PROJECT COORDINATOR

at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

Bid/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator

Office of the Superintendent

Chicago Police Department’s Strategic Planning Section

Number of Vacancies: 4 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

The position will work in the Chicago Police Department’s Strategic Planning Section engaging in the planning, development, and coordination of new initiatives, special projects, and programs that support the public safety agenda.

Essential Duties

· Participates on projects to streamline administrative and programmatic procedures in order to create cost efficiencies while accomplishing department goals

· Maintains a flexible schedule as necessary to facilitate and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders to track and update the progress of program implementation

· Provides written documentation on the status, progress, and effectiveness of program operations including budget productivity and personnel costs

· Analyzes applicable regulations, policies and procedures, and makes recommendations for program/project improvements or to senior staff

· Coordinates with City departments, sister agencies, not-for-profit organizations and private companies to solicit participation in CPD’s programs and initiatives

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

LOCATION: Chicago Police Department

Public Safety Headquarters

3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

SHIFT/HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a related field, supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

EQUIVALENCIES:

Seven (7) years of program administration work experience. OR

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a directly related field, PLUS at least five (5) years of program administration work experience. OR

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a directly related field, PLUS at least three (3) years of program administration work experience. OR

A Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a directly related field, PLUS at least two (2) years of program administration work experience.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· ? Previous experience working in law enforcement or in a court/legal environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

· Project Management Professional Certification

· Fluent in any language other than English

NOTE : You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department.

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Education & Employment Requirements and Verification: You must provide information about your educational background and work experience including job titles, dates of employment (month/year), and specific job duties on your resume and/or application as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. ‘Acting Up’ cannot be considered for current City employees. Please attach all applicable transcripts, diplomas, licenses, and/or certificates as outlined on the job posting for the position you are applying for. The initial evaluation will be based on information provided and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. Employment applications lacking the required documentation will not be considered. For information regarding the required attachments, please review the description section of the job posting. Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history. If you have received your degree internationally, you will be required to provide a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications to be referred to departments for consideration. Hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

To honor the commitment of our veterans, the City of Chicago has amended city ordinance 2-74-020 to bolster the hiring preference for individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces and were discharged or released therefrom under Honorable Discharge or General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions). The City of Chicago further recognizes an individual who has completed the term of their initial contract as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and is actively serving in good standing. Veterans who claim Veteran’s preference must submit the following at the time of onboarding: DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that must show the Veterans’ character of service upon discharg