Contracts Coordinator, Chicago Department of Transportation - Chicago

Applicants must apply through the City’s website:

http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp/svcs/city_of_chicago_jobopportunities.html

The Chicago Department of Transportation (“CDOT”) is responsible for all aspects of the public way in
Chicago, from thousands of miles of streets and sidewalks to hundreds of bridges to street lighting to the
Riverwalk. The Contracts Coordinator works to support the varied and essential functions of this
department.


Job Description
CONTRACTS COORD
Job Number:
254566
Description
CONTRACTS COORDINATOR
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 Assist the Contracts Administrator in managing and supervising staff in addition
to handling a portion of the workload related to developing, awarding, and
managing a broad range of contract types (commodities, work services, a/e,
professional services, revenue generating, construction, etc.) for use by the
Department of Transportation.
 Work with Contracts Administrator to develop monthly/quarterly/annual work.plan
and buying plan to manage existing contracts and to develop and award new
contracts. Manage assignments, implement and monitor work plan with staff and
coordinate with clients, other City Departments, other government entities(IDOT,
FHWA, FTA, etc.), and various stakeholders to meet deadlines driven by
construction schedules, grant/funding requirements, and Commissioner/Mayor’s
Office/Aldermanic priorities.
 Use of databases and software (such as oracle, business objects, excel, etc.) for
data gathering, analysis, and reporting of contract orders, payments, and staff
performance metrics. Identify and develop new workflow/processes and
supporting documents and tools to increase efficiency and quality of work
produced by the team. Develop and deliver training regarding contract and
payment policies and procedures.
 Develop new specifications for a broad range of contract types (commodities,
work services, a/e, professional services, revenue generating, construction, etc.)
including but not limited to materials used in construction and street lighting,
landscaping, architectural and engineering, planning, construction bids, etc.).
Review detailed technical specifications and advise project managers on legal,
administrative, and policy requirements for developing work product required for
advertisement, selection, and award of contracts.
 Draft RFP/Qs, contract clauses, amendments, and other memoranda or
documents as required. Advise Project Managers on the RFQ/P process,
including evaluation, interview/recommendation, and contract negotiation.  Coordinate with other user Departments and Sister agencies on contracts used
by multiple departments or multi-agency joint procurements.
 Work with other City Departments (Law, Procurement, Comptroller, etc.), other
government entities (IDOT, FHWA, FTA, etc.) and other parties to ensure that
contracts meet funding requirements and adhere to city, state, and federal laws
and other applicable policies from the advertisement, award, management,
close-out, and audit phases.
 Work with staff and CDOT divisions to manage current contracts including:
ensuring availability and encumbrance of funds, placing and receiving orders,
coordinating with vendors, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of orders, and
review and payment of invoices.
 Attend outreach events and develop/deliver training regarding CDOT contracting
opportunities.
 Work with project managers and Department of Procurement Services to
implement the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, including contract compliance.
 Contract monitoring and maintenance including: contract revisions, time
extensions, price increases, negotiated amendments, etc.
 And, other related duties as assigned.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Location: 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 600
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Shift: Monday thru Friday
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree
supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience in the
procurement of a variety of materials, supplies and services, or an equivalent
combination of training and 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.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of
processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.
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.
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.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an 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.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous experience advising on legal, administrative, and policy requirements for grants, contracts or technical
specs
Previous experience following software applications and/or databases Previous experience requiring the development, negotiation or administration of contracts
Previous supervisory experience
Previous service in the US Armed Forces
Knowledge of MS Office Applications
VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military
personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an
honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In
order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering
“yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least
six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States
on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach
documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online
application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on
official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a
letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character
of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure
to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the
Veterans Preference.
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 applicants
will be accepted.
Residency Requirement: 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.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner
Job Posting
: Mar 24, 2014, 12:01:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Apr 25, 2014, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 10 | Salary: $63,516.00
Pay Basis:Yearly

Pre-Awards Sponsored Projects Specialist, Office of Social Science Research, UIC - Chicago

The Office of Social Science Research at the University of Illinois at
Chicago seeks highly qualified and motivated candidates for the position
of Pre-Awards Sponsored Projects Specialist. This is a full-time academic
professional position.



*Responsibilities:*

The selected candidate will be able to perform professional level
pre-award duties for the social sciences and humanities disciplines of the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences. The candidate will work with faculty, students,
and staff at UIC and external collaborating institutions to develop and
submit sponsored project proposals to federal, state, and non-profit
sponsors using Fastlane, grants.gov, and other electronic platforms. 

These duties include but are not limited to proposal preparation, creating
budgets and other proposal related documents, ensuring that applications
are completed according to sponsor requirements and the FOA/ RFP, and
problem-solving submission issues. Other duties will include developing
and teaching grantsmanship workshops, developing resources for investigators,
managing and updating content of the OSSR website and listserv, working
collaboratively to develop policies and procedures for OSSR, and
performing other duties as assigned.



*Qualifications*:

·      A Bachelor's Degree in a Social Science or related field is required;
a Master's Degree with academic coursework in grant proposal development pre
ferred.

