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Lake County Forest Preserve District · 22 hours ago

Executive Assistant - Land Preservation

Libertyville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.55/hr - $31/hr

2+ years exp

Lake County Forest Preserve District is seeking an Executive Assistant for their Land Preservation department to assist with real estate transactions and manage internal records. The role involves coordinating various tasks related to land transactions and supporting the Planning Committee meetings.

Government

Responsibilities

Assisting with the completion of real estate transactions

Updating internal District real estate records and submitting documentation to Lake County for tax exempt status

Conducting research on real estate issues that may include a variety of factors related to physical and legal status of a property

Assisting with the implementation of land transactions including working with realtors, sellers, attorneys and other District staff

Coordinating requests for appraisals, title commitments, surveys, and environmental studies, and requests real estate contracts from District counsel

Coordinating monthly Planning Committee meetings, working in conjunction with the Executive Director, Director of Land Preservation, and Manager of Board Operations, which involves assembling agendas; drafting recommendations, resolutions, ordinances and policy direction; communicating with other departments, and attending the meetings

Performing lifting tasks up to 25 pounds

Driving a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations

Performing tasks that will require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and sitting

Qualification

Real estate knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAdobe AcrobatOnBase document managementAdministrative servicesOffice managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Associate's Degree in business, finance, real estate, management, or related field

Two years' experience in administrative services or office management

Working knowledge of real estate and its terminology

Understanding of the local governmental structure in Lake County including the municipal and county levels of government and the relationship between various governmental entities

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and OnBase document management software

Working knowledge of state and local laws governing administrative processes within municipal government, including document retention policies

Must possess valid driver's license