<p>OVERVIEW</p> <p>The Cook County Bureau of Asset Management is seeking a Bureau Chief, Asset Management, responsible for directing and managing the development of policies, standards, and strategic plans related to the County's real estate, facilities, capital projects, and asset management functions. The role collaborates with department leadership to establish strategic platforms that support real estate, asset, and business objectives, and oversees the supervision and implementation of asset management activities across departments and business units. Responsibilities include initiating and overseeing policy development, establishing procedures and protocols, recommending budgets, supervising staff, and ensuring operations align with departmental best practices and strategic goals.</p> <p>Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.</p> <p>Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.</p> <p>WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans </li><li>Flexible Teleworking Options </li><li>Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave) </li><li>Pension Plan </li><li>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 </li><li>Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program. </li></ul> <p>SALARY RANGE: $180,900 - $221,100 / YEARLY</p> <p>SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY</p> <ul> <li> <p>Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs</p> </li><li> <p>2nd largest county in America</p> </li><li> <p>Larger than 27 states</p> </li><li> <p>Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.</p> </li><li> <p>Nearly 80% unionized workforce</p> </li><li> <p>15 unions represented</p> </li><li> <p>63 separate collective bargaining agreements</p> </li><li> <p>Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.</p> </li></ul> <p>LOCATION</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Responsible for the direction and management of strategy and direction for policies and standards in relation to the County's real estate, facilities, capital projects and asset management. Collaborate with department leadership to develop plans to establish strategic platforms necessary to achieve various real estate, asset and business objectives and oversee asset management. Oversee the supervision of all aspects of asset management and manage the various departments and business units to establish and implement strategic plans in accordance with department best practices. Oversee, supervise and initiate policy development to carry out asset management goals and objectives. Responsible for setting policies, protocols, and procedures, as well as recommending budgets, supervising personnel and conducting operations.</p> <p>Typical Job Duties</p> <ul> <li>Formulate policies and strategic plans in collaboration with senior leadership to develop asset management strategies and objectives. </li><li>Collaborate with managers, supervisors, professional consultants, contractors, elected officials and external agencies to coordinate County real estate asset management. </li><li>Evaluate the effectiveness of various asset related programs, policies and projects. </li><li>Determine the development and implementation process related to asset management, including property acquisition, facility management, lease options, and capital projects. </li><li>Leverage expertise in business requirements and strategic planning to influence decisions related to real estate asset management. </li><li>Exercise global understanding and influence technical and business issues related to real estate asset management and operations. </li><li>Oversee the budget preparation process for all department unit providing real estate asset management services and operations. </li></ul> <p>Required for all jobs</p> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and </li><li>Five (5) years of experience in real estate, construction management, facilities management, or directly related experience or </li><li>An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. </li><li>Ten (10) years of experience in real estate, construction management, or facilities management. </li><li>Eight (8) years of previous management experience. </li><li>Licensed in Real Estate. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Ability to provide direction and guidance to other leaders in the organization, with overall responsibility for a major operational area. </li><li>Knowledge of all organization capabilities and how they interrelate. </li><li>Skill in monitoring and assessing the performance of individuals, programs and contracted services. </li><li>Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. </li><li>Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and guide leaders at all levels to achieve organization-wide goals and objectives. </li><li>Knowledge of budgeting practices and policies. </li><li>Ability to act independently to resolve problems and recommend solutions. </li><li>Ability to synthesize complex information and provide guidance to achieve strategic objectives, with the highest-level of strategic decision making. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EMPLOYMENT TERMS</p> <p>RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, 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.</p> <p>Please contact shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position.</p>