Industrial Commercial Valuations SENIOR Analyst - Assessor's Office

Position: INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL VALUATIONS SENIOR ANALYST I - Assessor's Office
5 position vacancies

Work shift 8:00am - 4:00pm

This is an afscme 3835 bargaining unit position

Job summary

Reporting directly to the manager of commercial valuations or the manager of special properties (as assigned), the industrial and commercial (i/c) valuations senior analyst i is responsible for determining the assessed values of industrial and commercial properties in cook county and analyzing appeals and certificates of error related to the valuation of those properties. The i/c valuations senior analyst i specializes in both initial and appeal valuation processes for all i/c property classifications, along with verifying the accuracy of i/c junior analysts' work.

In addition, the i/c valuations senior analyst i is responsible for providing guidance and technical instructions to new i/c junior analysts in the department as assigned. The i/c senior analyst i is required to perform tasks in a uniform and timely manner in order to meet the assessment deadlines of the cook county assessor's office (ccao).

Essential job duties

* collect, analyzes and evaluates data, utilizing mass appraisal methodology, to determine the assessed value of industrial and commercial property.

* reviews various valuation related reports and makes necessary value changes and corrections to property values.

* ensures that industrial and commercial property is fairly and uniformly assessed, by making analytical decisions, and applying appropriate rules, regulations, policies and other guidelines.

* reviews data and information in the analysis, review, and processing of applications for assessment appeal and certificates of error.

* researches and uses information submitted on behalf of the taxpayer and data collected from third-party data platforms, the ccao systems and databases, and other office technology to make valuation determinations and assessment decisions.

* specializes in both the valuation and appeal processes for assigned industrial and commercial property classifications and verifies the accuracy of individual assessment results and the work completed by the junior i/c analysts in the group, prior to further internal review.

* works with and collaborates with the ccao valuation research department and legal department to facilitate and complete any data requests regarding bor appeals.

* reviews assessed values and appeal results for assigned classifications for uniform analysis and overall correctness.

* ensures designated assignments are completed to meet assessment cycle deadlines.

* serves as a resource to i/c junior analysts by establishing and implementing goals and objectives in daily operations, as directed by management.

* interprets and applies ccao policies.

* may work extended hours or weekends, as assigned

* performs other duties and assignments, as required, to achieve the overall goals of the valuations department

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.

* two (2) years of full-time work experience in finance, real estate brokerage, property taxation, assessment administration, or real estate appraisal valuation of industrial and commercial properties.

Or

* current employee of the cook county assessor's office.

* high school diploma or ged certificate.

* four (4) years of full-time work experience in any of the following areas:

* property taxation, or

* assessment administration, or

* real estate appraisal valuation, or

* related field.

Preferred qualifications

* bachelor's degree or higher in finance, real estate, business administration, or a related field.

* two (2) years or more experience in property taxation, assessment administration, or

Real estate appraisal or valuation of industrial and commercial properties.

* property valuation modeling experience.

* proficiency with microsoft excel.

* successful completion of at least one of the following iaao courses:

* iaao course 102: income approach to valuation

* iaao course 112: income approach to valuation ii

* iaao course 311: real property modeling concepts

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.

* extensive understanding of assigned industrial and commercial property classes.

* ability to meet ccao and departmental deadlines, production goals and effectively utilize time with limited oversight.

* ability to adjust to new techniques and procedures.

* ability to converse knowledgeably and communicate…