ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (Implementation & Evaluation)

at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (Implementation & Evaluation)

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Bureau or Division Name (if applicable)

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $118,128.00 – $133,524.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/09/2024

Under direction, supervise staff and lead process improvement initiatives, new program implementation, coordinate cross-bureau strategies related to program and budget, oversee initiatives to improve Department of Housing (DOH) programs and operations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Supervises professional staff engaged in reviewing current programs and operations, conducting data analysis, and creating and monitoring work plans to create efficiencies within department bureaus

· Interfaces with senior leadership to identify and evaluate business needs and to define opportunities for improved efficiency and process improvements

· Conducts data analysis to determine the sources of inefficiencies

· Develops and oversees the preparation of strategic work plans and timetables used in establishing performance improvement initiatives and the achievement of objectives

· Advises department head in establishing key performance indicators to effectively measure the ongoing performance of programs and services and recommends modifications and improvements to further the mission and vision of the department

· Works with DOH senior staff, DOH/Department of Planning & Development (DPD) shared services, Mayor’s Office, Department of Law (DOL), Office of Budget Management (OBM), and other stakeholders to streamline programs. Identifies opportunities for improvements to increase output affordable housing options to prevent homelessness, provide affordable rental and homeownership opportunities

· Manages internal processes related to allocation of funds, program tracking, and monitoring and training regarding eligible costs for development of affordable housing developments. Collaborates with Policy & Programs bureaus to assist in drafting and passing legislation as needed, design and stand-up new programs, draft project charters and job descriptions to successfully stand up new programs or modify existing programs or processes

· Oversees new programs during the pilot phase, make modifications as necessary from evaluations and implement pilots turning into permanent programs into the workflow of DOH

· Supervises the design of computer applications and models (e.g., mathematical, statistical, spatial, temporal) to assist in the assessment and collection of data

· Coordinates and reviews reports and communications recommending changes to work standards, procedures, and performance measures

· Monitors implementation plans and evaluates improvements post-implementation

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 121 N LaSalle Street, 10 th Floor

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS IN EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Nine (9) years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, urban planning, or business management consulting, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

· Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus seven (7) years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, urban planning, or business management consulting, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor’s degree, plus five (5) years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, urban planning, or business management consulting, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Master’s degree, plus four (4) years of work experience in operations analysis, project management, strategic planning, urban planning, or business management consulting, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow 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. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor