BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY)
Cook County•Chicago, IL
•$81,494 - $90,015•Hybrid
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
- Two (2) years of administrative, analytical work, or directly related experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
- 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.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Implement 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.
- Consult senior staff for more complex issues and challenges.
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
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
