Currently Enrolled or Recent Grad MPA, Administrative Intern (Paid, 30-40 hours per week), Village of Glen Ellyn - Glen Ellyn IL (Chicago West Suburbs)

Village of Glen Ellyn


www.glenellyn.org

NOW HIRING
Administrative Intern Village Manager’s Office

DESCRIPTION: The Village of Glen Ellyn has a great opportunity for a committed, team oriented, and highly motivated MPA graduate (or student who has completed all MPA coursework) to join the Village Manager’s Office as an Administrative Intern. The Village of Glen Ellyn takes pride in helping the intern gain exposure to innovative local government best practices and management techniques---all designed to help further prepare the individual for a successful career in local government. Previous interns have obtained successful full-time positions both locally and throughout the country. The work performed by the Administrative Intern will be highly visible and have a direct impact on the organization. Typical assignments/projects will involve assisting with developing and analyzing budgets, performing policy and program analysis, researching best practices and innovative programs, developing recommendations for consideration by senior management, assisting with public outreach and education initiatives, and participating in and/or leading a variety of special projects concerning organization-wide initiatives. Also serves as the staff liaison to the Environmental Commission. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Provides administrative support to senior management on various special projects, programs and/or services; recommends and assists in implementing improved methods, policies, or procedures; also provides assistance as needed to operating departments on a project-by-project basis.

 Serves as staff liaison to the Environmental Commission, and provides administrative support to the Historic Preservation Commission staff liaison.

 Conducts research and analytical studies on a variety of programs and issues; coordinates and expedites reports and program information from departmental input; develops procedures and forms; formulates recommendations and prepares reports and correspondence.

 Assists in determining financial methods, procedures and costs pertaining to a departmental service or program; conducts cost benefit analyses and reviews and prepares financial and statistical reports; coordinates contract arrangements with other organizations, consultants, or vendors.

 Provides courteous and responsive customer service to residents and businesses in person, via phone, and in written correspondence.

 Develops cooperative relationships with other departments, officials, consultants, and the public; makes occasional public presentations on assigned projects and programs.

Village of Glen Ellyn

www.glenellyn.org

 Assists with the Village’s budgetary process by inputting data, performing appropriate analysis, and preparing necessary reports.

 Attends and participates in various organizational meetings, including, but not limited to, Village Board meetings, senior management meetings, Commission meetings, and community outreach initiatives.

 May research and prepare grant applications, and assist with the administration thereof.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must currently be enrolled in (or just recently graduated from) an accredited college or university graduate program, with major coursework in Public Administration or related field. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for municipal government, and a commitment to service. Must also be able to effectively interpret and analyze information, and be able to draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations. The ability to prepare studies and reports concerning complex matters is also critical. Must also be able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and perform both complex and routine administrative work with speed and accuracy. The ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner is also a must. Proficiency in MS Office software and related applications is required. This is a temporary, part-time position that involves working a minimum of 24 hours/week (but candidate may work up to 30-40 hours per week, if desired). The work schedule is flexible to accommodate the student’s course-work; however, some evening meetings will be required. The ideal candidate will be willing to commit to a one to two-year internship.

SALARY/BENEFITS: The pay offered for this part-time, non-exempt position is $15.00/hour; position also qualifies for participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) defined benefit pension plan.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter vgeresume@glenellyninfo.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.

2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #05-13 Admin. Intern) in the subject line of their e-mail.

3. The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and a post-offer medical physical with a drug/alcohol screen.

The position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes will begin immediately. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000. THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Local Jobs with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Chicago

Vets get preference for first 48 hrs.



Two processes are currently available to apply for Local Hire positions:



Process 1--- Candidates in DuPage/Cook County may immediately apply for

jobs at the following E-Mail address:

FEMA@workforceboard.org



Applicants must include the Local Hire Job Order Number and Job Title on

the subject line of the E-Mail AND on their resume.





Process 2---Candidates for all counties may apply to:

www.IllinoisJobLink.com



Applicants must register on the job site to apply. NOTE, the State of

Illinois restricts submission of resumes to Veterans and their spouses for

the first 48 hours.



Our FEMA Local Hire jobs will NOT be visible to NON-Veterans for 48 hours.



If you have any questions, please contact Shirley Schell at

shirley.schell@fema.dhs.gov or FEMA cell 571-329-6103





Requirements for All Local Hire Positions, FEMA



• This job is a Full-Time temporary job lasting up to 120 days dependent

on workload.

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

• Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Applicant must be able to pass a background investigation which includes

finger printing and credit check.

• Applicant must be a US citizen and must provide 2 forms of identification.

• Applicant will furnish his/her own transportation to and from work and

should live within 50 miles of the employing office.

• Employee will be required to participate in Mandatory Direct

Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payment.

• The Federal Emergency Management Agency is committed to employing a

highly qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation. All

applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color,

national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, non-disqualifying

physical handicap, sexual orientation, and any other non-merit factor.

The federal government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



OTHER INFORMATION:



FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure

that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our

capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and

mitigate all hazards.

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Local Hire Job Order Number: 4116-005

Number of Positions: 2



Job Title: Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist



Job Description:

-Use ESRI ArcGIS software to research, digitize, edit, analyze, and

symbolize spatial information related to disaster preparedness, response,

and recovery

-Design or prepare graphic representations of GIS data using GIS hardware

or software

-Enter data into GIS database and maintain or modify existing GIS databases

-Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness,

quality, or completeness of documentation



Required Skills:

-At least two years of experience with GIS systems or 2 years of college

and/or Technical Certificate in Geography, Geology, Computer Science or

Related Discipline

-Proficiency with ESRI Arc GIS desktop software suite, standard and large

format plotters



Work Location and Salary:

DuPage or Cook County: $37.00 ph

Univ. of Illinois Asst. Dir. of Payables - Urbana/Champaign, IL

UIUC: Assistant Director of Payables

5/28/2013



Duties/Responsibilities

The University of Illinois seeks an Assistant Director of Payables to provide leadership in the administration of the Vendor Maintenance and the Reporting and Analytics sections of the University Payables (UPAY) office within the Office of Business and Financial Services. This person will serve in a key leadership role and will be responsible for identifying and assessing strategic opportunities to improve efficiencies and strengthen the quality of service provided to both internal and external customers of UPAY. Additional responsibilities include:



Provide leadership and direction in the daily operations of the UPAY Vendor Maintenance section, which includes oversight of the University’s 1099 MISC. reporting obligations.

Provide leadership and direction in the daily operations of the UPAY Reporting and Analytics section, which includes development, delivery and oversight of internal and external reporting, data management and UPAY operating systems.

Directly supervise the UPAY Coordinator for Vendor Maintenance and the UPAY Coordinator for Reporting and Analytics. This position is also responsible for the indirect supervision of the staff reporting to the coordinators (8 total staff).

Investigate, assess, implement and administer University, State and Federal policies and procedures related to W8 and W9 collection and updates as they relate to UPAY Vendor Maintenance functions. Contribute to the development and administration of University policies and procedures related to University Payables in conjunction with UPAY Management team.

Oversee the development and administration of internal and external reporting initiatives related to Banner, Travel and Expense Management (TEM) system, P-Card, T-Card, and UPAY Customer Service. Contribute to the development and administration of all UPAY analytics initiatives in conjunction with the UPAY Management team.

Develop and administer operating procedures and compliance oversight for collection, assessment, and submission of 1099 MISC reportable transactions based on University policy, Federal law, State statute, and best business practices.

Direct the development of standardized management reports, analyses, data, and information to monitor the performance of UPAY systems and to meet management’s reporting needs.

Develop and recommend performance goals, process improvements, and strategic plans for the Vendor Maintenance and the Reporting and Analytics sections of UPAY.

Attend University meetings in support of assigned operations and on behalf of the Associate Director when requested.

As directed, coordinate the compilation of UPAY transaction activity for internal and external audit requests as well as any FOIA requests.

Education and Experience

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, accounting, finance or related field with two years' professional-level experience in a professional business environment.



Other requirements include: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels in a large organization; proven organizational skills in managing competing priorities, project deadlines; demonstrated supervisory and business process management experience; experience with an Oracle RDMS; working expertise with Structured Query Language (SQL); proficiency with MS Office Suite; including MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Access; ability to work both independently and as a member of a team; to exercise good judgment, maturity, professionalism and discretion in the performance of all assignments; ability and willingness to perform at consistently high levels and occasionally outside normal business hours, as dictated by operational needs of the unit; ability to demonstrate initiative in the performance of duties and in the acquisition of job knowledge; ability to support the Management and objectives of University Payables as well as those of the Office of Business and Financial Services; ability to travel overnight.



Preferred candidates will possess: Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) or an equivalent professional business certification; comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable industry best practices and standard industry metrics; expertise with data analysis and management report development; working knowledge of SCT Banner Finance, TEM (Infor XM), and Banner Document Management System (BDMS); familiarity with the Business and Financial Policies and Procedures manual of the University of Illinois, and State of Illinois and University procurement statutes, regulations and procedures.





Applications

This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by June 13, 2013 at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.





Employee Relations and Human Resources

271 Henry Administration Building, MC 341

506 South Wright Street

Urbana, IL 61801

(217) 333-2600





The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. University Administration welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

Regional Planning Liasion/Transportation Planner I, Kane County Division of Transportation - Geneva, IL (Chicago Far West Suburbs)

TRANSPORTATION


Regional Planning Liaison/Transportation Planner I

$35,000-$45,000 annually 40HRS/Week



The Planning Liaison is responsible for regional transportation planning and programming activities related to highway, transit and bicycle/pedestrian facilities and projects. Responsibilities also include coordination with and assistance to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors (KKCOM) in obtaining and administering federal and state transportation funds; technical support to the Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors (KKCOM) through research, report preparation and agency coordination efforts; and implementation of the Kane County 2040 Transportation Plan and regional transportation projects, studies and programs. Acts as the Kane County Bicycle & Pedestrian Planner and is responsible for updating the County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan.

The Liaison serves as a communication link between the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and local governments and participates in the CMAP committee structure.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field. Candidate should possess excellent writing and public presentation skills, map interpretation, analytical and computer skills. Desired qualifications: Two to five years of experience in a related field.



Submit cover letter, resume and references to:



Kane County Department of Human Resource Management

719 S. Batavia Avenue

Geneva, IL 60134

Email: hrmcorrespondence@co.kane.il.us



Download employment application at www.countyofkane.org





Applicants must submit to a criminal background check.



EEO Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Regional Policy Director, Bicycle Colorado - Denver, CO

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Regional Policy Director

The Organization

Bicycle Colorado is the statewide bicycling organization dedicated to

building a bicycle-friendly Colorado. The non-profit is celebrating its

twenty-first anniversary and continues to grow in members and revenue.

Recognized as one of the top bicycle advocacy organizations in the country,

Bicycle Colorado works to grow active transportation in the state.

Bicycle Colorado’s core programs are Adult and Youth Bicycle Education,

Complete Streets, Mountain Bike Trail Pros, and Share the Road outreach.

Improving safety and conditions for bicyclists are central to every

campaign.

Bicycle Colorado’s office is conveniently located in vibrant downtown

Denver near bike paths, light rail lines, and bus stations. Indoor bicycle

parking is provided.

The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Regional Campaign Director will

lead regional campaigns designed to direct more public resources to

improving safety and access for active transportation. In addition, this

position will seek opportunities to unify state and local bicycle and

pedestrian traffic laws. Initial focus will be on the Denver metropolitan

area.

The ideal candidate will be able to confidently connect with governmental

leaders (commissioners, council people, mayors, etc.) and agency staff

(engineers, planners, administrators etc.) while bringing together active

transportation backers in support of a common vision. Maneuvering through

complex community political issues with sensitivity while keeping a project

on track will be a key component of this role.

Candidate must possess the ability to envision and communicate big-picture

goals while creating and tracking a path to implementation.

We seek a person who is comfortable and productive working with minimal

supervision, in an environment that is fast paced and entrepreneurial.

This newly-created position is initiated through grants and donor funding

and will play a role in attracting ongoing revenues to grow and sustain the

program. Identification and

recruitment of continued funding, in partnership with the development team,

is an expectation of the position.

Essential Functions

ï‚· Develop and enhance relationships with active transportation partners

ï‚· Identify priority campaign opportunities and strategies to implement

ï‚· Attend regional transportation meetings

ï‚· Communicate effectively with policy makers, community members, funders,

transportation engineers, planners, etc.

ï‚· Serve as liaison with local advocacy organizations

 Effective presentation of organization’s mission and programs

ï‚· Assist with relevant organizational communications

ï‚· Track program activities and achievements

ï‚· Stay current on active transportation innovations

ï‚· Ability to flex schedule to work occasional evenings and weekends as

needed

ï‚· Assist with other programs and events as needed

Background Sought

ï‚· Knowledge of transportation planning and funding procedures

ï‚· Experience organizing social change campaigns

ï‚· Understanding of local government decision making processes

ï‚· Confidence to operate in political environments

ï‚· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

ï‚· Bridge building (figurative not literal)

ï‚· Commitment to advancing active transportation

ï‚· Awareness of bicycling issues in Colorado

ï‚· Established network of relevant contacts is a plus

ï‚· Interest in working with disadvantaged communities

ï‚· Attention to detail with strong time-management and organizational skills

Compensation

A base salary around $50,000 will be awarded to the successful candidate.

