Financial Analyst - Budget, Cook County Health and Hospital Systems - Chicago

FINANCIAL ANALYST-BUDGET
Job Number: 00115781 PID#1200868
Job Posting
: Apr 25, 2014, 11:23:38 AM
Closing Date
: May 9, 2014, 11:59:00 PM Full-time
Posting Salary
: COMPETITIVE SALARY
Organization
: Health and Hospital Systems

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Budget Director or designee, assists with the preparation and administration of the annual
operating budget as well as the annual capital plan. Analyzes budget request from CCHHS departments/divisions
and makes recommendations on proposed spending levels. Develops presentations and provides briefings to key
stakeholders including division chairs, senior leadership, and the Cook County Health and Hospital System (CCHHS)
Board of Directors. Assists in the development and reporting of performance measures and reporting on status of
capital projects, benchmarking and surveying, research of programs, special tasks, and projects as assigned.
Conducts fiscal impact analysis, analyzes financial and statistical data, prepares reports and makes
recommendations. Monitors implementation of budget and provides guidance on budget process to assigned areas.
May perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Political Science, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy,
Business, or a related field supplemented with two (2) years full-time paid work experience in budgeting within a
healthcare organization or with a local, state or federal governmental entity;
OR a Master’s Degree in Finance, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy or Business related
field with prior work experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 Knowledge of fiscal impact, statistical and financial analysis techniques.
 Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
 Able to use Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
 Ability to communicate both verbally and in written formats.
 Knowledge of business, finance, and budgeting practices and legal requirements.
 Ability to manage projects and lead teams.
 Knowledge of practices and methods of budget analysis and control.
 Skilled in policy analysis and evaluation of programs related to funding priorities.
 Knowledge of structure, function and operation of municipal, state, or other governmental organization.
Must Meet All Required Qualifications At Time of Application Filing.
Degrees and transcripts from non-U.S. accredited institutions must be translated and
certified to the US equivalent academic credentials by a recognized US education
interpreter service.
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Chief Performance Analyst, Office of Inspector General, City of Chicago - Chicago

APRIL 23, 2014

Applications will be accepted through 05/07/2014.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus five years of work experience in program auditing or operations analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience conducting and leading performance audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
• A graduate degree in a field related to government
• Strong desire to improve government operations
• Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical, writing, and quantitative skills
• Facility with Microsoft Office suite and experience with other specialized software

ANNUAL SALARY: Commensurate with experience, up to $91,260

DUTIES:

• Plans, assigns and monitors the work of professional staff engaged in the conduct of performance audits of city departments and making recommendations on the efficient and economical acquisition, protection and utilization of city resources
• Reviews completed performance audit reports for quality and content ensuring that the causes of inefficiencies and uneconomical practices are detailed and departmental operations are in compliance with city rules and policies
• Evaluates the soundness of submitted recommendations and provides alternatives to address inefficiencies
• Establishes, modifies and implements policies and procedures relative to the conduct of performance audits
• Develops work standards and conducts performance evaluations of subordinate personnel
• Trains and facilitates training for staff to ensure performance audits are conducted in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
• Collaborates with department management in developing annual performance audit plan
• Perform related duties as required

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE:  Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard work hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, flexibility permitted.

NOTE: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An applicant must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL APPLYING. NO SECOND PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE INSPECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE REQUIRES THAT ITS EMPLOYEES BE NONPARTISAN AND FREE FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this job title do NOT use the City of Chicago online application.
Follow these seven steps:

1. Submit to e-mail address jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org;
2. In the subject line, type in the job title for which you are applying;
3. Complete, save and attach the “Inspector General Employment Application,” here;
4. Attach your cover letter for this job title;
5. Attach your resume;
6. Attach a writing sample; and,
7. Attach your college and/or graduate school transcripts.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide all the information listed above. If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, your submission will be incomplete and you will not be considered for an interview.  Application materials will only be accepted by e-mail at jobs@chicagoinspectorgeneral.org. If there is more than one open position in which you are interested, you may apply for more than one title by submitting an individual e-mail for each title. Repeat instruction steps one through seven with each e-mail.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Lecturer, Dept. of Political Science, Univ. of New Hampshire

