REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONS EXAMINER

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, seeks a Real Estate Professions Examiner. You will conduct examinations of real estate brokerage entities, auction firms, or community association managers, and prepare formal reports for supervisory review.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting findings, and coordinating corrective actions with regulated entities. Travel to on-site meetings is required.

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of college with coursework in accounting, business, finance or related fields.
• Requires 3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, business or finance.
• Active license in good standing as Real Estate Broker, Managing Broker, State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Auctioneer, or Community Association Manager.

Responsibilities

• Serve as independent examiner in charge of real estate brokerage, auction or community association management examinations.
• Prepare written comprehensive examination reports and coordinate follow-up actions with leadership.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Finance

Real Estate License

Education

4-year college degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Class Title: REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONS EXAMINER - 37760

• Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,602 monthly; Full Range $7,602- $11,110 monthly
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 4 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
• Headquarter Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
• Work County: St. Clair
• Agency Contact: [e-mail]

Position Overview

Under direction, serves as independent examiner in charge of all phases of a real estate brokerage physical or virtual office examination, an auction firm examination, or a community association management firm examination. Prepares a written comprehensive report of examination, which is submitted for supervisory review and subsequent follow-up with the regulated entity’s executive, and/or to the proper administrative or disciplinary manager for disposition. Travels to meet onsite with regulated entity’s executive to report findings of the examination and develops recommendations and corrective actions in areas containing significant weaknesses and deficiencies. Independently analyzes data and information to audit special accounts of moneys belonging to others held by the regulated entity. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

State of Illinois Benefits

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Deferred compensation and other pre‑tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays, 12‑14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of 4 years of college with coursework inaccounting, business, finance or related fields.
• Requires 3 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, business, finance or related field.
• Requires an active license in good standing as a Real Estate Broker, Managing Broker, State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, Auctioneer, and/or Community Association Manager. An applicant, who is currently employed by the State of Illinois and who has surrendered his/her license as a Real Estate Broker, Real Estate, Auctioneer, and/or Community Association Manager to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a condition of employment, also qualifies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least five years of experience as an investigator or auditor.
• Prefers at least five years of experience as an licensed Real Estate Broker, Managing Broker, State‑Certified Real EstateAppraiser, Auctioneer, and/or Community Association Manager.
• Prefers at least five years of experience reviewing real estate, appraiser, auction, and/or community associationmanagement contracts.
• Prefers at least five years of experience requiring advanced knowledge and skill of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires completion of a background check and self‑disclosure of criminal history.
• Revolving Door Statement: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non‑State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non‑State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Requires an active license in good standing as a Real Estate Broker, Managing Broker, State Certified Real EstateAppraiser, Auctioneer, and/or Community Association Manager. An applicant, who is currently employed by the State of Illinois and who has surrendered his/her license as a Real Estate Broker, Real Estate, Auctioneer, and/or Community Association Manager to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a condition of employment, also qualifies.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non‑State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non‑State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a bin.

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.