ASSESSMENTS OFFICE MANAGER C - #26-000052-0001 in Dorchester

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Dorchester County Assessments office only. Candidates interested in future positions for this classification will need to re-apply.

Grade: 13

Location: SDAT-Real Property Valuation for Dorchester County, 501 Court Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613

Main Purpose: Responsible for all clerical operations within the County Assessment Office subject to the supervision of the Supervisor of Assessments.

Position Duties:

• Interacts with the general public by phone to respond to technical issues related to the assessment process, property values and/or general office procedures.
• Delegates duties to subordinate employees and monitors workflow to ensure the timely and accurate completion of office assignments.
• Trains and instructs subordinate staff on the job duties and office procedures to follow, to ensure compliance with departmental procedures and state regulations.
• Evaluates subordinate employees to assess work quality by regularly monitoring work performance.
• Assists the Supervisor of Assessments in the development and implementation of clerical office policy and procedures to improve clerical office operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of clerical or technical experience in processing assessments records and forms.

Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience performing general clerical duties on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in financial administration and program classification or financial administration and program specialty codes in the accounting and budget field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of policies and practices commonly used in a local assessments office.
• Clerical or technical experience in processing property assessment records and forms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google platforms.

Limitations on Selection: Must be willing to work in Dorchester County.

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: 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.
• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

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 Resources 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. For questions regarding this recruitment, please email shernikia.dennis1@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-1251 or 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.