·      Five years pre-awards development experience in a social science disc
ipline, OR Certifications as a Certified Research Administrator, Certified
Pre Awards Research Administrator, or Certification in Project Management
pr
eferred.

·      Knowledge of grant submission electronic platforms, OMB Circulars
A-21 and A-133 preferred.

·      Strong communication, teaching, and organizational skills are a must.

·      Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and Acrobat Professional.



For consideration, complete the online application, and attach cover
letter, resume, three references and a statement describing background and
experience with social science research grants in relationship to this
position by April 11, 2014 to: https://jobs.uic.edu


The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


*Incomplete applications will not be considered. No calls please.*

Program Coordinator, Department of Urban Planning & Policy, UIC - Chicago

The Department of Urban Planning and Policy (UPP) in University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is looking for a temporary Program Coordinator for the Undergraduate Program in Urban and Public Affairs (UPA), this may lead to a permanent, full time position. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating and organizing programmatic activities in the teaching, research and service mission of the Department.

Position duties include:

1) The Program Coordinator will be independently responsible for the coordination of student,

academic, and alumni programs and projects developed by the UPA program, under the direction of the

UPP Head and Director of Undergraduate Studies. This will include acting as a liaison between the Program and its current and prospective students, as well as College-level and University-level administrators, and alumni; act as a liaison between the UPA office, business, and support staff of the College and Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and the Office of Admissions and Records as required.

2) The Program Coordinator will assist in the formulation of student, academic, alumni affairs management policies, and assist the Director in implementing the day-to-day management of student, academic, and alumni affairs program-level activities, including general office administration.

3) The Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating meetings, developing and delivering workshops and orientations relevant to the Program.

4) The Program Coordinator will coordinate general administrative functions of the Program, as well as independently manage the student admissions and student recruitment processes of the Program, as well as preparing reports for Academic Affairs, and organizing alumni information and events.

5) The Program Coordinator will assist the Director of Undergraduate Studies with periodic program reports to College and University administration.

6) The Program Coordinator will monitor the program’s website, notifying of any necessary changes, maintain the Program's student and applicant databases, write newsletters, and assist with proposals as needed.

7) Under the supervision of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Program Coordinator will manage the student admissions process, student recruitment, and program-level student services including the maintenance of student records.

8) The Program Coordinator will represent theHead as designated, at meetings with other administrative units of the University.

9) The Program Coordinator will supervise designated student and temporary employees and coordinate special projects.

10) Perform other program-related duties as needed and assigned.

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum 2 years of related work experience in a business or educational environment, as well as strong written and oral communications skills required. Database management skills required. Strong computer skills required, with some web design/administration experience preferred. Manage information and program data using computing systems. Knowledge of educational administrative technology and systems preferred. Excellent communication skills, both in listening and speaking, reading and writing; be sensitive to human differences, bilingual (knowledge of a spoken language of minority students/community members served is preferred, but not required).

Please send email expressing interest with subject line “Program Coordinator Position” and resume (including names and contact information for three references) as an attachment to Department of Urban Planning and Policy at upp@uic.edu byApril 4, 2014. No phone calls.

Business Development Associate, World Business Chicago - Chicago

Interested applicants should please email a cover letter and résumé to:
Carrie Simmons at csimmons@WorldBusinessChicago.com

Business Development Associate

World Business Chicago (WBC) is a not-for-profit economic development organization chaired by Mayor Rahm
Emanuel and led by a board of top private sector executives. World Business Chicago leads Chicago’s business
retention, attraction, and expansion efforts and raises the city’s position as a premier global business destination.
WBC fosters private sector growth through the advancement of a business-friendly environment that attracts
world-class talent.

WBC is seeking a full-time Business Development Associate to work with the business development team in
assisting companies that are seeking to locate or expand in the area, facilitating the retention of companies
already in the area, and approaching companies that would benefit from a relocation or expansion into the
Chicago area.

Under the direction of Senior Business Development staff, the Associate will:

 Contribute to the development and implementation of proactive outreach strategies designed to identify
and recruit targeted companies
 Assist in responding to client requests for information and proposals, including the collection and
analysis of real estate opportunities, incentive programs, industry trends, workforce characteristics,
business environment and other related information
 Conduct quantitative and qualitative research in connection with special economic development projects
 Prepare marketing presentations and promotional materials in connection with business development
events and meetings
 Provide support to the organization and conduct of selected tradeshows, professional conferences, and
special events
 Collaborate and maintain relationships with partner economic development agencies and organizations

The ideal candidate is client-focused, proactive, highly responsive, and results and goal-oriented. We seek
candidates with excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills. The candidate
should be able to organize and manage information for the production of internal reports. The candidate is a
team player with strong business and work ethic and has the ability to maintain confidentiality. Some travel
required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in economic development or real estate and a bachelor’s degree in
business, planning, policy, or a related field is desired.

If interested, please send a cover letter and résumé to:

Carrie Simmons
World Business Chicago
177 N. State St., Ste. 500
Chicago, Illinois, 60601

OR: csimmons@WorldBusinessChicago.com

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to reply individually to each applicant.
Once you have sent in your application, please do not contact us unless we ask you for further information.
World Business Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.

