Manager Commercial Valuations - Cook County Assessor's Office

1 Position Vacancy

THIS IS AN ACTIVELY RECRUITED POSITION

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Valuations the Manager of Commercial Valuations is responsible for supervising the operations and staff of the Commercial Group Leaders and Analysts within the Valuations Department of the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO). The Manager of Commercial Valuations will assist the Director of Commercial Valuations with the assessment and valuation of industrial and commercial properties. The Manager’s duties include providing direct oversight of the Commercial Valuations employees’ work performance, assigning work and ensuring proper workflow, addressing and resolving employee concerns and questions, approving time-off requests, issuing performance evaluations, initiating disciplinary action, and ensuring the staff provides good customer service. The Manager ensures that commercial property is assessed in a fair and uniform manner and is responsible for meeting CCAO’s prescribed deadlines.

Essential Job Duties

• Supervises and directs the employees within Commercial Valuations.
• Recommends to the Directors of Special Properties and Commercial Valuations the appropriate assessed values on all commercial property handled by the unit as part of the initial assessment process.
• As part of the appeals process, approves changes to assessed value of commercial property that falls within parameters established by the Deputy Assessor – Chief Valuations Officer and recommends for approval to the Directors of Special Properties and Commercial Valuations changes to assessed value of such property that are outside such parameters.
• Assists the Directors in developing the final estimation of commercial property by reviewing all initial calculations and final valuations.
• Coordinates the regular review of properties within the jurisdiction to evaluate changes to the assessed value due to remodeling, additions, or demolition.
• Evaluates features where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
• Verifies descriptions of properties by using commercial Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal models, and Geographic Information System analysis.
• Verifies zoning classifications and examines spatial patterns, such as traffic, employment centers, shopping centers, and other neighborhood features to evaluate their impact on property values. Interviews persons familiar with properties and their immediate surroundings (e.g. appraisers, contractors, lenders, owners, and realtors), to obtain relevant data and information. 

• Directs searches of online databases to obtain market data for comparative analysis of rents, expenses, occupancy, capitalization rates, and financial data.
• Works with the Directors to develop assignment deadlines for subordinate staff based on the triennial assessment cycle.
• Performance management of assigned staff including utilizing data to audit quality control.
• Manages commercial valuation data, reviewing and analyzing property values using Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access for accuracy and performance enterprise valuation system or other appropriate technology.
• Communicates assessment methodologies and final assessments to other CCAO departments and taxpayers, as needed.
• Assists the Directors in creating summary valuation reports for each assessed Township for publication.
• Testifies at appeals hearings on how the estimated value of the real property was developed, as needed.
• Reviews valuation decisions made by subordinate staff when developing estimated commercial property values.
• Analyzes the work of subordinate staff involved in reviewing and processing of applications for appeals and certificates of error.
• Reviews and approves summaries prepared by subordinate staff for the Property Tax Appeal Board appeals.
• Assists in ensuring staff productivity and the development of performance measures for subordinate staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
• Works with the Directors and the Director of Learning and Development to identify training needs within the unit; serves as a trainer to other staff in the unit, as needed.
• Assists in effectively communicating job responsibilities to staff and provides instruction and training relative to their job duties and assignments.
• Helps to administer CCAO policies and procedures and works with staff to resolve issues as they arise to ensure operational efficiency of the unit.
• Develops employee work schedules to ensure operational coverage throughout the year.
• Performs other duties and assignments, as required, to achieve the overall goals of the Department.
• May work extended hours and weekends as assigned.

The duties described above are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete description 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher; AND
• Four (4) years of full-time work experience in any of the following areas (or some combination of experience in these areas totaling 4 years):
- industrial or commercial property assessment, or
- industrial or commercial property valuation, or
- industrial or commercial property appraisal, or related field; AND
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience managing or supervising other employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in real estate, accounting, business, finance, economics, marketing, legal studies, entrepreneurship, or other business-related field.
• Possession of the CAE, AAS or MAS designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) or an MAI or SRPA designation from the Appraisal Institute.
• At least one (1) year of full-time valuation work experience in the real property assessment field, in either a public assessment department/agency or private real estate valuation company.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of CCAO operations, function, activities and the property tax system, as well as a thorough knowledge of CCAO’s procedures, policies, guidelines and other applicable rules and regulations related to valuation of real property.
• Knowledge of the assessment cycle, assessment valuation standards, practices and techniques, and the three approaches to valuation.
• Ability to meet CCAO and departmental deadlines, production goals and effectively utilize time with limited oversight.
• Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment utilized by CCAO.
• Ability to adjust to new techniques and procedures.
• Ability to converse knowledgeably and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others; excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers.
• Ability to coordinate and carry out instructions.
• Must be computer literate, with skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data, and have the ability to work with CCAO systems and databases, CoStar and other data platforms used to assess industrial and commercial property.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of CCAO Employment Plan, Employee Handbook, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement(s).
• Extensive understanding of assigned industrial and commercial property classes.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to review and edit written and electronic communications for long periods of time.
• Repetitive use of hands to handle and/or operate standard office equipment.
• Regular use of a telephone to communicate.
• Required to lift and carry up to thirty (30) pounds of documents.

ANNUAL SALARY: $131,197 - $141,264 (Commensurate with experience) - Grade 22

Benefits Package Includes:
•   Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
•   Basic Term Life Insurance
•   Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
•   Employee Assistance Program
•   Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
•   Hybrid Work Schedule (granted at the discretion of the Department Head -- all CCAO employees are expected to live within a distance of Cook County that will allow them to work in the office as demanded by operational needs)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: 2025 Cook County Benefits

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

Internal Applicants Apply online at:  https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/170/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

External Applicants Apply online at: https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/120/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Online submissions will close at 11:59pm on 10/02/2025.

Applications of eligible applicants will be retained for consideration for 12 months following receipt of application, or until this Notice of Job Opportunity is withdrawn, whichever occurs first.

On or before the final date for interviews, applicants must furnish Human Resources with sufficient proof of education (if applicable), designations/certifications, professional references, and photo identification.

SPECIAL NOTE: A skills assessment test will be administered as part of the interview process for this job.   

ANY APPLICANT THAT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSITION.

The Office of the Cook County Assessor hires and promotes based on applicant qualifications and merit. The use of political factors as a condition of employment for the above job opportunity is prohibited. Any questions should be sent to Human Resources at 312-603-5115.

   *All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal                                                                                  background check*                                                            (Current Cook County Assessor's Office employees will not be subject to a criminal background check.)

*You must be legally authorized to permanently work in the United States and without sponsorship*

COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Last modified: August 29, 2025