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

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$85,660.00 - $136,935.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$85,660.00 Annually

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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: This position requires a valid Certified General Appraiser credential in Maryland, which must be in good standing, along with a bachelor's degree. The successful candidate should have strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving 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 under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

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

Financial Disclosure 

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore 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. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER