Chief Real Estate Appraiser, Operations Officer IV

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 apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Independently review tax credit applications for accuracy and compliance with program guidelines.
• Consistently apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

AND

Experience: This position requires a valid Certified General Appraiser credential in Maryland, which must be in good standing, a bachelor's degree, and six years of experience in real estate appraisal. The successful candidate should have strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.

Knowledge, Skills, and 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 screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory 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 accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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