Reporting to the assigned Manager of Residential Valuations, or Manager of Commercial Valuation, the Residential Junior Analyst is responsible for determining the assessed value of residential properties in Cook County, analyzing and processing appeals, and conducting re-reviews and Certificates of Error related to the valuation of those properties. The Residential Junior Analyst is responsible for performing all duties in a uniform and timely manner in order to meet the assessment deadlines of the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO). The Residential Junior Analyst also provides good customer service.

Essential Job Duties

• Reviews, analyzes and processes appeals, applications for Certificates of Error and re-reviews, as assigned, pertaining to the valuation of residential properties filed by or on behalf of property owners.
• Enters questionnaire data, property assessment data, and percentage of ownership data into CCAO’s automated systems to calculate a value for each Property Index Number (PIN) and calculates manually as necessary.
• May determine assessed value for certain types of residential property such as condominium units.
• Uses CCAO systems and databases, the internet, computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA), other mass appraisal systems, and other techniques to make assessment decisions.
• Ensures that residential property in Cook County is fairly and uniformly assessed, applying appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and other guidelines.
• Follows direction of the assigned Group Leader to meet assessment cycle deadlines.
• Performs other duties and assignments, as required, to achieve the overall goals of the Valuations Department.
• Uses discretion in carrying out his/her assignments and in effectively completing tasks, resolving any minor problems in accordance with CCAO’s policies and guidelines.
• Communicates issues to the assigned Group Leader and the Manager of Residential Valuations, as appropriate.
• Works extended hours and overtime as needed.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
  One (1) years of full-time work experience in finance, property taxation, assessments, real estate valuation, or related field.
• OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and a major in finance, business administration, real estate, mathematics, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of CCAO policies, practices, and guidelines, or the ability to quickly attain such knowledge.
• Knowledge of CCAO procedures related to CCAO operations, function, activities and the property tax system, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge.
• Knowledge of assessment valuation standards, practices and techniques, and the three approaches to assessing value.
• Knowledge of the assessment cycle.
• Ability to meet CCAO and departmental deadlines, production goals and effectively utilize time with limited oversight.
• Knowledge of materials, software, equipment, and procedures utilized by CCAO, or the ability to quickly gain such knowledge.
• Ability to adjust to new techniques and procedures.
• Ability to converse knowledgeably and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others; excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers.
• Ability to coordinate and carry out instructions.
• Must be computer literate, with skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data, and have the ability to work with CCAO systems and databases, Taxmaps, Microsoft Word, Teams and Excel, and CAMA systems, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to review and edit written and electronic communications for long periods of time.
• Repetitive use of hands to handle and/or operate standard office equipment.
• Regular use of a telephone to communicate.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to thirty (30) pounds of documents.
   

ANNUAL SALARY: $63,475 - Grade 15

This is an AFSCME 3835 Bargaining Unit Position

Benefits Package Includes:

•    Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
•    Basic Term Life Insurance
•    Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
•    Hybrid Work Schedule (granted at the discretion of the Department Head -- all CCAO employees are expected to live within a distance of Cook County that will allow them to work in the office as demanded by operational needs)

For more information on our top tier benefits package click on the following link: 2026 Cook County Benefits

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

Internal Applicants Apply online at:  https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/170/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en   

External Applicants Apply online at: https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/120/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Online submissions will close at 11:59pm on 05/04/2026.

Applications of eligible applicants will be retained for consideration for 12 months following receipt of application, or until this Notice of Job Opportunity is withdrawn, whichever occurs first.

On or before the final date for interviews, applicants must furnish Human Resources with sufficient proof of education (if applicable), designations/certifications, professional references, and photo identification.

SPECIAL NOTE: A skills assessment test will be administered as part of the interview process for this job.   

ANY APPLICANT THAT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSITION.

The Office of the Cook County Assessor hires and promotes based on applicant qualifications and merit. The use of political factors as a condition of employment for the above job opportunity is prohibited. Any questions should be sent to Human Resources at 312-603-5115 or assessor.ccaohr@cookcountyil.gov.

*All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check*

(Current Cook County Assessor's Office employees will not be subject to a criminal background check)

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*

COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER