Valuation Officer - District 3 - Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook County Board of Review (CCBOR) is a quasi-judicial agency that reviews and hears property tax appeals. The Valuation Officer (VO) serves in a managerial capacity, making complex analytical decisions to ensure the fair and uniform assessment of appealed properties in Cook County, applying appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and other guidelines.

This position must have the ability to discuss, explain, and support CCBOR’s determinations on various appeals and has discretionary authority to make valuation determinations and binding recommendations on behalf of the Commissioner represented. The VO represents the Commissioner in hearings and will collaborate with the First Assistant Commissioner and the commercial team in planning and developing methodologies for review scheduling in a uniform and timely manner to meet assessment deadlines.
 

KEY RESPOSIBILITIES & DUTIES

•    Exercise independent judgment in evaluating complex valuation issues, including precedent-setting and high-impact appeals.
•    Research and use information submitted on behalf of the taxpayer and data collected from CoStar, other data platforms, CCBOR systems and databases, and other technology to make valuation and assessment decisions.
•    Review complex appraisals and other documentary evidence submitted by taxpayers or attorneys.
•    Ensure that commercial property is fairly and uniformly assessed by interpreting and applying CCBOR policies, valuation standards, and assessment methodologies in a quasi-judicial capacity.
•    Prepare and present documentary evidence before the Illinois Property Tax Appeals Board (PTAB) as a representative of the Commissioner, when defending CCBOR valuation determinations on appeal.
•    Participate in commercial hearings and PTAB hearings, acting on behalf of the Commissioner and the agency.
•    Review and adjudicate Certificates of Error.
•    Work at the direction of the First Assistant Commissioner to process files and assist in planning, prioritizing, and developing review methodologies to ensure the Department meets its designated assessment cycle.
•    Provide technical guidance and direction on complex valuation issues to commercial analysts.
•    Ensure consistency and uniform application of valuation methodologies across appealed properties.
•    Handle matters requiring discretion, judgment, and confidentiality related to valuation determinations and appeal strategy.
•    Work extended hours and overtime, as needed.
 

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least three (3) years of experience in property taxation, assessments, real estate valuation, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree or Juris Doctor may substitute for one year of required experience.
•    Knowledge of CCBOR operations, property tax systems, assessment cycles, valuation standards, practices, and the three approaches to value, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge.
•    Ability to meet CCBOR and departmental deadlines and production goals, effectively utilizing time with limited oversight.
•    Strong communication skills (oral and written) and excellent interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CCBOR systems, databases, and CoStar.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Master’s degree or Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university.
•    Licensed to practice in Illinois.
•    Four (4) + years of full-time paid work experience with assessments, real estate tax appeals, or in the appraisal industry.
•    Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Polish, or Mandarin.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•    Long periods of time working on a computer requiring vision and typing capability.
•    Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
•    Travel between the office and meetings may be required.
•    Regular use of a telephone to communicate.

Any offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant passing a background check and any required pre-employment testing.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
•    Basic Term Life Insurance.
•    Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program.
•    Employee Assistance Program.
•    Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Must establish and maintain Cook County, Illinois, residency. Employees are required to live full-time within the geographic boundaries of Cook County, Illinois.

The CCBOR prohibits all unlawful discrimination in its hiring and promotional process.

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