ASSESSOR I, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

About the role

The Real Property Valuation Division participates in all appeals court proceedings where assessment questions are involved. Assessments are certified by the Department to local governments where they are converted into property tax bills by applying the appropriate property tax rates. An assessment is based on an appraisal of the fair market value of the property.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and handle appeal hearings at the supervisor, Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (PTAAB), and Maryland Tax Court levels to defend the Department's estimate of value, following local office and agency procedures.
• Analyze existing market data and apply 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 Assessment Procedures Manual.
• Perform physical and/or digital inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential real property, and record technical property and market information to update and maintain departmental records.
• Update and edit assessment records in the Automated Assessment Valuation System (MVS) to accurately reflect changes observed during inspections, following local office and agency guidelines.
• Record and value new commercial, industrial, and residential real property 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.
• Provide and explain assessment-related information in response to inquiries from the general public regarding assessments, valuation techniques, local departmental policies, and legal mandates.
• Perform other duties as required to ensure efficient office operation.

Requirements

• Seven 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 completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers Courses 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of 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 and three years of experience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Code for the required experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently under moderate supervision, demonstrating the initiative to efficiently manage time, meet reassessment deadlines, and conduct field inspections across varied environments.
• Strong capability to analyze complex market data and critically evaluate commercial income and expense statements to develop accurate capitalization rates and determine fair market values.
• Prior experience utilizing the Automated Assessment Valuation System (AAVS) or similar Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software.
• Prior experience utilizing critical thinking to prepare documentation for, and successfully defend property valuations at, formal appeal hearings.
• Prior experience specifically estimating the value of commercial and industrial real property.

Skills

• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with appraisal techniques.
• Knowledge of market data analysis.
• Proficiency in computer-assisted mass appraisal systems.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Family-Friendly Policies.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage.
• Retirement & Pension.
• Financial Wellness.
• Work-Life Balance.
• Student Loan Assistance.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.