A Property Appraiser or Assessor determines the value of real property, including buildings and real estate or other personal or commercial property, as the basis for determining how much tax is owed. Assesses or calculates how much tax is owed, including property tax for homes, businesses or land, income tax, or tax owed for goods traded or imported internationally.
City of Chicago - 4.1 Chicago, IL Job Details $75,336 a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Site inspections for valuations Appraisal review Associate's degree in Business Administration Filing Bachelor's degree in business administration Invoice matching Records management Bachelor's degree in real estate Data management Associate's degree in Real Estate Real Estate Appraisal ordering Invoice reconciliation Real estate documentation review Property listing Business Administration 1 year Local ordinances Senior level Business Associate's degree Legal compliance
Full Job Description Job Number:
419772 Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT SENIOR LAND ACQUISITON/DISPOSITION OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Land Resources & Open Space Division Number of Positions:
1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary:
$75,336.00 New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees' pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/06/2026 This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
(AFSCME) - BARGAINING
UNITS 1, 3, 4 & 5.
Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS
To bid on this position, APPLY
ON THE BID
SITE and:
1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago" 2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number') 3. Select your correct bargaining unit, upload your resume, and complete the application
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Under general supervision, performs at the fully functional level where positions work independently in the acquisition and/or disposition of city-owned property, and performs other duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Participates in the acquisition and/or disposition of city-owned property, ensuring compliance with city ordinances and state regulations Orders title searches of sites being considered for acquisition and disposition Assigns appraisers to evaluate and determine the fair market value of property to be bought or sold Selects surveyors to provide certified plats of land and areas surrounding designated properties Drafts newspaper advertisements in order to publicize the availability of city-owned property Prepares and files legal documents needed to sell or purchase property Participates in the preparation of ordinances required to dispose of or purchase city property Reviews invoices to ensure appropriateness of charges for contracted services and forwards for payment Updates and maintains property related data in the Land Inventory System (LIS) and tax exempt status records for conveyed and sold parcels of land Responds to inquiries from managers, vendors, and operating departments concerning city-owned property Conducts site inspections of property to be bought or sold, as required Testifies at City Council proceedings regarding proposed acquisitions and dispositions of property, as required Additional duties may be required for this position
Location:
121
N LaSalle St Days:
Monday -
Friday Hours:
9:00am - 5:00pm
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Four (4) years of experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate property, OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or a directly related field plus two (2) years of experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate property, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or a directly related field plus one (1) year of experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate property
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. For information about City of Chicago employee benefits, please click here For information about City of Chicago salaries and job titles, please click here
APPLICATION EVALUATION
Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Job Posting :
Jul 23, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) -