Director of Transportation, Village of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL (Chicago NW Suburbs)

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
Human Resources Department
101 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193
http://www.villageofschaumburg.com

INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Director of Transportation with an online application deadline of April 13, 2014

HIRING SALARY: $130,000 +/- dependent on qualifications
SALARY RANGE: $108,404.48 - $157,181.76

Very progressive, award winning community that is the economic center of the northwest Chicago suburbs seeks candidates to serve as its next Director of Transportation. Schaumburg is a community of neighbors accustomed to high quality municipal services and numerous cultural and recreational amenities. In addition to 67 shopping centers including Woodfield Mall, and more than 200 restaurants, Schaumburg is home to the Prairie Center for the Arts, the minor league Boomers baseball stadium, the Schaumburg Regional Airport and the Schaumburg Convention Center. Located 28 miles northwest of Chicago, Schaumburg hosts more than 5,000 businesses and is the corporate headquarters for Zurich and Motorola Solutions. More than 80,000 people work in Schaumburg’s business community which includes 10 industrial parks and more than 12 million square feet of office space.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under direction of the Village Manager, responsible for direction of the Transportation Department, the supervision of those employees within that Department and the administration of the Schaumburg Regional Airport, Municipal Helistop and Schaumburg Transit Program. The director is responsible for the short and long term goals pertinent to the department, developing and maintaining the Village’s transportation vision including integration of other agencies’ transportation vision; developing and overseeing airport capital improvement projects; providing technical and policy advice to boards, committees and commissions on transportation-related items; and represent the village regionally through coordination with various transportation agencies. Position is the senior management position with the Department requiring strong supervisory skills, public contact, and the ability to exercise good judgment, and work independently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the management of the Transportation Department, including the supervision of the employees within that Department. Responsible for the oversight of the Municipal Helistop and Schaumburg Regional Airport. Oversees staff that administers the Village’s transit program, including Dial-A-Ride Transportation, Woodfield Trolley, Pace Suburban Bus Routes, the Senior Citizen Taxi program, and Regional Transportation Authority passes. Primary liaison with transportation agencies including Division of Aeronautics - Illinois Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Regional Transportation Authority, Pace Suburban Bus, Metra Suburban Rail, Schaumburg Township, and Cook County Highway Department. Develops and administers Village policies on items relating to the Transportation Department. Represents the Village on transportation related items to other agencies, the media, and the public. Leads investigation of new transportation modes, improvements and technologies, considers new laws, regulations and funding opportunities. Provides technical advice and assistance to various boards, commissions, and committees on items involving the Transportation Department. Prepares and manages the Department's budget and those of the boards and commissions in which the department serves as staff, including the Transportation Committee, Pilots Technical Advisory Committee, Schaumburg Regional Airport Advisory Committee, Bikeways Advisory Committee, and Traffic Impact Advisory Committee. Oversees staff that administers the Village's fire lane program including the inspection and re-inspection to ensure compliance with approved site plans. Administers those aspects of the Capital Improvement Plan as they relate to the Transportation Department, including project development completion and financial record-keeping. Prepares and supervises amendments to the Village's Municipal Code. Oversees review of geometric and regulatory improvements to the roadway network, reviews or oversees staff for review of development proposals for traffic impact fee program, parking and circulation issues, and conduct roadway, bikeways and transit planning. Prepares recurring reports required by the Village Manager; prepares correspondence and memoranda on matters relating to the department. Provides technical guidance and assistance to members of the Transportation Department staff. Performs other tasks and duties as assigned. Attends various committee meetings. Monitors transportation complaints and requests for service from Village residents and performs follow-up to assure they are carried out. Reviews development requests to ensure compliance with applicable Village codes, ordinances, and policies. Oversees the preparation of all traffic studies and reviews proposed recommendations to traffic control. Field work may include exposure to extremes of temperature for prolonged periods or abrupt changes in temperature and high levels of noise for an extended period. Exposure to fumes or disagreeable odors.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in civil engineering, planning, public administration or closely related field required or be willing to attain one within three (3) years of employment. Five to seven years of transportation coordination experience with municipal, planning, engineering and governmental agencies; a general knowledge of or previous aviation experience. Five to seven years of managerial experience including contract management and public administration. Licensed professional engineer by the State of Illinois and/or American Institute of Certified Planners certification through the American Planning Association. Necessity to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Prolonged periods of concentration required for proof reading, evaluating site plans, calculation, evaluating site plans, reading and interpreting ordinances and policies.

Residency in the Village of Schaumburg is required within a reasonable amount of time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Ability to administer and supervise the activities of the department. Considerable knowledge of and experience in applying the principles, practices and laws of transportation engineering and planning. Experience using the principles of urban planning, transportation planning, municipal finance, land development, and economic development. Experience with budget preparation and monitoring. Experience working extensively with boards, commissions, media, public, and outside agencies. Ability to make effective verbal and written presentations. Ability to write reports and prepare related correspondence.

