Job Description

Chief Real Estate Appraiser, Operations Officer IV (NCS) - Department of Finance

Position: Chief Real Estate Appraiser, Operations Officer IV (NCS) - Department of Finance.

Location: City of Baltimore.

Salary

Salary Range: $85,660.00 - $136,935.00 Annually

Starting Pay: $85,660.00 Annually

Job Summary

The Baltimore City Department of Finance is looking for a motivated Chief Real Estate Appraiser with strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent computational, organizational, and analytical abilities. This candidate should be capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Responsibilities include reviewing appraisals submitted to the City of Baltimore, creating appraisal reports, and assessing potential sources of additional revenue for the City government. The ideal candidate must be able to read and interpret complex property tax documents. This position will be part of the Fiscal Integrity Office within the Department of Finance.

Essential Functions

• Review appraisals submitted to the City of Baltimore.
• Create appraisal reports.
• Assist with Real Property Assessment Appeals.
• Assess potential sources of additional revenue for the City of Baltimore.
• Independently review tax credit applications for accuracy and compliance with program guidelines.
• Conduct thorough data analysis.
• Effectively communicate with applicants, program managers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Consistently apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Valid Certified General Appraiser credential in Maryland, in good standing, along with a bachelors degree.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial drivers license or equivalent, eligible to obtain a Baltimore City drivers permit. Provisional drivers license or learner permits are not acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and peers.

Additional Information

Background Check: Eligible candidates must complete a Criminal Background Check and/or fingerprint authorization.

Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Financial Disclosure: The position requires completion of a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly.

Get to Know Us

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Management; Government Administration

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