Future compensation determined by achieving program and organizational

goals. Health, dental, vision, vacation, transit benefit, and retirement

plan match included in package. This is a unique opportunity to play a

major role improving transportation safety and access for people in

Colorado.


How to Apply

Qualified candidates please submit resume, cover letter and references to:

jobs@bicyclecolorado.org. Active transportation advocacy is a developing

career field currently without established educational tracks. Please

address how your professional experience, education and skillset will apply

to the functions of this position.

Effective May 20, 2013 until position is filled. Completion of search will

be posted at www.BicycleColorado.org

Bicycle Colorado’s policy is to offer equal employment opportunity to all

its applicants and employees.

Asst. Commissioner, Dept. of Housing and Economic Development - City of Chicago

Job Description

ASST COMMISSIONER

Job Number: 242297

Description

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER



JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
City of Chicago - Department of Housing and Economic Development

Within the Business Development Division, manages and directs the Special

Service Areas (SSA) programs and Local Industrial Retail Initiatives

(LIRI). This includes but is not limited to fiscal and programmatic

overview, program staff management, evaluation of program successes and

challenges and clear understanding of city-wide policies, procedures and

any tax implications which may impact other programs. In addition,

position will be required to attend meetings within the various program

districts and communicate and interface with various stakeholders.



DUTIES

Develop, implement and monitor programs designed to improve and expand

departmental services

Analyze and evaluate program efficiency and recommends improvements for

same

Direct subordinate personnel responsible for executing programmatic

objectives and policies

Establish work priorities for departmental programs

Ensure subordinates' compliance with departmental rule

Apprise the commissioner and other departmental managers of the status of

projects

Represent the Commissioner and the department at conferences, meetings,

and to the general public regarding the operations of the department

Oversee the preparation of major contracts to which the department is a party

Communicate instructions issued by the Commissioner to other departmental

managers and subordinate staff


THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications


Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's

degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a directly

related field, supplemented by two years of managerial experience.



Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited

college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or

has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree

program.









Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

Masters Degree in Public or Business Administration, Urban Planning or a

related field

Experience managing a Special Service Area

Experience managing a community-based development organization





NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information

about your educational background and your work experience. You must

include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you

are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail

to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it

will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position.

There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a

resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online

resume fields.





This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will

include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test 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.



NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license,

or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.





Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are

selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information

regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the

qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of

Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be

withdrawn and you will not be hired





Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided

on the application form and documents submitted with the application.

Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second

party applications will be accepted.



An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of

residency will be required at the time of employment.



If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your

application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human

Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. You will be required to

provide information regarding your request.



ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED

FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.





City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer





City of Chicago

Department of Human Resource



Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo

Choi, Commissioner



Job Posting: 2013-May-27
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:

2013-Jun-13

Starting Pay Rate: $88,000.00 - $93,000.00

Planning Group Leader, RS&H - St. Charles, IL (Chicago, Far West Suburbs)

Planning Group Leader


RS&H - Saint Charles, IL

RS&H, whose tradition began in 1941, is a facilities and infrastructure consulting firm whose client-centered program structure provides value-added solutions to clients around the world. Our firm is rapidly growing and is seeking innovative and forward thinking professionals at all levels to join our dynamic team.



RS&H’s success is due in large part to the hard work and dedication of its associates. We recognize and reward the efforts of our associates by providing them an array of professional development opportunities and comprehensive compensation and benefits plans.



RS&H, a leading national planning and design firm, has an opening for the position of Planning Studio Leader (Planner V) in the Chicago office. RS&H’s Chicago practice is seeking a motivated senior practitioner to lead the office’s community/urban and regional planning practice. Qualified candidates will have a degree in the field of urban planning or closely related field with 10 years’ experience or more in community planning, context sensitive solutions, and urban design. The position is expected to evolve into a Midwest planning practice leadership role for these services. It will report to the Great Lakes Planning Market Leader



The successful candidate will help develop a mid-west community planning practice with emphasis first in the Chicago region. We are committed to providing outstanding professional services and technical excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, personnel, production, business development and related tasks. Typical assignments include: land use planning, transit and TOD planning, site and development planning; context sensitive solutions, redevelopment planning feasibility and finance, environmental studies, water front planning, design guideline, comprehensive plans, corridor and downtown plans and related assignments. Duties include:



Business Development



Project management and key professional resource in assigned market area.



Recruit, direct and supervise a professional technical group.



