SENIOR LAND ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION OFFICER

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SENIOR LAND ACQUISITION/DISPOSITION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Bureau of Citywide Planning

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $73,140.00

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 05/26/2025

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, the Senior Land Acquisition/Disposition Officer performs at the fully functional level where positions work independently in the acquisition and/or disposition of City-owned property, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Participates in the acquisition and/or disposition of City-owned property, ensuring compliance with City ordinances and State regulations

* Researches property records, including ordering title searches of sites being considered for acquisition and disposition

* Reviews title commitments, researches City deeds, legal descriptions, clearing of open taxes, and other title encumbrances

* Coordinates with Department of Law in review of property closings, deed preparation documents, and other transactional documents to allow property to be sold

* Holds property closings and coordinates with title company

* Prepares staff reports and PowerPoint presentation materials for department review

* 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

* Coordinates Architectural Design Review, Zoning Review, and other department reviews of land sales

* Updates and maintains property related data in the City-owned Land System (COLS) 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 field visits and site inspections of property to be bought or sold, as required

* Testifies at Community Development Commission and City Council Committees regarding proposed acquisitions and dispositions of property, as required

* Responds to customer service inquiries and represent the department on land sale programs

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: City Hall, 9^th Floor

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Four (4) years of work experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate property; OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or a directly related field; PLUS at least two (2) years of work experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate property; OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or a directly related field; PLUS at least one (1) years of work experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate property

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

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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.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor