Real Estate Professions Examiner

State of Illinois•Springfield, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of 4 years of college with coursework in accounting, 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.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 and meets 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.

Benefits

Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
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