ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS ANALYST (BUILDING & ZONING) BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Cook County, IL • Chicago, IL

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

Perform investigations and analyses of operational systems, procedures, programs, organizational structures, and policies to resolve fiscal, technical, administrative, or other problems. Assist in drafting and implementing corrective policies, procedures, and other system enhancements resulting in improved productivity and workflow. Perform fiscal or technical analyses, utilizing statistical methods and software applications. Coordinate the collection and preparation of operating reports such as budget expenditures, time and attendance records, and statistical records of performance. Prepare comprehensive reports, including conclusions and recommendations for solution to operational problems. Consult other staff for more complex issues and challenges. Provide assistance to administrative staff in preparation of reports and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or
• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate is required and
• 4 years of administrative, operational, or analytical work or directly related experience is required or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of managerial systems, methods, and organizational procedures.
• Knowledge of management methods and procedures to identify administrative problems/conditions and ability to provide corrective recommendations.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of department staff and the public on a variety of policy and operational matters.
• Ability to plan and assign work to inspectors as related to dwelling inspections.
• Ability to travel to work assignments throughout the County.
• Skill in executing basic data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support functional area(s), where analysis follows standard practices.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and collaborate with team members to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.
• Knowledge of standard analytical practices to perform basic studies and continually adopt new methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations and analyses of operational systems, procedures, programs, organizational structures, and policies to resolve fiscal, technical, administrative, or other problems.
• Assist in drafting and implementing corrective policies, procedures, and other system enhancements resulting in improved productivity and workflow.
• Perform fiscal or technical analyses, utilizing statistical methods and software applications.
• Coordinate the collection and preparation of operating reports such as budget expenditures, time and attendance records, and statistical records of performance.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, including conclusions and recommendations for solution to operational problems.
• Consult other staff for more complex issues and challenges.
• Provide assistance to administrative staff in preparation of reports and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees