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Position Information

Functional TitleProperty Assessments Aide

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryFinance/Accounting

GradeUO.07

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Requisition Number26-0046

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameRevenue

Reports toSection Manager, Property Assessments

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Hybrid – 3 days in office and 2 days Telework

8:00am – 5:00pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheProperty Assessments Aide performs introductory level technical and administrative duties in connection with the levying of front foot benefit charge ( FBBC ) in accordance with Maryland Law and property assessment procedures and performs related work including special project as required.

Essential Functions

+ Maintains assessment account ledger for bi-weekly balancing of all new and revised property transactions

+ Provides research information from multiple data systems ( AIS , e-permitting, C2M) in support of Section activities.

+ Investigates AIS , e-permitting, C2M database to verify and research information

+ Prepares and examines data processing transactions regarding property transfers, splits, subdivisions or service charge changes

+ Preserves database integrity, making modifications to records directly affecting FFBC revenue including analyzing data from Montgomery, Prince George’s and Maryland State Tax Assessor systems

+ Compiles FFBC data appearing on customer real property tax bills annually

+ Validates processing by comparing and researching documents pertaining to property and benefit charge transactions

+ Accumulates and examines construction plans, plats, bid tabs, and authorizations for creating new assessment contract files

+ Evaluates property data from counties to ensure ownership, usage and recordation information is available for reclassification by Analysts

+ Maintains assessment charge exception listings

+ Balances database bi-weekly transactions utilizing accounting computations

+ Examines recorded plat 200-foot sheets, county transfer records, county assessment records and other documentation to ascertain and verify information

+ Computes and furnishes redemption figures for FFBC and House Connection charges to settlement attorneys and general public

+ Utilizes the corporate database and other research options to handle customer inquiries and greet office visitors when required

+ Abstracts deeds from county land records and searches ownership information when needed

+ Types and edits correspondence, memoranda, reports and other assessment documents

+ Receives and evaluates incoming mail and maintains routine alphabetical and/or chronological files and records

+ Compiles and records statistics for monthly reports

Other Functions

+ As instructed, applies deeded footage or other formula to calculate amortized costs to be assessed against benefiting property owners

+ Distributes principal and interest and disclosure statements upon requests

+ Performs special projects and other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in standard office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Good knowledge of the assessments information system and its universal data processing procedures

+ Basic knowledge of corporate database systems (e-permitting and C2M) and its effect on assessment information

+ Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and Commission Web applications GIS , e-permitting, and e-plan etc.

+ Detail knowledge of policies and procedures concerning property information and benefit rates

+ Good mathematical ability specifically in the areas of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing

+ Ability to utilize mainframe systems with data management in comparing, validating and correcting input/output documents relating to property and benefit charges as recorded

+ Ability to work independently following moderate to complex verbal and written instructions

+ Ability to communicate with technical employees, county officials and the general public in a courteous and informative manner

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ 3+ years of clerical experience in the areas of fees, charges and property information processing

Additional Requirements

Additional experience is preferred.

Preferences

1+ year of college level computer, bookkeeping, accounting or business software courses

Salary$28.22 - $47.98

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date10/06/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Letter of Recommendation 1

+ Letter of Recommendation 2