New Lecturer position, Political Science, 2014

The Department of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a one-year lecturer position in the area of public administration, to begin in August 2014.  While the area of specialization is open, we are particularly interested in candidates who can offer graduate-level courses in areas such as: nonprofit management, public and nonprofit budgeting, organizational leadership, human resources, etc..  Ability to teach in multiple areas is preferred and professional experience in the nonprofit and/or public sector is a plus. Candidates should possess a terminal degree in public administration, public policy, political science, law, business or a related field. ABDs will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a six- course load annually, including several courses in our Masters of Public Administration Program and one or two in our undergraduate program in political science.  Candidates are expected to teach both in classroom settings on two campuses and online.  This is a benefits-eligible position.

Please apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu <https://jobs.usnh.edu/>. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following required documents: cover letter, a list of courses taught; evidence of teaching excellence; and curriculum vitae. Two letters of reference should be directed to: Michael Cole, Administrative Assistant, via email atm.cole@unh.edu m.cole@unh.edu> or by mail at: Political Science Department, 20 Academic Way, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824.  UNH is an AA/EEO Employer. UNH is committed to excellence through the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages all underrepresented groups to apply.

Consultant/Analyst, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) - Chicago

Why GFOA? GFOA is a not-for-profit membership association that has represented public-sector finance professionals since 1906. Currently, GFOA has more than 18,000 members who look to the association as the gold standard for best practices in public-sector financial management. We publish the industry’s leading magazine on public finance, produce practitioner-oriented books and white papers, host an annual conference attracting more than 6,000 attendees, conduct training seminars, and offer advisory services to public-sector organizations. GFOA’s Research and Consulting Center plays a key role in all of these activities. 

Position Description. The Research and Consulting Center’s consultant/analyst positions are critical to supporting many of GFOA’s consulting projects, research initiatives, and membership programs. Consultant/Analysts will work as part of the GFOA team on projects related to budgeting, debt management, capital planning, economic development, treasury and investment management, business process improvement, and technology. Duties and responsibilities include working directly with GFOA’s consulting clients, coordinating training sessions, documenting public-sector best practices, conducting practitioner focused research, and writing for GFOA publications on current trends in public administration. Travel is required. Most Research and Consulting Center staff travel approximately 8-12 days per month.

Desired Qualifications. The successful candidate must have a strong interest in improving public-sector financial management and helping find innovative solutions to problems faced by governments. The position requires knowledge of public-sector management; excellent writing, communication, analytic, and organizational skills; and the ability to work within a team, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. Advanced degrees in public administration, public policy, or a related field, along with work experience in with a state or local government, are highly desirable. All Research and Consulting Center staff work from GFOA’s Chicago office.

Compensation. The salary for this position will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and scope of responsibilities, Salary is competitive for the Chicago area, and GFOA offers an excellent package of benefits. 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume, which may be e-mailed to:

Mike Mucha

Acting Director, Research and Consulting GFOA

mmucha@gfoa.org

Phone: 312-578-2282

Planning and Policy Analyst, Openlands - Chicago

The Planning and Policy Analyst coordinates planning and policy projects that strategically

promote the protection of land and water in our region while also connecting people

to nature. The position involves conducting research, advocacy, implementation, and

community outreach to advance our policy agenda.

The Planning and Policy Analyst integrates planning efforts to facilitate interdisciplinary

work across Openlands’ urban, suburban, and rural focus areas. He/she identifies

opportunities to create strategic and systemic impact and on the ground projects for the

protection, enhancement, and expansion of open space.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage projects from scope development through on the ground implementation and

team coordination

• Research open space planning initiatives on the regional, state, and national level;

identify issues and trends; propose opportunities to implement model demonstration

projects to protect land and water

• Conduct research and analysis of policy positions and planning projects (including

designing research projects, data collection, and literature reviews; analysis of

legislation, statutes, zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, etc.)