BENEFITS:
The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package to include: Section 125 cafeteria plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.

All applicants must submit an application on the Village of Schaumburg’s website on or before the deadline for consideration. No resumes or applications will be accepted apart from the Village of Schaumburg’s website for this position: https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Schaumburg

HOW TO APPLY

https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Schaumburg
All applicants must submit an application on the Village of Schaumburg’s website on or before the deadline for consideration. No resumes or applications will be accepted apart from the Village of Schaumburg’s website.

County Stat Analyst, Office of the County Executive - Rockville, MD (Washington, DC area)

Recruitment No.: IRC13972 Closing Date: April 2, 2014

COUNTYSTAT ANLAYST (PAI) Salary Range: $38,675 – $63,497
Office of the County Executive
255 Rockville Pike, Suite L-10, Rockville, MD 20850

CountyStat is an outcome-focused, data-driven "executive-information system" intended to drive
performance accountability and transparency, and provide the objective assessment of County
operations to management and other stakeholders. The primary purpose of this position is to provide
detailed and complex analysis and interpretation of raw "real time" operations-related, programmatic,
and fiscal data collected from all County departments, and to format data summaries into digital tables,
charts, maps, and other graphics for presentation and discussion at CountyStat meetings where top
officials monitor, assess, and discuss County departments' operations, effectiveness, efficiency, and
performance against goals and objectives. The analyst will also conduct site visits for on-site
observation and data collection at various levels of operations within assigned departments and collect
and evaluate information and data concerning daily operations, performance, budget utilization, and
inter-agency coordination -- to be incorporated into performance measures.

This recruitment is for Public Administration Intern (PAI) underfilling a career ladder series Senior
Management and Budget Specialist, grade 27. Series includes Management and Budget Specialist I, II
and III (grades 18, 22, and 25).

This position requires the ability to attend meetings and/or perform work duties outside of the office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: None.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Note: Some occupational fields for which the PAI class is used for training and specialized experience
require a specific professional Bachelor's Degree.

PREFERRED CRITERIA
Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your
resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the
preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. The system only allows for one
document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume.

(1) Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of program evaluation, process
improvement, and/or quantitative analysis.
(2) Experience in data gathering, interpretation, and analysis methods and approaches as applied to
the critical analysis of large volumes of data.
(3) Experience using technology to gather, manipulate, synthesize, interpret, critically analyze and
accurately and objectively present data in concise form (e.g. graph, chart or table) to a diverse
set of targeted audiences and in making presentations of information.
(4) Knowledge of and experience working with a broad set of technologies such as Oracle, GIS, and
MS Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The selection interview will evaluate such things as: experience developing and implementing
benchmarks, operational metrics, key performance indicators, logic models, surveys, or other types of
scorecards or evaluation tools and reports.

Mobility Manager, Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency - Cleveland

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Email: 

careers@mpo.noaca.org

Website: 

http://www.noaca.org

Location: 

Cleveland, OH

Salary Range: Minimum $48,187 – commensurate with experience

Job Description:

The Mobility Manger will oversee the coordinated transportation program by planning, and coordinating transportation for low income persons, the elderly, & persons with disabilities within the NOACA service area. The incumbent is responsible for: meeting with users and providers of transportation and human service organizations; developing transportation resource materials; applying for and administering federal transportation grants; maintaining records; submitting reports; supporting regional public transit operations and conducting community outreach. The incumbent is also responsible for agency interactions with ODOT, FTA, local public transit and human service agencies and regional transportation service providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities below are considered essential job functions. However, the requirements of the job are not limited solely to the responsibilities listed within this document. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Technical:

• Assist public transit agencies and human service agencies in the NOACA service area with mobility management planning

• Create and submit monthly reports to ODOT

• Cultivate partnerships and multi-agency coordinated transportation activities.

• Research needs and demands for users, identify funding alternatives, review regulatory processes, facilitate communications between agencies, and develop incentives to encourage agency participation as needed.

• Research and develop new ways to remove barriers for transportation to and from jobs and employment support services for individuals with disabilities.

• Maintain communication with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private interests.

• Participate in and present to the Transit Council when necessary

• Assess priorities and develop recommendations to address unmet or anticipated transportation needs, including recommendations for new routes, route deviations, service hours, and cross-system scheduling.

• Assist with updates of the Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan.

• Assist with activities related to Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities programs (5310).

• Develops strategies for seeking other funding sources and to leverage existing funding with non-FTA federal programs.

General:

• Must be willing to travel (Requires frequent visits to service providers)

• Present agency and project related information to NOACA Board Committees and outside organizations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of NOACA staff, partners, and outside organizations.

• Acts in a manner which is consistent with NOACA’s goals and objectives as developed by the Board of Directors, while providing service to the highest level to our customers-both internal and external.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

*Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in appropriate field, plus four years of relevant planning experience. Masters Degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

Must be legally able to work in the United States

*Minimum Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public transit, human services, or public planning.

• Knowledge of the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Sections 5307 and 5311), NFP (Section 5317) and Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) programs.

