Chief Administrative Law Judge

Job Requisition :48672
Closing Date: 08/06/2025
Agency:Property Tax Appeal Board
Class

Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $11,500-$13,500 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Property Tax Appeal Boardmust verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS
100, CMS
100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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This position serves as the Chief Administrative Law Judge supervising a growing team of administrative law judges in two offices located in Springfield and Chicago. The Chief Administrative Law Judge is responsible for the analysis of legal matters related to property tax appeals throughout Illinois' 102 counties. The incumbent provides oversight of all ALJ program operations, functions, and non-ALJ staff who perform assignments on a wide range of matters relating to the overall efficiency and productivity of legal and administrative operations.

• Requires completion of Law School.
• Requires possession of a license to practice law in the State of Illinois.

• Prefers seven (7) years of litigation experience that includes hearings before administrative agencies or Illinois courts.
• Prefers thorough knowledge of real estate appraisal, assessement and taxation principles and practices.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of Illinois Administrative Law, including the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.
• Prefers thorough knowledge of staff utilization and employee motivation.
• Prefers experience drafting memorandum of law or other pleading files with an administrative body, circuit court, or appellate court.

The Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) is a quasi-judicial body made up of five Board Members appointed by the Governor, with advice and consent of the Senate, and a professional staff to aid the Board. The PTAB was created in 1967 to provide an unbiased forum for taxpayers and taxing bodies outside of Cook County that are dissatified with property assessments.

In 1997, the PTAB's jurisdiction was expanded to include all counties in Illinois. The Board primarily considers appeals after decisions from County Boards of Review. The burden of proof before the Board is "a preponderance of the evidence" when market value is the basis of the appeal or "clear and convincing evidence" when unequal treatment in the assessment process is the basis of the appeal.

The Board will only determine the correct assessment of property on appeal based on equity and the weight of the evidence. The amount of the tax bill or the tax rate used in the computation is determined by local county officials and may not be appealed to the Board. Likewise, the Board has no jurisdiction to exempt property from taxation.

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)
Work Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706
Agency Contact: Ja…