Operating and marketing budgets, goal setting, staffing, recruiting, project coordination and productivity necessary to provide high quality services.



Oversees all design, management and technical aspects of all projects within the group.



Coordinates with other office directors/leaders to ensure a consistent level of technical standards and applications among offices.



Requirements



Bachelor’s degree in Planning. Master’s Degree Desired.



10+ years’ experience in successful project management and profitable practice building



AICP required



LEED Accredited Professional is desirable.



Working knowledge of common technology and communication tools. Capability in specialized technology transportation or land use analysis or decision support tools a plus.



When applying to this position, please include your salary requirements on your cover letter or resume. RS&H offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.



For a complete list of our current openings or for more information about our company, please see our website http://www.rsandh.com .

Home Preservation Advisor, The Resurrection Project - Chicago

Home Preservation Advisor

Posted by: The Resurrection Project
Posted date: May-22-13
Location: Chicago

Description

Post Details
Job Title	Home Preservation Advisor
Posted By	The Resurrection Project
Job Function	Advisor
Salary Range	Not Applicable
Start Date	July 2013
Hourly Wage Range	Not Applicable
City	Chicago
State	IL
Deadline
Agency Email	trpjobsresurrectionproject.org.
Job Categories
Location	Location -> Illinois ->Chicago / Cook County
Type of Work	Type of Work ->Finance / Accounting
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time

The Resurrection Project (TRP) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization. Founded by a
coalition of Pilsen churches in 1990, The Resurrection Project's mission is to build relationships
and challenge people to act on their faith and values to create healthy communities through
organizing, education and community development. The organization primarily serves low and
moderate-income families in Chicagoland, targeting the southwest communities of Pilsen, Little
Village, Back of the Yards, and Melrose Park.
The Home Preservation Advisor is responsible for the implementation of foreclosure and default
counseling across TRP’s target communities. Services provided include foreclosure/default
counseling, post-purchase counseling, and educational workshops. Other duties include building
relationships with industry entities and key individuals, and working collectively with TRP’s
team to accomplish annual goals. The Home Preservation Advisor is a member of the Financial
Services Division and works with other staff to further TRP's mission through the promotion of
financial literacy, sustainable homeownership, and wealth building.

Mandatory Job Qualifications

*Provide one-on-one counseling and analysis for clients facing foreclosure and provide
information regarding available workout options.
*Develop a superior knowledge of and utilize available resources, options, tools, and guidelines
to assist borrowers.
*Develop individualized Financial Action Plans with participants.
*Analyze complex situations and provide viable solutions.
*Recruit community participants by supporting outreach activities, including attending events
and organizing workshops sponsored by TRP, among other activities.
*Assure accuracy of data input into client tracking database.
*Coordinate with other staff to schedule appointments and counsel participants seeking
additional services.
*Work closely the Financial Services Team to enhance and expand services.
*Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with participants, leaders, TRP member
institutions, and partners to promote and further TRP's Financial Services goals and
organizational mission.
*Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
*Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
*Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

*Bachelor's degree; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience in housing counseling, community development,
finance, real estate, social work or related field.
*Certification from HUD/NeighborWorks/NCLR preferred in Foreclosure Intervention and
Default Counseling within one year of hire.
*Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
*Ability to deal calmly with clients who are distressed and highly emotional.
*Strong aptitude in lending or origination and familiarity with mortgage documents.
*Advisor must be skilled in money management solutions:
• Analyzing financial data and creating budgets.
• Negotiate solutions with mortgage lenders, loan servicers and real estate agents.
• Experience in pulling, reading and analyzing credit reports.
• Create a written action plan for each client, assign financial goals necessary for
client to prevent foreclosure and provide follow-up with client.
• Prepare financial package and submit to lender/loan servicer in a timely manner.
• Follow up with lenders on a consistent basis to obtain updates.
*Ability to meet strenuous goals.
*Knowledge of the Illinois foreclosure process a plus
*Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social,
faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
*Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
*Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required.
*Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
*Attention to details.
Special Working Conditions and Demands
*Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
*Access to a car, valid drivers license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and
sometimes out of state.
 

How to Apply

This job is open for online applications.
. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest and skill set to trpjobs@resurrectionproject.org. Please no phone calls.

Various Openings with Illinois Tollway - Chicago (West Suburbs)

•  Accountant ($18.92 - $38.78/Hour)
• An associate’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of work experience as an accountant in an organization of at least $25 million in revenue OR an equivalent combination of college accounting courses and work experience is required.
• Good aptitude for the concepts of accounting and good attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A good ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• Previous experience with Peachtree or any other modern, standard general ledger system of accounting

·         Construction Insurance Analyst ($17.74 - $36.34/Hour)

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a college with preference in business administration or related field is required.
• Additionally, the incumbent will have a minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in administration of a risk management program, preferably with at least two years in supervisory capacity.
• Public sector claims and construction work is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and outlook is required.

• INTERN/Business Systems/Fleet ($12 .00 - $14.00/Hour)

o   The incumbent must be currently studying in the fields of Business, Project Management, or a related field, going into his/her 3rd or 4th year of an Accredited Undergraduate College/University Program, or starting a Graduate Program

o   Must be able to work a forty (40) hour work week, Monday through Friday.

o   Excellent verbal communication, written, research and organization skills are required.

o   Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

o   Perform basic office functions such as filing, copying and faxing.

Environmental Protection Specialist - U.S. DOT - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:Environmental Protection Specialist GS-0028-12/13 (Open to All U.S. Citizens) SB

Department:Department Of Transportation

Agency:Maritime Administration

Job Announcement Number:MARAD.HQ-2013-0072

SALARY RANGE:	$74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Thursday, May 23, 2013 to Monday, June 03, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0028-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Washington, DC, USView Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. A separate job announcement is being advertised for applicants eligible for status consideration. Current and former status employees and veterans who qualify under VEOA are encouraged to also apply to announcement: MARAD.HQ-2013-0071

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maritime Administration is the agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation. Its programs promote the use of waterborne transportation and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system, and the viability of the U.S. merchant marine. The Maritime Administration works in many areas involving ships and shipping, shipbuilding, port operations, vessel operations, national security, environment, and safety.

This position is located in the Office of Environment, Office of Environment and Compliance, Maritime Administration (MARAD). 

This position is established to support the development of guidance and policy interpretation on MARAD project development processes. This includes the following:

(1) Meeting environmental requirements.

(2) Environmental streamlining.

(3) The merger of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) with other environmental requirements.

(4) Integration of environmental and planning requirements.

(5) Providing training to both internal and external patterns.

(6) Supporting integration of public participation principles and interagency coordination throughout project development.

(7) Supporting research activities.

The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of management practices and procedures sufficient to resolve problems and interpret policies, procedures and regulations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. citizen and meet specialized experience
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Provide all required documents by closing date
• Position is telework eligible
• Announcement also advertised to status applicants: MARAD.HQ-2013-0071
• Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 30 days

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As a Environmental Protection Specialist; you will:

• Develop and review Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions for Agency actions. Provide technical assistance to the Director and senior staff in the Office of Environment in support of carrying out the Agency’s duties under NEPA. Responsibilities include preparation of necessary program and project correspondence.
• Relate the application of the relevant policies and procedures to the other factors and impacts of a programs and project under consideration. 
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation to assure that the jurisdictional responsibilities of other Federal agencies are properly considered in environmental factors.
• Serve as team leader for projects involving the work of other staff offices or functional specialist/officials from operating offices, state, city county and private companies all of whom may have an interest in the environmental program.
• Communicate decisions concerning the application of policies and procedures to other environmental factors and impacts of projects under consideration. 

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

LEVEL	To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the following:
GRADE 12	Experience in applying a wide range of concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical and diagnostic methods and techniques to address technical issues or problems.
GRADE 13	Experience in providing  advice relative to the development of guidance and policy interpretation in support of the National Environmental Policy Act and office of Environment.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Government Travel Card - You must be able to obtain and retain a Government contractor-issued travel card to be used for official business as a condition of employment. If unable to obtain and/or retain a card, you may be subject to removal. Those who fail to meet this condition of employment will have our offer of employment rescinded.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze, which is based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference that have provided supporting documents will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If your resume does not support the specialized experience, or if your application does not support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions, your final rating may be modified and/or you may be disqualified from consideration.

To preview questions please click here.

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Benefits include health and life insurance, annual and sick leave, and retirement benefits. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal Employees here. This position is telework eligible.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

• To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
• Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
• You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.

If you are having difficulty applying online, send an email to transjobs@dot.gov or call us at (202)366-1298.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents must be provided by the close date:

• RESUME - Showing relevant experience and education and fully supporting the required specialized experience.
• COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE
• VETERANS - In order to be considered as a preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD214 need not be official but must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.
• SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS - If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility (e.g. military spouse or persons with disabilities), you must provide appropriate supporting documentation such as PCS orders describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability, etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments. Documents are only required if requesting non-competitive consideration.
• DISPLACED EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT DOCUMENTS - Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP/ICTAP. You must submit ALL of the following: (1) your most recent performance appraisal, (2) the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and (3) your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. In addition, you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (falling in the Gold Category).

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Automated Staffing Office
Phone: 202-366-1298
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: TRANSJOBS@dot.gov

Agency Information:
DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, DC
20590
US
Fax: 571-258-4052

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You may check your application status into by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.

Policy Analyst, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Dept. of Ed. - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:Policy Analyst, GS-301-13 (DEU)

Department:Department Of Education

Agency:Office of Vocational and Adult Education

Job Announcement Number:OVAE-2013-0011

SALARY RANGE:	$89,033.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, May 21, 2013 to Tuesday, June 04, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0301-13
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Few vacancies in the following location: District Of Columbia County, DC, USView Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	One or more vacancies may be filled through this announcement. This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens. The area of consideration for this position is "All Recruiting Sources" for Non-status candidates. Announcement OVAE-2013-0014 is open concurrently with an area of consideration of "Federal Agencies" for status candidates. Applicants with non competitive eligibility (i.e. 30% Disabled Veterans, Sch. A, etc) should also apply under announcement OVAE-2013-0014.

JOB SUMMARY:

Join our Team! The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is looking for the best and brightest to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation.

The Office of Vocational and Adult Education directs, administers, coordinates, and makes policy decisions for the vocational technical, adult education, and literacy programs.  The incumbent of this position serves as a Policy Analyst in the Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) in the Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE).  This incumbent plans, implements, coordinates and monitors programs and policies in OVAE and coordinates OVAE policy and programs with other offices in the Department of Education and other agencies of the Executive Branch.  The incumbent maintains expertise on career and technical education, adult education and literacy, as well as secondary and postsecondary education and workforce development programs that affect the implementation of OVAE program.  The incumbent serves as a source of information on OVAE programs and policies for other offices in the Department, Congressional staff, and the public.

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must complete a Background Investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must complete a One-year Probationary Period.
• Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
• Drug Testing (if applicable)

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The incumbent carries out a wide variety of assignments relating to the development and formulation of policy, implementation of policies and programs, budget formulation, coordination of policies and programs with other Department components, and interagency coordination.  Identifies and provides analyses of major issues affecting national secondary education, career and technical education, adult education and literacy, and workforce development policy. Forecasts and define topic for analysis; prepares background papers, information memoranda, and analyses on sensitive topics; identifies policy issues; reviews and analyzes existing studies, reports, evaluations, and other information related to these issues; and assesses implication of such information for new policy or implementation strategies for OVAE programs.  Develops, maintains, and exercises substantial technical knowledge of the programs administered by OVAE and related federal and state programs; provides information on the administration, outcomes, and effectiveness of these programs to the Director, other OVAE divisions, Department offices operating related programs, and Department administrative, policy, and budget offices.  Reviews and analyzes documents for accuracy, quality, and consistency with the policies of OAS, as well as broad Department and Administration policies; makes recommendations, directly to authors or through OAS, on improving the accuracy and usefulness of documents, and/or comments on inconsistency with established Department policy or objectives.  Advises OVAE staff on major and controversial issues; elicits and compiles other viewpoints, options, and alternatives from concerned parties, and provides a complete perspective on issues. Provides technical advice to OVAE staff on the policy implications of alternative options. Represents OVAE in meetings and conferences with state and local educational and governmental officials, and private and public organizations. Explain policy directives of OVAE and the Department and their implications, assesses the concerns and problems, of these organizations, and keeps the Director apprised of customers' concerns and needs.  Participates in the development, analysis, and review of legislative, budgetary, and administrative responses to problems of national scope. Major responsibility for development of proposed legislation and Congressional testimony and substantial contributions to the development of the program budget.

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(GS-13) One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.  This experience must be equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal government.

Examples of such experience may include: developing internal policy and procedures on administrative issues; working with others to develop resolutions to office management problems; developing new office management systems; reviewing and analyzing documents, directives, and reports; conducting studies on resource needs and problems; preparing status reports; developing and coordinating preparation of briefing material for senior management; conducting on-site reviews of administration and internal operations of a program; negotiating agreements; and studying the impact of legislation and regulations on a program.