• Knowledge of the principles, procedures and strategies of coordinated human services transit-transportation planning and coordination strategies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and project management software.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to analyze data, define problems, identify potential solutions, develop implementation strategies and evaluate outcome.

• Ability to read and understand transportation and program planning documents and standards.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities.

*Please submit resumes to careers@mpo.noaca.org

Visiting Pollution Prevention Outreach Specialist, University of Illinois - Urbana, IL

The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program in the University of Illinois Extension and Outreach has an opening for a Visiting Pollution Prevention Outreach Specialist in Urbana. This is a 12 month, 75% position, with the possibility of becoming a non-visiting, full-time position dependent upon funding and programmatic needs.

The person in this position will develop extension materials and conduct outreach activities for the pharmaceutical and personal care products program. The pollution prevention outreach specialist will report to the IISG pollution prevention program specialist.

For further information please contact Lisa Merrifield at lmorrisn@illinois.edu. To view more details of the position, visit the link listed below:

https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=40234&job=visiting-pollution-prevention-outreach-specialist-illinois-indiana-sea-grant-a1400126

Project Manager, Office of Budget and Management, Chicago Park District - Chicago

New Job Posting for Chicago Park District

Project Manager in Office of Budget and Management

http://www.applitrack.com/chicagoparkdistrict/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Professional

Position closes April 2, 2014.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under general direction, manages and coordinates the administration of capital projects and service projects within the Capital Improvements Program. Responsible for aspects of the Capital Improvements Program from assisting with establishing goals, budgets and schedules, tracking and reporting on project implementation, and managing project financing. Professional range of work may include budget management, urban planning, public administration, and facilities analysis. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Provides management and coordination on aspects of the Capital Improvements Program including administration, planning, scheduling, financing, reporting and staff coordination. Develops long and short term goals and evaluates the achievement and/or refinement of those goals. Formulates and modifies program objectives and procedures and prepares progress reports on a regular basis. Ensures capital projects and programs fit within District goals and objectives. Integrates specific functional requirements of user groups within the broader scope of the capital improvement program. Maintains project management and capital budget databases.  Clearly and concisely communicates capital program and budget information to departments and user groups. Manages project financing including establishing budgets and administering internal financial processes.  Acts as liaison between finance staff, capital and programming staff, sister agencies, and public. Identifies conflict issues and negotiates resolutions

Transportation Planner, URS Corp. - Chicago

Transportation Planner
URS Corporation - Chicago, IL

Requisition Number: IE89438 Interest Category: Engineering Interest Sub Category: Engineering - Water Job Title : Transportation Planner Employment Category/Status: full-time Type of Position: Regular Hire Country: U.S. State: Illinois City: Chicago Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in aviation planning, urban planning, architecture, transportation, civil engineering, public policy, or related area of study • A minimum of five years of experience on multi-modal transportation and transit planning projects and studies • Demonstrated experience in a project management or, at minimum, task/deliverables management role • Familiarity with data sources and analysis concepts in transportation planning • Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite tools, with facility with GIS • Clear and succinct writing style; confident oral-communication and presentation skills • Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and balance roles on multiple projects • Availability to participate in evening or out-of-town client meetings, workshops, and presentations • Interest in working toward URS project management certification within 2 years • AICP Certification, or achievable within 1 year • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test Job Description: The Infrastructure & Engineering Division of URS is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Transportation Planner for immediate employment in the Chicago office. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in transportation, transit and multimodal planning. URS is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects. The incumbent can look forward to projects including long range transportation plans, strategic investment and prioritization plans, feasibility and concept studies, alternative analysis and environmental analysis projects, and other urban and regional planning projects. Incumbent Responsibilities: • Gather, manipulate, synthesize and present data, including socio-economic, transportation metrics, and other; analyze and propose interpretations and conclusions • Prepare internal and client-facing documents and deliverables in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS, including written work products, charts and tables, and map graphics • Produce high quality work products with minimal direction, using practices of detailed checking of work and quality control • Research and apply developments in applicable local, state and federal public policy and industry best practices to project analysis and recommendations • Participate in collaborative meetings and work sessions with clients, public agencies, and general public/stakeholders The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed above. Do the best work of your life! URS is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. The Company offers a broad range of planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental, construction, program and construction management, systems integration, operations and maintenance, management and a wide range of specialized technical services for the U.S. federal government, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and other multinational corporations. We provide services for transportation, hazardous waste, industrial infrastructure and process, petrochemical, general building, water/wastewater, military facilities and equipment platforms, and defense and security programs.

Economic Development Intern (Paid; Recent Grads Included), City of Evanston - Evanston, IL (Chicago)

DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office

DIVISION: Economic Development

POSITION TITLE: Economic Development Intern

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

PAY GRADE/RANGE: Based on Experience; To be determined

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Seasonal Position

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Non-Exempt, Seasonal Position

OPENING DATE: March 13, 2014

CLOSING DATE: March 21, 2014

*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

NATURE OF WORK:

The position of Economic Development Intern is responsible for performing entry-level

professional assignments to provide staff support to the City of Evanston’s Economic

Development Division.

