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Cook County Government ASSET MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (LAND BANK AUTHORITY) in Chicago, Illinois
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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
Collaborate with leadership in the oversight of a portfolio of real estate assets acquired by the department. Monitor contracts for property maintenance, consultants, demolition, construction, and other activities. Oversee routine maintenance and the security of all assets and serve as primary point of contact for properties under assignment. Evaluate properties and assist in planning for potential acquisitions and subsequent redevelopment.
Minimum Qualifications
* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s Degree and
* Three (3) years in managing distressed properties, real estate assets 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.
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 drivers 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 building codes, procurement policies, regulations, and community development in the Chicago metropolitan area and knowledge of assets compared to the competition in terms of pricing, location, amenities, and unit finishes.
* Knowledge in Microsoft office suite and property management software.
* Ability to travel at a moderate to extensive level to work assignments for which the employee may be required to provide his/her own adequate means of transportation.
* Ability to independently plan site visits, water meter reads, point of sale inspections accordingly in area of specialization to meet organizational goals
* Ability to provide in-depth insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
* Ability to independently guide staff in area of specialization to drive business success.
* Ability to operate as a team member and communicate advanced specialized knowledge to team members, leaders, and external stakeholders.
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.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
* MEET THE MINIMUM QUALI ICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
* IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION Are you a military veteran?
* ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact <veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov>
VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TI