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Our Team

We are the Human Resources Department for the Cook County Assessor’s Office, dedicated to building a diverse, high-performing workforce. We provide essential HR services—recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and development—to support our staff. Our commitment is to integrity, teamwork culture and excellent service.

Teamwork Culture 

As part of our effort to reinforce integrity and teamwork at the Cook County Assessor’s Office, we established the Engagement Committee to foster a positive work culture. Its purpose is to help our team feel connected, motivated, and supported. The committee has received recognition from the National Association of County Officials (NACO) for advancing teamwork and organizational culture. Explore some of our initiatives and events in our album collection view  here.

Job Opportunities  

The Cook County Assessor's Office is committed to equal opportunity and inclusive hiring. We offer rewarding career paths with exceptional benefits  year-round. 

 Available Position(s):

• Research Senior Analyst I-Commercial 
     The deadline to apply is August 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
• Technical Review Industrial and Commercial Analyst III
     The deadline to apply is August 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
• Residential Field Inspector III
     The deadline to apply is August 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
• Programmer I
     The deadline to apply is September 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

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General Hiring Process FAQs

Can a representative from the Human Resources Department help me fill out my application?

No. However, you can contact the Human Resources Department about questions you have about the application process.

Do I have to sign the application?

Yes. The application must be signed in order for you to be considered for the Position. This is your acknowledgment that all information submitted in response to the posting is true and accurate.

Why are there questions included at the end of the application?

Some of these questions are Disqualifying Questions and pertain to the Minimum Qualifications for the Position. If you answer “No” to a Disqualifying Question, you will not be considered for the Position. Depending on the Position, there may be other questions which pertain to the Preferred Qualifications for the Position. If you answer “No” to a question regarding a Preferred Qualification, it does not exclude you from consideration for the Position provided you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the Position.

Can I apply for a Position using ANY application I download from the Assessor’s website?

No. You must complete the application corresponding to the Position for which you want to apply in order to be considered for the Position. Different Positions may have different Disqualifying Questions. When applying online, make sure you are applying for the correct job title.

What happens if I fail to include my resume or cover letter with my application?

Applicants must submit all information listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity to be considered for the Position. This may include, but not necessarily be limited to, a resume or cover letter. Please read the Notice of Job Opportunity closely before applying for any Position.

Can I mail my application materials directly to the Assessor’s Office?

No. Application materials will only be considered if they are submitted online through the electronic application system listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity.

Can I apply for a Position with the Assessor’s Office electronically?

Yes. In fact, the Assessor’s Office will not accept hardcopy application materials for most Positions.

What happens after I submit my application materials?

Application materials are reviewed and validated to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications, if applicable, for the Position. Your application materials must set forth how you meet these qualifications. You will be contacted by the Human Resources Department if you are selected for an interview.

If I accept, but am late for the interview, will I be permitted to interview for the Position?

Candidates who fail to appear for the interview within 15 minutes of the scheduled interview time will not be interviewed or further considered for the Position, absent extenuating circumstances.

What happens if I forget to bring required documents to the interview?

Candidates must produce copies of the required documents listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity at the time of the scheduled interview. Candidates who fail to timely produce the required documents will not be further considered for the Position.

If I check -Yes- to a Disqualifying Question on the Application, do I have to do anything else?

If you want to be considered for the Position (or given credit for a Preferred Qualification) you must explain how you meet the requirement. For example, if the Disqualifying Question is “Do you have data entry experience?” somewhere in your application, cover letter, or resume you should affirmatively state how you meet the data entry experience requirement. “Use Excel” is not sufficient. “Work on the AS 400” is not sufficient. Compare these to “I have entered data in Excel” or “I have entered data and processed certificate of error applications using the AS 400.” Human Resources cannot guess, assume or use outside information to determine whether an applicant meets a qualification. It is the Applicant’s responsibility to provide the information in the application materials.

Do I need to describe what I do on the application materials or at the interview?

In reviewing application materials, Human Resources cannot consider any outside information. If you do not write down what you do, Human Resources cannot consider your work experience. Explain what you do and use more pages if needed for the Application, write a long cover letter describing what you do, or have a detailed resume. You should also describe what you do during an interview so that your experience is highlighted and fully considered.

I meet all of the Position’s Qualifications. Why wasn’t I selected for an interview?

The Assessor’s Office’s hiring practices are designed to be fair and transparent. For many of the Positions we hire, all qualified candidates are randomly sorted, and we invite applicants to interview based on that random list.

What can I expect if I am selected for an Interview?

The Assessor’s Office conducts “structured interviews.” These are interviews during which all candidates are asked the same set of questions in the same order (with appropriate follow-up questions). At least two Assessor’s Office employees conduct the interviews and take notes throughout. Interviews may also be monitored to ensure compliance with hiring policies.