The position provides a great opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student to

learn various aspects and phases of economic development projects which includes

providing support in project and field research, supporting staff at various business

meetings, performing demanding clerical duties and providing overall office support

coordination. The position provides excellent customer service to internal and external

customers on a daily basis. The nature of work is characterized by performance of

advanced technical and administrative duties for which skill in comprehensive

integration and coordination of several dissimilar administrative functions is required.

Work is often project oriented involving full scope of activities and accountability from

planning, initiation, execution and coordination to implementation and evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the

following):

Economic Development focus:

• Assist in research for economic development projects and initiatives;

• Provide support in field research of vacant commercial properties throughout

Evanston;

• Provide data gathering assistance using internal software and public databases;

• Assist in the planning, coordination and hosting of Economic Development

events and initiatives;

Date Developed: February 2014

HR Review Date:

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• Perform general office work which includes but not limited to greeting guests,

directing customers to appropriate location or person, answering phones, making

copies, filing documents, taking notes at meetings, transcribing minutes etc.;

• Provide support to Economic Development staff at meetings (business districts

meetings, internal meetings, meetings with prospective businesses etc.); and

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

• Recent graduate (within 12 months) or enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s

Degree Program in Community/Urban Planning or similar degree;

• Must be able to work a minimum of four (4) days out of the work week;

• The following knowledge, skills and abilities:

o Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills;

o Ability to provide excellent customer service;

o Knowledge of business terminology, spelling and punctuation;

o Strong interpersonal and conceptual skills and the ability to deal effectively in

a team environment;

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse

group of individuals including supervisors, co-workers, and the public;

o Skilled in performing basic mathematical calculations;

o Proficient in use of personal computers and related software applications

specifically; Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook;

o Ability to multi-task many variable duties and responsibilities;

o Skilled in handling frequent interruptions and exercise critical judgment;

o Ability to maintain professionalism in various situations; and

o Ability to read, understand and interpret manuals, ordinances, written policies

and procedures, statutes, rules, regulations, memos, letters, reports, and

legal documents.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

SUPERVISION:

Work is performed under general supervision of Economic Development Coordinators.

The position has regular contact with other divisions and department at all levels, and

uses the necessary resources in other departments and divisions as well as external

resources as appropriate.

PUBLIC CONTACT:

The employee has regular and frequent contact with other City employees (within the

department and across department lines), elected officials and general public.

SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

Structured Oral Interview

To apply for this position, please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Meagan Jones

mmjones@cityofevanston.org no later than March 21, 2014.

UIC Institute for Environmental Science & Policy Predoctoral Fellowship Award - Chicago

The UIC Institute for Environmental Science and Policy (IESP) announces the predoctoral

fellowship award competition for the 2014-2015 academic year.

The mission of IESP is to advance interdisciplinary inquiry on the environment among the

sciences and engineering, economics, social thought, and policy among UIC’s faculty and

students, transmit workable solutions for environmental problem to the public sectors, and

prepare the next generation of environmental decision-makers. These guidelines set forth the

procedures for applying for predoctoral student fellowships supported by IESP.

Background

Exciting thinking often lies at the borders of academic disciplines, including the many that

have contributed to advances in environmental scholarship. For IESP fellowships, the program

of study, the theme of the proposed research, and the methodologies to be used should seek

to be interdisciplinary in nature. Interdisciplinary study is integrative, seeking to forge new

models of scholarship which build upon the traditional disciplines. The world of the future

will require scholars with a global approach to problem solving. It will no longer be enough

to know one area, one discipline, or one field of study. Inquiry and discovery are crossing

disciplines. With this in mind, the mission of the IESP predoctoral fellowship program is to span

traditional boundaries among disciplines while helping students develop knowledge and skills

for independent research on the fundamental questions of the present and the future. Research

topics within the IESP predoctoral fellowship program are highly varied. Past areas of research

have included the following:

• The development of metrics for assessing sustainability

• Environmental sustainability and the urban environment

• Novel technologies for limiting waste emissions during manufacturing

• Nanotechnology and environmental policy

• New methods for enhancing material recovery and/or recycling

• Applications of total cost accounting for assessment of environmental costs

• Material substitution for improved waste management

• Sustainability theory

• Applications of life cycle and material flow analysis

• Aspects and impacts of local, regional, and global material, energy, or information flows

through an economy

• The role of market forces in carrying out environmental regulatory policy

• Valuation of ecosystem services

• Systems approaches for environmental management

• New methods for energy generation that minimize waste production

• Energy efficiency and social policy

These research areas are indicative only; new applications are not limited to these topics.

The UIC IESP Predoctoral Fellowship Program

The IESP predoctoral fellowship program is open to any predoctoral student at UIC whose

research is related to interdisciplinary environmental scholarship. All applicants must have

been accepted into an existing doctoral program. Successful applicants will be appointed as

Predoctoral Fellows of IESP. Each fellowship carries with it an award of up to $15,000 which

can be used for all legitimate research expenses except tuition and fees, and capital equipment.

All awards are dependent on the availability of funds.