For full qualifications go to:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp

APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants are expected to possess the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below to qualify for this position. These KSAs are addressed in the self-assessment questionnaire that you will complete for this announcement. You do not need to respond separately to the KSAs listed below. Your answers to the on-line experience questions will serve as responses to the KSAs.  Your application will be evaluated based on your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies (KSAs): 1. Knowledge of the operation, administration, outcomes and effectiveness of programs administered by OVAE, to inform policy analysis, consultation with the public and officials, and policy recommendations.  2. Knowledge of major national education issues, especially those affecting career and technical education, secondary education, adult education and literacy, and workforce development.  3. Skill in writing policy letters, non-regulatory guidance documents, and program regulations and notices for federal programs that are clear and concise in order to effectively and accurately represent legislative requirements and the Department's policy.  4. Skill in analyzing and interpreting evaluation and research findings in education and skill in integrating research findings across program and organizational lines.  5. Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing, to organize ideas, and to present facts in an objective manner, in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

WARNING! High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, essay responses, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from best-qualified status or result in a lowered status. Your responses to the vacancy questions must be substantiated by your on-line resume. Be sure that the experience/education as described on your resume contains accurate and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings can/will be changed, or you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible. Eligible candidates will be placed for selection consideration into three (3) categories as described below: 1 - Qualified Category - Applicants who have a "Q" meet the specialized experience outlined in the Minimum Qualification Requirements section of this announcement. 2 - Well Qualified Category - Applicants who have a "WQ" exceed the Minimum Qualification Requirements based on review of resume and vacancy specific questions. 3 - Best Qualified Category - Applicants who have a "BQ" meet Outstanding level based on review of resume and vacancy specific questions. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification.

To preview questions please click here.

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The Department of Education offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave, federal holidays, health and life insurance, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Click on Benefits to find out more about federal benefits. Why Work at ED? The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is a great place to work. For more detailed information regarding our various work sites, please click on the link below: Work Site Locations

As an ED employee, you will benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a productive balance between work and home, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (4 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other incentives such as Telecommuting and Alternative Work Schedules also may be available to you.

ED offers positions that are fair and competitive in compensation; developmental opportunities to exhibit teamwork and goal-oriented projects to enrich your federal career. 

Student Loan Repayment may be paid if negotiated and approved prior to appointment.

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Federal Government is committed to expanding access to employment by hiring people with disabilities; providing technical assistance and information on reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities; and identifying and removing barriers to work.  Persons with disabilities may apply for jobs filled either competitively (where qualified individuals compete with one another through a structured process), noncompetitively (where a qualified individual may be selected based on a special appointing authority), or through an excepted appointing authority for people with disabilities (i.e. Schedule A).  People who are selected for a Federal job must meet the qualification requirements for the position and be able to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  For information on "People with Disabilities" please visit http://opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp”>

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)- Eligible federal employees who were in positions and who were displaced from their positions may be eligible for selective priority over other candidates, under the ICTAP or the CTAP.  Information about these programs may be found at the following links. In order to qualify, your application must receive a score of 85 in comparison with the knowledge, skills and abilities criteria.  If you believe you are eligible for this special consideration, it is critical that you read the information provided in the links below.

http://www.ed.gov/about/jobs/open/edhires/ctap.html"> CTAP

http://www.ed.gov/about/jobs/open/edhires/ctap.html">ICTAP

Student Loan Default

Applicants selected for positions are subject to a background check to verify that he or she has not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants found to be in default will be contacted to make arrangements for repayment prior to being made an official offer of employment.

ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS MAY BE MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE OPENING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, SHOULD VACANCIES OCCUR.

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**Applications submitted via EdHIRES must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants MUST CONTACT the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted. WARNING! Your responses to the vacancy questions must be substantiated by your on-line resume. Be sure that the experience/education as described on your resume contains accurate and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings can/will be changed, or you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible.

Veterans interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, may send an email to Iwork@ed.gov to schedule an appointment for a session.  "Veterans Counseling Session must be placed in the subject line of the email."

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

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AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Latrina Thomas
Phone: 202-453-6356
Fax: 202-479-6745
Email: Latrina.thomas@ed.gov

Agency Information:
EDUCATION-OFC OF VOCATIONAL & ADULT EDUCATION
400 Maryland Ave. S.W.
Attn: Human Resources Services
Washington, DC
20202
US
Fax: 202-479-6745

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

We will inform you of the status of your application at four stages: (1) Upon receipt of your application; (2) Upon minimum qualification determinations; (3) Upon issuing the highly qualified candidates to the hiring official; and finally (4) once a selection is made. It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file with USAJOBS. You will be notified of our application status by the servicing Human Resources Specialist via email. You may also check the status of your application at USA JOBS.