DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAX POLICY - OOP (OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Cook County Office of the President is seeking an experienced Deputy Director, Property Assessment & Tax Policy. This role assists the Director in leading the division’s operational, administrative, and strategic functions while providing day-to-day leadership for departmental initiatives and priorities. It oversees complex projects, process improvements, performance reporting, and organizational effectiveness efforts to ensure alignment with departmental goals. The position also coordinates planning, policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, performance management, and administrative activities, exercising independent judgment to resolve operational challenges and advance division objectives. 

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

Assists the Director in leading the operational, administrative, and strategic functions of the division and provides day-to-day operational leadership for departmental projects initiatives, and priorities. Provides operational leadership for complex initiatives, process improvement efforts, reporting activities, and organizational effectiveness projects to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational priorities. Leads and coordinates planning, policy implementation, performance management, stakeholder engagement, and administrative functions, exercising independent judgment in resolving operational issues and advancing division priorities.

This position is in the Office of the Cook County Board President. As such, this position involves policymaking or implementation related to the administration's political and policy views, and/or requires a high-level of confidentiality such that political affiliation is an appropriate consideration for the effective performance of the job.

• Assists the Director in leading the strategic functions of the division and oversees assigned day-to-day operational activities.
• Serves as the operational lead for departmental initiatives involving collaboration among County bureaus, separately elected property tax offices, governmental agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates implementation of operational priorities, ensuring projects remain on schedule, milestones are achieved, and organizational objectives are met.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to improve coordination, communication, and operational effectiveness across the County's property tax system.
• Develops, implements, and monitors operational policies, procedures, performance measures, and reporting mechanisms that support departmental initiatives.
• Coordinates cross-functional initiatives involving technology implementation, operational improvements, interagency collaboration, and organizational process enhancements.
• Monitors departmental operations and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency, accountability, and service delivery.
• Develops and coordinates reports, presentations, briefing materials, executive correspondence, and recommendations for senior leadership regarding operational and strategic initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with policy staff to facilitate implementation of policy initiatives and evaluate operational impacts of proposed legislative or administrative changes.
• Represents the Director during meetings, working groups, committees, and stakeholder engagements as assigned.
• Leads or coordinates assigned strategic initiatives that advance departmental and organizational priorities, including equity, collaboration, transparency, and operational excellence.
• Evaluates organizational needs and recommends improvements to departmental operations, business processes, and resource utilization.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Three (3) years of public administration, business administration, public policy, finance, operations management, government operations, or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate (JD).
• Five (5) years of public administration, business administration, public policy, finance, operations management, or government operations experience.
• Three (3) years of prior management or supervisory experience.

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. 

• Knowledge of property assessment and tax systems and ability to transfer knowledge to others.
• Ability to make policy recommendations and develop, coordinate and implement programmatic changes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce reports for both technical and general audiences.
• Ability to implement the strategic vision of a department or organization-wide function.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership, insight, support, and direction to support the unit's mission and goals.
• Knowledge of political processes at the state and county levels.
• Ability to solve complex problems that have long-term impact on the unit and organization.
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment, receiving clients and dealing with public inquiries.