r
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Retirement:�Pension�and�Supplemental Retirement Plans\r
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Leave:�\r
1. Personal - 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)\r
2. Annual - 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)\r
3. Sick - 15 days per year\r
4.�Parental Leave - up to 60 days per birth or adoption\r
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Local Mass Transit Benefits�\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:�\r
Sherry Dennis, Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division,�700 E. Pratt St., Room 2300, Baltimore, MD 21202.�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.\r
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For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�Department of Assessments and Taxation at ,�MD TTY Relay Service 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 or �\r
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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r
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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r
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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r
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