Technical Advisor II
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56871
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
Agency: Property Tax Appeal Board
Class Title:TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6589 monthly; Full Range $6820 - $9875 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC010 Professional Legal Unit AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Position Overview:
The Office of Property Tax Appeal Board is looking to hire an Administrative Law Judge position This position conducts legal hearings of property tax assessments dealing primarily with matters of law; consults with attorneys taxpayers local government officials and others regarding the application of regulations to specific situations; conducts legal research pertinent to the appeal at hand; prepares draft decisions for approval and presentation to the Property Tax Appeal Board.
The Property Tax Appeal Board offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under direction serves as an Administrative Law Judge in the Sangamon County Office.
- Conducts legal hearings in counties other than Cook involving disputed property tax assessments where cases are of moderate complexity.
- Participates in a committee of the hearing officer staff which analyzes and reviews recommended decisions for sufficiency and adherence to standards prior to submission to the Board.
- Under the direction of the Executive Director or Chief Administrative Law Judge performs legal research asrequired including statutory interpretations questions that arise at hearings before the Property Tax Appeal Board.
- Performs other dutiesasrequiredorassigned which arereasonably withinthe scope of the dutiesenumeratedabove.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer ability toestablishand maintain satisfactory public contacts and working relationships with attorneys taxpayers local government officials and others.
- Prefer working knowledge of the common law and the provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functionsregardingreal estate and property tax.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires the ability and willingness to travel to hearing sites in Cook County and other counties as assigned.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the jobduties aslisted in the job description.
About the Agency
The Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) is a quasi-judicial body made up of five Board Members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and a professional staff to aid the Board. The PTAB was created in 1967 to provide an unbiased forum for taxpayers and taxing bodies outside of Cook County that are dissatisfied with property 1997 the PTABsjurisdictionwas expanded to include all Counties in Illinois. The Board primarily considers appeals after decisions from County Boards of Review. The burden of proof before the Board is a preponderance of the evidence when market value is the basis of the appeal or clear and convincing evidence when unequal treatment in the assessment process is the basis of the appeal. The Board will onlydeterminethe correct assessment of property on appeal based on equity and the weight of the evidence. The amount of the tax bill or the tax rate used in the computation isdeterminedby local county officials and may not be appealed to the Board. Likewise the Board has nojurisdictionto exempt property from taxation.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 401 S Spring St Springfield Illinois 62706
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: James Moffat
Email:
Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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