Employment Opportunity - Supervisor of Assessments

Job Title:  Supervisor of Assessments

Location:  Iroquois County

Position Reports to:  Iroquois County Board

Salary Range:  Starting salary will begin at $55,000 annually but will be determined based upon the individual’s experience

Job Summary:  The Supervisor of Assessments is responsible for administering and supervising all real property assessment activities within Iroquois County in accordance with the Illinois Property Tax Code and regulations of the Illinois Department of Revenue.  The position ensures fair, accurate, and equitable assessments; oversees assessment staff; manages assessment records and equalization activities; and serves as the County’s primary resource on assessment related matters.  This position is appointed by the Chairperson of the Iroquois County Board with advice and consent of the Iroquois County Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee County assessment operations and ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and supervise annual assessment and equalization activities.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and valuation information to ensure uniform and equitable property assessments.
• Review assessment changes submitted by township assessors.
• Oversee valuation practices for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and special-use properties.
• Supervise Assessment Office personnel and establish standard operating procedures.
• Respond to taxpayer inquiries regarding assessments, exemptions, appeals, and property valuation processes.
• Provide technical assistance and assessment data to the Board of Review and support assessment appeal proceedings.
• Maintain assessment databases, records, maps, and related documentation, while coordinating with the GIS Department and utilizing CAMA and assessment software.
• Prepare and administer departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, and recommend operation improvements.
• Attend meetings, stay informed on legislative changes, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  Candidates for the CCAO position must be qualified in accordance with Section 3-5 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/3-5).  To be eligible for appointment to the Office of Chief County Assessment Officer, individuals must meet all three of the following qualifications:

1. Have two years’ experience in the field of property sales, assessments, finance or appraisals.
2. Pass the Chief County Assessment Officer examination conducted by the Department of Revenue.
3. Possess one of the following:
4. Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO) certificate from the Illinois Property Assessment Institute, plus any additional training required for additional compensation under 35 ILCS 200/4-10; or
5. Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) certificate from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), plus current continuing education requirements as prescribed by the designing association; or
6. Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), Residential Member (RM), Senior Real Estate Analyst (SREA), Senior Real Property Analyst (SRPA), or Senior Residential Analyst (SRA) certificate from the Appraisal Institute or its predecessor organizations, plus current continuing education requirements as prescribed by the designating association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Illinois Property Tax Code, appraisal principles, property tax administration, equalization procedures, and real estate valuation methods.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS), Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems, assessment software, and office technologies.
• Ability to interpret statutes and regulations, analyze valuation data, prepare reports, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with the public and government officials.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain impartiality, build professional relationships, and explain technical information clearly.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional field inspections, travel throughout Iroquois County, and attendance at County meetings.  Frequent interaction with taxpayers, public officials, and assessment professionals is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Iroquois County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.

Application Process: Interested and qualified candidates should email a completed Iroquois County general job application, resume, cover letter and three professional references to Executive Assistant Amanda Longfellow at [email protected] or mail to Iroquois County, Attention:  Amanda Longfellow, Executive Assistant, 1001 E. Grant St., Watseka, IL  60970.  Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 31, 2026.