Technical Review Residential Analyst V - Assessor's Office

1 Position Vacancy

This is an AFSCME 3835 Bargaining Unit Position

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the assigned the Director of Appeals, the Technical Review Residential Analyst V reviews and analyzes documentation to verify the accuracy of the assessment of residential properties for the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO). In performing these duties, the Technical Review Residential Analyst V ensures that the CCAO and departmental policies are implemented in the valuation of residential property. The Technical Review Residential Analyst V provides good customer service to CCAO staff, taxpayers, and other stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties

•Ensures the accuracy of CCAO’s valuation data entry and coding of residential properties, which may include the review of the CCAO’s preliminary processing of residential permits, divisions, appeals, Certificates of Error, and supporting documentation.
•Identifies assessment valuation errors for correction.
•Meets designated assessment cycle deadlines.
•Effectively responds to and follows instructions and directions in accordance with management objectives, under minimal supervision.
•Applies CCAO policies and other applicable rules and guidelines to remain current and uniform with other CCAO departments.
•Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all reviews and completes work in accordance with the Residential Valuations division’s standards.
•Conducts valuation determinations on special assessments as assigned from time to time by the Director of Residential Valuations or Director of Data Integrity.
•Performs other duties and assignments, as required, to achieve the overall goals of the Valuations Department.
•Works extended hours and weekends, as assigned.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes 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.

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
•Four (4) years of full-time work experience in residential property assessment, residential property valuation, residential property appraisal or related field.

OR

•Current CCAO employee.
•High school diploma or GED certificate.
•Four (4) years of full-time work experience in residential property assessment, property valuation, or property appraisal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Knowledge of CCAO operations, functions, 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 the assessment process, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge.
•Ability to perform a detailed review of documents and valuations.
•Ability to reason, interpret and use discretion in carrying out assignments and completing tasks.
•Ability to converse knowledgeably and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•Good basic math skills.
•Strong organizational skills.
•Ability to work with others and excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers and staff.
•Ability to meet CCAO and departmental deadlines, including assessment cycle deadlines, production goals and the ability to effectively utilize time with limited oversight.
•Ability to become proficient with iasWorld.
•Must be computer literate, with skill and efficiency in accurately entering, reviewing, and retrieving data, and have the ability to use CCAO systems, internet applications and databases, Microsoft Word and Excel, as needed.

Physical Requirements

•Visual acuity to review and edit written 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.
•Lift up to thirty (30) pounds.

ANNUAL SALARY: $76,793   GRADE: 18

This is an AFSCME 3835 Bargaining Unit Position 

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
•You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
•Hybrid Work Schedule (granted at the discretion of the Department Head -- all 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.

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 18, 2025