Criteria for Selection

• Relevance of the research theme to the mission of IESP

• Extent to which the research plan draws upon and synthesizes knowledge from more

than one disciplinary area

• Likelihood that the research will lead to new modes of environmental scholarship

• Multidisciplinary nature of coursework, advising strategy, and plans for publication of

results

• Willingness of faculty mentors to support, both financially and intellectually, the

research described

Application, Schedule, and Deadlines

All full time students pursuing doctoral studies at UIC, regardless of major, are eligible to apply

for IESP predoctoral fellowships. Applications must be written and submitted by the student. By

submitting an application, students and mentors acknowledge their willingness to participate in

the core functions of IESP, and must acknowledge the support of IESP in all publications and

presentations that result from the research effort.

Applications must include the following documents (in this order):

1) A cover page (click here to access the cover page)

2) Proof of acceptance into a doctoral program

3) A narrative statement of research interests, including rationale, methodology, and

expected outcomes (five pages maximum)

4) A one page statement that specifically identifies the disciplines upon which the research

is based and the strategy for integrating these disciplines.

5) All graduate and undergraduate transcripts

6) A brief (two pages maximum) curriculum vita

7) Three letters of reference from UIC faculty members or past mentors who are familiar

with the student’s record of achievement (reference(s) from their research advisor(s) must

be included)

8) A one page budget indicating how the awarded funds will be allocated

Omission of any of these items will result in the proposal being returned without review.

Evaluation of proposals will be made by a panel of independent faculty from UIC and other

institutions.

Applications are due Friday May 2, 2014, 3PM. Funded fellowships will be available August

15, 2014 and must be used during the 2013-2014 academic year. All application materials must

be sent electronically to the Institute for Environmental Science and Policy, iesp@uic.edu, as

one PDF packet. Fellowship awardees will be notified on or about August 1, 2014. Questions

regarding the application procedure or the administration of fellowships should be directed to

Tasneem Chowdhury (tasneem@uic.edu, or 312-996-1081).

Various Positions at MATEC, UIC College of Medicine - Chicago

The Midwest AIDS Training + Education Center (MATEC) is hiring for two
positions at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine,
Department of Family Medicine.

Director (of Administrative Operations):
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=40042

Research and Evaluation Associate:
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=40052

Program/Student Advisor, Occupational Therapy, UIC - Chicago

Title : Program/Student Advisor - Occupational Therapy (Job ID #40335)



Department: AHS/Occupational Therapy



Category: Civil Service

:

Close Date: 03/28/2014



Salary Range: $30,615 - $48,750





Description:



Manages all aspects of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program,
including student recruitment, application processing, student advising,
enrollment management, program evaluation, and administrative organization
and communication. Works closely with the Director of Graduate Studies to
successfully implement the degree program. Also coordinates research
development resources for faculty, including arranging consultants and
conferences.



Duties



.         Support research and scholarship: Plan and implement research
related events such as mini-conferences, training sessions, visiting
scholars, and institutes. Conduct needs assessment of the faculty regarding
research resources and events that will be of assistance for research
development. Develop and implement marketing plan for research conferences
to showcase the work of UIC faculty.



.         Program Management: Oversee logistics of OTD program and students,
including registration, forms, scheduling classes, graduation requirements,
record management, data reporting for college and campus, scholarships and
awards, file management. Work with OTD students to field questions about OTD
and university policies and procedures and to troubleshoot any difficulties.
Assist faculty with reporting grades, including coordination of any grade
change filings, and final reporting of field exam and OTD project grades.
Create and employ a database for student records and progress. Access OTD
student files to report any missing grades or grade changes to faculty and
university. Determines progress toward degree completion. File any OTD
student and faculty petitions regarding OTD completion. Update and revise
the OTD Handbook (paper and electronic) and disseminate to students and
faculty. Coordinate with DGS and OTD students the archiving of all OTD
projects within the OT library (paper and electronic versions), and posting
of all OTD project summaries (abstract and voice recorded PowerPoint
summaries) to OTD website. Arrange and attend periodic meetings with DGS and
respond to DGS requests for information. Coordinate with College committees
and staff for all OTD-related functions, including orientation and
graduation.



.         Admissions: Coordinate OTD admissions policies and procedures,
including counseling students before, during and after application on
admission policy and requirements, record management and transfer,
application deadlines, and application outcomes. Update admissions website
materials with any new forms or policies. Evaluate and process all
applications, coordinate file review with admissions committee, enter
decisions in online system.





.         Student Advising: Primary resource and consultant for students
regarding their progress in the OTD program and completion of all
requirements. Refers students to campus and college resources as well as
connects with external resources on housing and community services. Provides
information on scholarships and financial resources.



.         Course & Program Evaluation: Coordinate and attend course
evaluations for all OTD elective courses, including preparing evaluations
and updating as indicated by faculty, distributing course evaluations to
students, summarizing purpose of course evaluations to students before
completing, gather course evaluations from students, send quantitative data
to university for analyses, and summarize qualitative data electronically
for faculty. Coordinate OTD program evaluation committee work by scheduling
and attending program evaluation meetings, distributing OTD summary program
evaluations to graduating students, summarizing results of OTD program
evaluation to committee and faculty. Coordinate filing of all OTD field
exams and project outcomes. Summarize results for DGS to report in TK20
online system. Distribute findings to faculty each semester.



