What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSESSOR I, REAL PROPERTY position at State of Maryland?
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Howard County Assessments Office
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Learns to inspect real property to determine the appraisal value. Property inspections are required in all weather conditions.
Learns to analyze existing market data and to apply standard appraisal procedures to determine the value of land or buildings.
Learns to prepare, present, and defend determinations of value at all levels of the appeal process.
Learns to determine the value of auxiliary items to the property, such as but not limited to: paving, underground utilities, outdoor lighting, and landscaping.
Learns to appraise and record costs relating to the physical condition of the property, and to the depreciation, and economic or functional obsolescence of real property.
Learns to record technical details of the property which may affect costs, such as but not limited to: size of the building; specifications, grade and quality of construction materials; type, grade and quality of building facilities, mechanical equipment, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical systems, and other structural components.
Learns to determine building cost estimates based on analysis of building construction costs reported by contractors or property owners.
Learns to review land records to determine legal title to the property.
Learns to record and plot deed descriptions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant coursework in Math, Engineering, Business, or Real Estate.
Appraisal experience involving the valuation of real property.
A license in one of the following: Real Estate Sales License, Real Estate Broker License, or Appraiser License.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Must be willing to work in Howard County.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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.
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.
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.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division, 300 W. Preston St., Room 511, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division at 410-767-1140, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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.
