What are the responsibilities and job description for the TAX POLICY ANALYST (OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT) SHAKMAN EXEMPT position at Cook County Government?
Overview
The Cook County Office of the President is seeking a Tax Policy Analyst to join our team.
Under the direction of the Director of Tax Policy, assists in policy research and development. Contributes to the development of memoranda and recommendations relevant to state and local government and community stakeholders. Assists with property tax data collection, policy development, policy analysis, and policy presentations. Responds to requests from policy lead, community agencies, and the public for subject matter population data and reports. Develops and implements policy and provides recommendations concerning inefficient procedures to develop more effective work methods. Assists with the development and implementation of strategic plans while providing administrative support to the Director and any working groups established to assist in the areas of assessment and tax policy.
WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?
Benefits
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:
SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY
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.
Key Responsibilities And Duties
Sedentary Work
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.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.
Job Posting
Jan 10, 2025, 5:11:45 PM
Organization
Offices Under the President
The Cook County Office of the President is seeking a Tax Policy Analyst to join our team.
Under the direction of the Director of Tax Policy, assists in policy research and development. Contributes to the development of memoranda and recommendations relevant to state and local government and community stakeholders. Assists with property tax data collection, policy development, policy analysis, and policy presentations. Responds to requests from policy lead, community agencies, and the public for subject matter population data and reports. Develops and implements policy and provides recommendations concerning inefficient procedures to develop more effective work methods. Assists with the development and implementation of strategic plans while providing administrative support to the Director and any working groups established to assist in the areas of assessment and tax policy.
WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?
Benefits
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 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
- Flexible Teleworking Options
- Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal 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.
SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY
- 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.
Key Responsibilities And Duties
- Assists in the development and implementation of tax and assessment policy strategic planning.
- Researches and develops policies and programs to support Cook County tax and assessment priorities.
- Manages special projects that support county-wide priorities.
- Works with county departments to align work plan items for organizational efficiency.
- Reports on the status of county-wide priorities and goals.
- Tracks and reports data/input from staff and stakeholders regarding recommendations for policy research, including presenting recommendations that may be presented for amendments or repealed.
- Assists in developing, analyzing, reviewing, and writing policy recommendations regarding national, state, and local tax policy issues.
- Assists in analyzing amendments and alternatives to develop positions regarding state and federal legislation and tax initiatives.
- Works with senior staff to test and analyze data and support the production of reports, maps, and tables in response to internal and external data requests.
- Provides background research on issues relevant to new or ongoing Property Tax related projects.
- Participates in scoping discussions with issue-area stakeholders.
- Develops Property Tax related content and materials for external and internal distribution.
- Supports Director and working groups, including attending and scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, collateral material, etc.
- Ability to gain knowledge of the County property tax system, including governing laws, valuation practices, and applicable operational administration with the ability to make policy recommendations.
- Ability to develop, coordinate and implement programmatic changes.
- Experience presenting policy options and research to large or high-level audiences.
- Ability to work with a variety of people, including policymakers and governmental officials.
- Critical thinking, analytical, writing, and communication skills. Ability to develop, coordinate and implement programmatic changes.
- Communication skills coupled with ability to clearly articulate through written document. Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, multitask and prioritize under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree,
- PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of experience in property tax assessments, property tax appeals, property valuation, property tax policy making, analysis or policy data collection
- OR, an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science; Public Policy; or related industry.
- Experience developing working relationships with public officials, agency employees, community organizations and the public.
Sedentary Work
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.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.
Job Posting
Jan 10, 2025, 5:11:45 PM
Organization
Offices Under the President