.         Student Recruitment: Develop student recruitment plan, plan and
implement student recruitment events in collaboration with Occupational
Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), advertise
sessions widely to community, reserve rooms, and prepare needed handouts and
audiovisual for presentations. Present information on the application
process and field questions. Develop marketing materials including
brochures, website, testimonials, and ad copy. Host visits of prospective
students. Contribute to social media content.



.          Other duties as assigned



Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications:

.         Bachelor's Degree



Preferred Qualifications:

.         Master's degree strongly preferred.

.         Two years work experience in academic setting, management,
marketing, or research role.

.         Strong business knowledge and skills, along with presentation,
interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.

.         Project management skills, High level of proficiency with
PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Able to set up and manage a database of student
records.

.         Ability to handle a large volume of work with varying deadlines,
manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with prospective and current
students, visitors, and external audiences.



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https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=40335


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try copying the entire link text into your browser's address bar. There
should be no spaces in the URL.

NASPAA Summer Fellowship, Lead Research on Civil Service Recruitment Programs - Various

NASPAA announces an opening for a summer fellowship, to be the U.S. lead researcher on an international research project on "high flyer" civil service recruitment programs (e.g. the Presidential Management Fellowship).

We're looking for a current graduate student, with preference given to doctoral students whose research area is complementary to the topic.  International students will be considered.

This will be a serious research project, working with scholars from NASPAA schools as well as with some from Canada. It will include the opportunity to contribute to a report that could culminate in publication as a book and/or scholarly articles, or to present at a future NASPAA Annual Conference

The fellowship will pay $5000, and may include a one-week trip to Canada. There is no firm application deadline; the review will continue until the position is filled. Start and end dates are flexible.

Announcement is attached and posted at www.naspaa.org/students/internships.asp <http://www.naspaa.org/students/internships.asp>.

Please direct any questions to our Executive Director Laurel McFarland at McFarland@naspaa.org McFarland@naspaa.org
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Urban/City Facilities Planning Consultant, Saudi Aramco - Relocation Required to Saudi Arabia

Job Title	Urban/City Facilities Planning Consultant
Division	Infrastructure Facilities Plng Div
Position Description	As one of the world’s largest fully integrated energy enterprises, Saudi Aramco not only looks for individuals who can meet our expectations but for those individuals who can exceed them. Our intent is to become the world’s leading integrated energy company by 2020, and to accomplish our goals, we want and encourage you, to Dream Big. The professional rewards at Saudi Aramco are amazing, but so too are the lifestyle and benefits. We have an immediate requirement for a Facilities Planning Consultant – Urban/City Planner to join the Infrastructure Planning Division (IPD) within Facilities Planning Department based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The Facilities Planning Department is responsible for the development and coordination of the capital program throughout the Company. The Infrastructure Planning Division is responsible for all non-process and infrastructure facilities, including environmental and non-electrical utilities for all Business Lines new or existing facilities.
Minimum Requirements	The successful candidate must have the following experience, competencies & skillsets: B.S. in Regional and Community Planning/City Planning or other related qualification from an accredited university. A Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) license or registration would be desirable but is not essential. Fifteen years’ experience working with municipal government and consultation firms. Competency in managing master plans and land use studies. Experience in site analysis and land use planning. Knowledge of fundamentals of the planning process. Knowledge of applicable local and regional planning laws and standards. Understanding of zoning, subdivision regulations and design review process. Understand architectural and urban design principles. Possess excellent written and oral communications and technical presentation skills.
Duties & Responsibilities	The successful candidate conducts and manages the community master plans and land use studies addressing corporate future growth areas including support facilities requirements. Provide professional planning support on urban and regional development, land use application process, urban design, sustainability and environmental considerations. Prepare scoping papers to define capital projects on urban and support facilties. Interface with Operating Organizations, New Business Development, Engineering and Project Management. Prepare and make presentations to Corporate Management. Provide full time consultation to Saudi Aramco management and other organizations. Mentor the training of future Facilities Planning Specialists.
About Us	The Engineering & Project Management (E&PM) business line studies, plans and oversees the construction of the Company’s new facilities, including some of the biggest and most complex projects in the petroleum industry. Recently, Saudi Aramco completed the largest capital program in its history that included new or expanded oil, gas and petrochemical facilities, raising maximum sustainable crude oil production capacity to 12 million barrels per day and significantly increasing gas production and processing capacities. Among the recently completed projects was the largest crude oil increment in the history of the industry: Khurais, with a production capacity of 1.2 million barrels per day. More challenges lie ahead, with a slate of new or expanded oil, gas, refining and petrochemical projects in the works. E&PM also manages the Company’s Research & Development Center where scientists investigate topics such as the desulfurization of crude oil, advanced fuel formulations for next generation combustion engines, and reservoir nano-scale robots (Resbots™) for injection into reservoirs to record their properties.
Req Number	70048392A