Support the Bureau/Department in gathering details, resources, and information to implement upcoming Information Technology (IT) projects. Collaborate with project managers and team members to coordinate different activities and schedule meetings as needed. Support individuals and leaders involved in the project to mitigate challenges or issues in operational and transactional project-related activities. Communicate with leadership on the progress and development of current and future projects. Set up and help monitor short and long-term goals with respect to project development. This role will be on the Enterprise Resource Planning team and work on projects related to County-wide reporting, financial, supply chain, and human capital management systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree is required and
- Two (2) years of administration or planning of Information Technology projects or directly related experience or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Project, Asana or Trello is preferred.
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). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.
- 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, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Skill in using MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Ability to quickly learn new essential software through training.
- Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with peers, the public, subordinates, and supervisors as well as in project coordination, organization, and work planning.
- Ability to write reports, document processes, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work professionally, courteously, and tactfully with others.
- Ability to work under pressure while effectively utilizing budgeted funds, personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, and time.
- Ability to organize moderately complex activities and operations for a program, process, or service.
- Ability to facilitate outcomes across organizational work areas, management, and teams.
- Ability to independently interpret, develop, and implement defined plans and policies.
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 Package
- 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)
The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
- This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years.
EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.