Cook County Government · 3 hours ago
SENIOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (LAND BANK AUTHORITY)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $107K/yr
4+ years expCook County Government is responsible for managing various administrative functions, and they are seeking a Senior Property Acquisition Specialist to monitor and assist in property acquisition and disposition processes. The role involves developing and implementing property acquisition strategies, conducting research on housing market conditions, and addressing inquiries related to property acquisitions.
GovernmentNon ProfitResidential
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree
Four (4) years in property management, Real Estate Owned (REO) properties, distressed properties, or directly related experience
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required
Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required
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 emphasis on residential property
Ability to perform required tasks, including property inspections at locations in communities across the County, and ability to conduct analyses
Ability to travel at a moderate to extensive level to work assignments throughout the County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation
Ability to independently guide plans in area of specialization to drive business success
Ability to provide in-depth insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area
Ability to operate as a senior team member and communicate advanced specialized knowledge to team members, leaders, and external stakeholders
Knowledge of complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus
Proficient in Microsoft Office and property management software
Preferred
Three (3) years' full-time work experience in Cook County with evaluation, acquisition and disposition of property, including conducting physical evaluations onsite
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
Voluntary Benefits
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
Company
Cook County Government
Cook County Government is a government agency that provides resident services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1MKey Investors
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2023-06-13Grant· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Tanya S. Anthony, PMP
Chief Financial Officer
Alesia Hawkins
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
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