Description

OVERVIEW

The Cook County Bureau of Asset Management is seeking a Deputy Director, Real Estate. This role supports the day-to-day operations and overall administration of the Real Estate Management Division. The Deputy Director assists in reviewing strategic real estate needs and developing policies related to property acquisition, leasing, and disposition. Responsibilities include inspecting properties, maintaining records of County-owned assets (leases, deeds, easements), and overseeing contract preparation. The role also ensures the implementation of procedures aligned with the division's goals and approves payment warrants related to real estate transactions.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

SALARY RANGE : $134,550 -$164,450/YEARLY

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
  • 2nd largest county in America
  • Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
  • Nearly 80% unionized workforce
  • 15 unions represented
  • 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

LOCATION

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

ROLE SUMMARY

Assist with the overall administration and management of the real estate management division day-to-day operations. Assist in reviewing the strategic real estate needs as well as policy development in accordance with real estate acquisition and/or leasing. Support the acquisition and disposition of properties within the County. Inspect properties under consideration for acquisition, lease, disposition, or improvement. Implement policies and procedures to carry out the goals and objectives respective to the division. Maintain records of leases, deeds and easements of County owned property and approves all warrants for the payment. Assists in the preparation of deeds, leases and contracts.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

• Assist with the day-to day administration and management of the real estate division to ensure efficient operations.
• Support the inspection process of properties under acquisition, and recommends acquisition, lease, disposition, improvement.
• Organize and facilitate real estate meetings with staff members, consultants, contractors, and other agencies to manage and communicate information effectively.
• Manage the records of County property leases, deeds, and easements, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Guide department staff on methods, interprets complex regulations, and oversee special projects under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to carry out the goals and objectives of the division.
• Support the preparation of deeds, leases and contracts on behalf of the County. Monitor the recording of documents pertaining to the purchase and sale of property.

Required for all jobs:

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state, county, municipal laws and ordinances with ability to ascertain compliance with laws, ordinances, and regulations. Ability to identify between errors, irregularities and illegal acts, and take appropriate action.
• Knowledge of the County's real estate division and administration with the ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy dealing with employee issues in a wide range of diverse situations.
• Excellent writing skills coupled with the ability to problem solve in diverse situations and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership, insight, support, and direction to support the unit's mission and goals.
• Ability to solve complex problems that have long-term impact on the unit and organization.
• Ability to implement the strategic vision of a department or organization-wide function.
• Ability to implement plans and objectives, and oversee the efficiency and performance of specific processes
  
  and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Four (4) years of experience in real estate, corporate transactions, public administration, or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Six (6) years of experience in real estate, corporate transactions, or public administration.
• Four (4) years of previous management or supervisory experience.
• Illinois Broker's or Managing Broker's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Please contact shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position.