Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation, Sick, and Personal days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: Six (6) years of experience in property appraisal or assessment including three years of experience in a management level position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• This position requires certification as Illinois Assessing Officer and/or other qualifications as described in 35 ILCS
• Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 months of hire

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing reports and recognizing the various factors affecting assessment program
• Laws and regulations relating to property assessment
• County policies and procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to manage projects and multiple priorities and people simultaneously
• Knowledge of building construction practices & building and land values
• Information Technology as relates to dissemination of real estate assessment databases between Township and County real estate tax officials
• Planning & supervising the work and scheduling of others
• Plan, analyze and evaluate programs and services, operational needs & fiscal restraints
• Provide leadership to effectively resolve issues
• Appraisal Methods
• Ability to use software that includes spreadsheets, data bases and appropriate software
• Maintain confidentiality

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:
Emily Russell at ejrussell@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Emily Russell, 157 N. Main Street, Ste 154, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Visit http://www.co.madison.il.us/jobs for paper application and full posting.

Internal Candidates should apply via Self-Service -> Company Information -> Job Opportunities