ASSESSOR SUPERVISOR, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Commercial Manager

Grade: STD0019 | Location: State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Anne Arundel County, 45 Calvert Street, 3rd Floor, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

About the role

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is seeking a highly qualified, knowledgeable, and motivated professional to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of commercial and industrial assessors. The position ensures accurate, equitable, and timely valuation of commercial and industrial real property for tax assessment purposes. Responsibilities include overseeing reassessments, property inspections, sales reviews, new construction valuations, assessment appeals, and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) database functions, as well as providing technical guidance, training, and mentoring to staff.

Main Purpose of Job

Supervise and train a team of commercial assessors in a local assessment office. Monitor, review, and approve the work of the team; complete property inspections and data entry for valuation changes; conduct appeal hearings; perform sales analyses to develop land rates; generate and review database reports, edits, and errors; and assist the Supervisor of Assessment and Assistant Supervisor in their duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor commercial reassessment assignments for timely completion; review and approve reassessment work logs and work samples.
• Conduct inspections and process changes for accounts within reassessment assignments.
• Coordinate, monitor, review, and complete reassessment sales analyses to establish land rates, cap rates, and Pro Forma.
• Ensure commercial and exempt properties are valued uniformly at fair market value and meet department ratio requirements and deadlines.
• Generate and review database reassessment errors, edits, and reports.
• Coordinate, monitor, and conduct commercial appeals; evaluate and approve first-level appeal recommendations.
• Conduct, review, and assist staff with PTAAB and Maryland Tax Court case and appraisal preparation; complete appeal hearings per department requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate and monitor commercial new construction inspection cycles for timely permit processing; track and code permits in the database.
• Review and approve completed new construction work logs; conduct inspections and process changes for new construction, demolition, or change-in-use permits.
• Ensure valuation and completion of permits meet department requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate and complete review of database account edits, errors, and reports for the current tax year; update database tables with land rate changes.
• Complete DoIT forms as directed by management.
• Review property transfers for proper conveyance coding per department requirements and deadlines.
• Provide training, instruction, and feedback to commercial assessor staff on job duties and database valuation system use.
• Provide customer assistance on property valuations, credit programs, and special use assessments in compliance with department policies.
• Coordinate and monitor processing of plats and other out-of-cycle account changes; review, approve, and complete valuation of these changes.
• Administer HR responsibilities as assigned: approve timesheets, leave, and complete performance evaluations.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by management to meet department objectives.

Requirements

Experience: Eight years of experience, including six years of appraisal experience estimating the value of real property in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and two years of appraisal experience involving tax assessment valuation of commercial and industrial real property with completion of International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Courses 101, 102, and 300 (or equivalent courses approved by SDAT).

Substitutions:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four years of the required appraisal experience estimating real property value per USPAP.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer in tax examining classification or tax examining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group may substitute on a year-for-year basis for required experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles, concepts, methods, practices, terminology, theory, and techniques in real property assessment, including commercial valuation and mass appraisal methodologies.
• Experience assessing commercial real property for tax purposes within Maryland or a comparable jurisdiction, including applying state and local assessment laws, regulations, valuation procedures, conducting assessment appeals, and preparing and defending valuations before the assessment appeal board or tax court.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff, management, and customers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and/or Google Docs and Sheets, including preparing managerial reports, analyzing assessment data, tracking performance metrics, and supporting operational and supervisory decision-making.
• Working knowledge and experience using the AAVS program.

Special Requirements

• This recruitment is limited to current State Department of Assessments and Taxation employees only.
• Must be willing to work in the Anne Arundel County Assessments Office.
• Employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle must possess a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license.
• Daily use of a personal motor vehicle may be required; standard mileage allowance will be paid.
• Upon appointment, any real estate broker/sales license or insurance sales license must be placed in "Inactive" status.
• Employees are prohibited from participating in outside activities, including private appraisals in Maryland, that may be deemed a conflict of interest by the Director of SDAT.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 10–25 days annual leave per year (based on seniority), 15 days sick leave, 6 personal days, and 11 paid state holidays.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Paid family and medical leave for eligible employees to care for a child within six months of birth or adoption.
• Health Coverage: Affordable medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement & Pension: 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: Teleworking opportunities available for many positions.
• Student Loan Assistance: Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and Maryland Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit.

Selection Process

Candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year. All qualification information must be submitted by the closing date; late submissions will not be considered.

Examination Process

The assessment may consist of a rating of education, training, and experience related to the position requirements. Complete and accurate information on the application is essential; report all relevant experience and education.