Associate Director, Land Bank Acquisitions - Actively Recruited

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

Leads the design, preparation, and execution of policies and strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency.

Designs and executes the property acquisition strategy for the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA).

Manages and directs the administration and support services units of the agency, overseeing administration, personnel, procurement, and information technology.

Collaborates with senior leadership to compile and analyze the annual
budget and personnel matters.

Provides strategic leadership, supervises entry-level managers, and leads business development efforts.

Oversees strategic initiatives for asset acquisition and disposition.

Facilitates business development and collaborates with leadership at all levels to implement Countywide and agency policies and procedures.

Manages day-to-day operations, including disposition reviews, land banking agreements, Land Transactions Committee meetings, and invoice reviews.

This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.

Minimum Qualifications


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


* Six (6) years of business, real estate, legal, public administration, or urban planning experience is required.


* Four (4) years of prior supervisory experience is required.


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

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 project management, housing dynamics, and land banks.

Ability to work in distressed communities.


* Ability to maintain current relationships and develop new relationships with non-profit and for-profit community developers, provide leadership to public/private partners, and develop business plans, strategies, and financial analys...