Assessor , Property

Overview

This is a position-specific recruitment for the Cecil County Assessments and Taxation Office. The resulting eligible list will be used solely to fill vacancies at this location. Individuals interested in future openings in the Assessor I, Real Property classification must reapply when new recruitments are posted. If you have applied or been interviewed for this position within the past six months, you do not need to reapply.

• GRADE
  : 14
• Location of Position
  :
  Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation, Cecil County Assessment Office, 170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921

An Assessor I, Real Property is the entry level position for real property assessments. Employees learn to appraise residential real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Property inspections are required in all weather conditions.

• Inspects residential real property and records technical details of property to update and maintain departmental property records following established guidelines as defined in the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
• Prepares and conducts 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 procedures described in the Maryland Assessment Procedures Manual.
• Records technical data into the Assessment Administrator & Valuation System (AAVS) to maintain and update departmental property records in accordance with Departmental procedures.
• Analyzes existing market data and applies standard appraisal techniques to determine the value of land or buildings in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland Tax Property Article and the Maryland Assessments Procedures Manual.
• Interviews property owners by telephone and in person to gather and verify assessment related information following established procedures.

• Experience:
  
  Four years of appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property.
• Note:
  
  Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

• Relevant coursework you have taken in Math, Engineering, Business or Real Estate
• Appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property
• Possession of a Real Estate Sales License, Real Estate Broker License, or Appraiser License

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.

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.

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.

State of Maryland Benefits

Health Benefits:

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance

Retirement:
Pension and Supplemental Retirement Plans

Leave:

Local Mass Transit Benefits

The online application process is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:
Department of Assessments and Taxation, Human Resources Examination Services Unit, 700 East Pratt Street, Suite 2300, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

Or email annethea.hudnell
1. Voice

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have…