Deputy Assessor

New Trier Township, Winnetka, IL

The Township of New Trier seeks a full-time, onsite Deputy Assessor to assist township property owners with property assessment and tax issues. The Deputy Assessor reports to the Assessor.

Start date: January 1, 2026.

Hours: Mondays-Fridays: 9 am – 5:00 pm; Occasional attendance at evening meetings and events; some evening and week-end hours possible during appeal windows.

Salary: $55,000, overtime exempt administrative role

Benefits:

The Township pays up to $1,500 a month towards health, Medicare supplement (if eligible, must elect Medicare), prescription drug, vision, and/or dental premiums for full-time employees and their dependents (as applicable). Employees are responsible for paying any additional premium costs associated with their selected plans through a payroll deduction. The Township is not responsible for deductibles, copays, or out-of-pocket health care costs. Life insurance is also available to regular, full-time employees upon employment, with premiums paid by the Employee upon election.

Full-time employees are covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Learn more about pension benefits here: https://www.imrf.org/en/members/tier-2-regular-plan/retirement-benefits. Learn more about disability benefits: https://www.imrf.org/en/members/tier-2-regular-plan/disability. Learn more about Death and Survivor benefits: https://www.imrf.org/en/members/tier-2-regular-plan/death-and-survivor-benefits.

Full-time employees accrue and receive paid time off at a rate of 2.5 days or 17.4 hours per month. Pre-approved PTO can be used for any reason.

Employees receive paid holidays on the Illinois Central Management Services list of state holidays. https://cms.illinois.gov/personnel/employeeresources/stateholidays.html.

Expenses incurred in service of the Township will be reimbursed pursuant to Township policy.

All benefits are subject to policies detailed in the Township Personnel Manual.

About the Role:

The position requires daily contact with the public, particularly during appeal windows and when tax bills are issued. Other responsibilities include maintenance of property tax records and computer databases and serving as liaison to county-level offices (Cook

County Assessor, Treasurer, and Board of Review), village zoning and permit departments, and community organizations.

The Deputy Assessor prepares quarterly reports of Assessor’s Office activity for the Supervisor and Township Board of Trustees and manages the Assessor’s webpage.

These are the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job; they are not a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• The Cook County assessment system is complex, so this role requires strong verbal and written communication skills;

• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment, such as copy machine, postage machine and printer;

• Familiarity with Microsoft products and applications;

• Experience in public administration, finance, real estate, or law (including paralegal experience) is a plus;

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects;

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is desirable, but equivalent experience will be considered;

• Current or past residence in New Trier Township (or a neighboring Cook County Township) is also useful but not required;

• Good interpersonal skills and excitement for constituent services;

• Ability to relate to individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, developmental, and socioeconomic backgrounds and to work with them in a fair, supportive, and cooperative manner;

• Flexibility to attend and participate in periodic evening outreach events (majority of work will be during regular work hours).

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in the position with “Deputy Assessor Position” in the subject line to jchurchwell@newtriertownship.com. You may also bring a copy in person to the office.

Candidates will be notified and interviewed. No phone applications please.

New Trier Township is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,