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Introduction

The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Real Property Division, is seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join our team as an Assessor Manager within the Prince George's County Assessment Office. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced appraisal and assessment professionals who are passionate about public service, leadership, and ensuring fair and equitable property assessments throughout Maryland communities.\r\nThe Assessor Manager serves in a key leadership role responsible for supervising residential assessment operations, mentoring assessment staff, reviewing valuation data, conducting appeals, and ensuring compliance with established appraisal standards and assessment regulations. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced appraisal knowledge, analytical skills, and operational oversight in a collaborative and service-driven environment.\r\nWe are looking for candidates with strong experience in real property valuation, mass appraisal methodologies, residential assessment practices, and staff supervision. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and support departmental goals and deadlines.\r\nThis recruitment is open to external candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the classification. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position within the Prince George's County Assessment Office only. Applicants interested in future vacancies within this classification must submit a separate application for each recruitment.\r\nPrevious\r\napplicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.\r\n

GRADE

19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Assessments and Taxation\r\nPrince George's County Assessments Office\r\n14735 Main Street\r\nUpper Marlboro, MD 20772\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The position' s main responsibility is to supervise and train\r\na team of residential assessors and team leaders in a local assessment office.\r\nMonitor, review, and approve the work of their team of residential assessors.\r\nComplete property inspections and data entry of changes in the valuation of\r\nresidential property. Conduct appeal hearings. Complete sales analyses ta\r\ndevelop land rates and neighborhood adjustment indexes used in the valuation of\r\nReal Property. Generate and review database reports, edits, and errors. Provide\r\nassistance ta the Supervisor of Assessment, Assistant Supervisor and/or\r\nResidential Assessor Manager in their various duties as another level of\r\nsupervision.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Coordinate\r\nand monitor residential reassessment assignment for timely completion; Review\r\nand approve reassessment work logs and work samples completed by staff; Conduct\r\ninspections and process changes for accounts within the reassessment\r\nassignment; Coordinate, monitor, review, and complete reassessment sales\r\nanalyses to establish land rates and neighborhood adjustment indexes within\r\nassignment; Ensure the reassessment of residential, exempt, and agricultural\r\nproperties are valued uniformly at fair market value and ratios meet the\r\nrequirements and objectives of the Department within the required deadlines;\r\nGenerate and review database reassessment error, edits, and reports as directed\r\nby management.\r\n\r\nCoordinate, monitor, and conduct residential appeals\r\nassigned by management; Evaluate and approve 1st level appeal recommendations\r\nmade by staff; Conduct, review, and assist staff in their PTAAB and MD Tax\r\nCourt case and appraisal preparation; Appeal hearings at various levels are ta\r\nbe completed as that they meet the requirements and objectives of the\r\nDepartment within required deadlines.\r\n\r\nCoordinate and monitor residential new construction\r\ninspection cycles for timely permit processing assigned by management; Track\r\nand code permits scheduled for new construction within database; Review and\r\napprove completed new construction and work logs submitted by staff; Conduct\r\ninspections and process changes on residential new construction, demolition, or\r\nchange in use permits; Ensure the valuation and completion of permits meet the\r\nrequirements and objectives of the Department within required deadlines.\r\n\r\nCoordinate and complete the review of database account\r\nedits, errors, and reports for the current tax year database as assigned by\r\nmanagement to meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within\r\nthe required deadlines; Update database tables with neighborhood adjustment\r\nindex and land rate changes accurately; Complete necessary DoIT forms as\r\ndirected by management; Review property transfers for proper conveyance coding\r\nso that they meet the requirements and objectives set by the Department within\r\nrequired deadlines.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Nine years of experience, four years of appraisal\r\nexperience estimating the value of real property performed in accordance with\r\nthe provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice\r\nCode, and five years of appraisal experience involving the valuation of real\r\nproperty and completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers\r\nCourse 101, 102 and 300 or equivalent courses approved by the Department of\r\nAssessments and Taxation.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree\r\nfrom an accredited college or university, for the four years of the required\r\nappraisal experience estimating the value of real property performed in\r\naccordance with the provisions of the Uniform Standards of Professional\r\nAppraisal Practice Code.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service\r\nexperience as a commissioned officer in tax examining classification or tax\r\nexamining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred\r\nQualifications - Assessor Manager (003031)\r\n\r\nDemonstrated knowledge of accepted principles, concepts,\r\nmethods, practices, terminology, theory, and techniques in the assessment and\r\nappraisal of real property, including residential valuation and mass appraisal\r\nmethodologies.\r\n\r\nExperience assessing residential real property for tax\r\npurposes within Maryland or a comparable jurisdiction, including application of\r\nstate and local assessment laws, regulations, and valuation procedures.\r\n\r\nStrong verbal and written communication, interpersonal,\r\nanalytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain effective\r\nprofessional relationships with staff, management, and customers.\r\n\r\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and/or\r\nGoogle Docs and Sheets, including preparing managerial reports, analyzing\r\nassessment data, tracking performance metrics, and supporting operational and\r\nsupervisory decision-making. Working knowledge and experience using the AAVS\r\nprogram\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

\r\nMust be willing to work in\r\nthe Prince George's County Assessments Office.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned\r\nduties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such\r\nduties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in\r\nthe State of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification may be required to have daily\r\nuse of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage\r\nallowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.\r\n2. Upon appointment to positions, employees in this classification\r\nthat possess a real estate broker or sales license, or a license to sell\r\ninsurance, will be required to put the license in an 'Inactive'\r\nstatus.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees in this classification are prohibited from\r\nparticipating in any outside activity, including private appraisals, which may\r\nbe deemed a conflict of interest by the Director of the Department of\r\nAssessments and Taxation.\r\n

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.\r\n

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.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\nPersonal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\nAnnual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\nSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year\r\nParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child\r\nHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\nPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n

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 SDAT, Human Recourses Department, 700 East. Pratt Street. Suite 2300, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please email shernikia.dennis1@maryland.gov.\r\nIf 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.\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n