ASSESSOR I, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Prince George's County Assessments Office only. Candidates interested in future positions for this classification will need to re-apply. This recruitment will be used for all future vacancies.

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Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation

To appraise commercial and industrial real property at fair market value for use in the calculation of real property taxes. Property inspections are required in all weather conditions.

Inspects commercial and industrial property to determine the appraisal value;

Analyzes sales papers, existing market data, and applies appraisal procedures in order to determine the value of land or buildings;

Prepares, presents and defends determination of commercial value at all levels of the appeal process;

Determines costs to be added or eliminated, such as, but not limited to: taxes, insurance, maintenance, rental income and management costs;

Reviews financial reports, profit and loss statements, tax returns and other cost data in order to adjust appraisal values;

Consults with the Assessor Manager, Real Property or other administrators and specialists to determine assessment methods and procedures and to elicit evaluation opinions;

Contacts owners of property, corporate tax representatives, attorneys and accountants to obtain access to property, to gather data for the appraisal or to review the findings of the assessment.

Experience: 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.

Notes:

1. 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.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the valuation of real property and/or commercial and industrial properties.

Relevant coursework (i.e., Income Approach to valuation; Mass Appraisal; Real Estate; Business; Mathematics etc.).

Experience working with computers and different software, including Microsoft Office, and entering data into a database system for use in the appraisal of residential and/or commercial property.  

Expereince dealing with the public via telephone and in person.

Must be willing to work in Prince George's County.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 

1. Personal - 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)

2. Annual - 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)

3. Sick - 15 days per year

4. Parental Leave - up to 60 days per birth or adoption

 

Local Mass Transit Benefits 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: 

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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at 410-767-5898, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.