BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY)

About the role

Support the efficient management of all operations by implementing comprehensive business support functions, including procurement, grants management, and data support. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to the Bureau/Department, ensuring compliance with statutory and strategic mandates. Provide technical guidance and assistance to staff and stakeholders. Assist with various projects and consult senior staff for more complex issues and challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher AND Two (2) years of administrative, analytical work, or directly related experience OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).
• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the administrative and general operating policies, procedures, and practices of the Bureau/Department.
• Knowledge of modern business administration practices and techniques, including accounting, budgeting, managerial sciences, and purchasing.
• Ability to plan and provide guidance to basic and routine activities.
• Ability to make decisions in a high pace, highly stressful environment.
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Pay

$83,124 - $91,815/Yearly

Schedule

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Work Location: 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL