Senior Property Acquisition Specialist (land Bank Authority)

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Monitor and assist in the day-to-day activities of the property acquisition and disposition processes.

Participate in the development and implementation of the Office's property acquisition strategy.

Conduct ongoing research on housing market conditions in select neighborhoods, regions, and areas to track trends, identify opportunities for strategic acquisitions, and validate property appraisal assumptions for potential acquisitions.

Answer questions related to property acquisitions and address non-standard issues.

Conduct strategic communications of pertinent information based upon the objectives of the events and target audiences, ensuring consistency and accuracy of messages.

Minimum Qualifications


* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and


* Four (4) years in property management, Real Estate Owned (REO) properties, distressed properties, or directly related experience or


* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

Preferred Qualifications
• Three (3) years' full-time work experience in Cook County with evaluation, acquisition and disposition of property, including conducting physical evaluations onsite.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



* Knowledge of models and best practices for the development and operation of a Land Bank Authority.


* Knowledge of housing dynamics in the Chicago metropolitan area, community based and nonprofit organizations, County property valuations, and building construction, with primary a emphasis on residential property.


* Ability to perform required tasks, including property inspections at locations in communities across the ...