• Draft / write policy reports, white papers, and briefing documents

• Create planning documents or graphic displays for specific projects

• Coordinate and write internal and external communications around policy and planning

• Conduct community and educational outreach on issue campaigns and projects

by engaging key stakeholders including community members, elected officials,

government agency staff, business leaders, and funders

• Represent Openlands on various conservation and planning agency working groups,

advisory committees, and various coalitions

• Assist in writing grant proposals and reports

• Plan and facilitate meetings

• Supervise part time interns on policy and planning projects

• Speak at public forums and conferences

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, political science, environmental

science, sustainability, or a related field: Master’s degree preferred

• At least 3 years experience working in the conservation, planning, sustainability, or

public policy arena

• Understanding of issues involved in land preservation, natural resource protection, and

governmental and public policy processes

• Experience in project management and team coordination

• Excellent communication skills, including both writing and public speaking

• Exceptional organizational, research, and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Salary range is market competitive. Benefits include health, life, and disability coverage,

a 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter including why your skills and

experience would complement this position to jobs@openlands.org. Openlands is an equal

opportunity employer.

Founded in 1963, Openlands is one of the nation’s oldest and most successful metropolitan

conservation organizations, having helped secure, protect, and provide public access

to more than 55,000 acres of land for parks, forest preserves, wildlife refuges, land

and water greenway corridors, and urban gardens. For more information, please visit

www.openlands.org.

Administrative Intern (Paid, $20/hour, Current Students & Recent Grads), City of Highland Park, IL - Highland Park, IL (Chicago Suburbs, North Shore)

The City of Highland Park is seeking an Administrative Intern to assist in communicating City policies to departments, City Council members and the general public.Supervision Received: The Administrative Intern reports to the Management Analyst.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Percent of Total Time Ranked Importance Function 20% 1 Assist in communicating City policies to departments, City Council members and the general public; this may include drafting correspondence, preparing presentations and formulating new policies. This employee prepares various correspondences under the signature of the City Manager. This employee is also responsible for collaborating with department directors to compose a weekly report to the City Council. Additionally, the Administrative Intern will assist in the preparation and dissemination of press releases.  The employee is also responsible for providing regular updates to the website and writing articles for the City’s monthly newsletter, the Highlander.  Other communications work may include assistance with the Public Access Studio, public service announcements and procuring grants for funding.   20% 2 Provide customer service for citizens regarding refuse and recycling collection, power outages, cable television, and is responsible for coordinating responses to general complaints received by the City Manager's Office. 20% 3 Assist in the planning and implementation of special events, including July 4 festivities, the holiday lighting ceremony, and various employee events. 20% 4 The Administrative Intern will support and assist in the Sustainability Work Plan. The employee will also maintain oversight on sustainability programs such as electric charging stations, car sharing agreements and recycling partnerships with outside agencies. Marginal Function: Percent of Total Time Function 20% Provide staff support to finance and budgeting, economic development, and City commissions as necessary.  Special projects will be assigned to provide experience working with other City departments.
Education and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Government, or related field, and active enrollment at an accredited college or university graduate program toward a Master's Degree in Public Administration, or related field.
Supplemental Information:
Safety Function Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures. Immediately reports all unsafe conditions. Keeps work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards. Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures. Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions. Most work activities are conducted in an office environment and include significant public contact, sometimes involving individuals exhibiting high levels of stress or emotion. The position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work. Tools and Equipment Used:This position requires use of various types of office equipment including a personal computer (Microsoft Office Suite), telephone, calculator, copier, fax machine and other basic office equipment. Physical Demands: This position requires the following physical activities: stand, walk, sit, talk and hear, hand to finger, handle, and feel. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move objects/files weighing up to 50 pounds.

Transportation Engineer/Planner, RS&H - St. Charles, IL (Far, Far West Suburb of Chicago)

Transportation Engineer/Planner
RS&H - Saint Charles, IL

We are currently seeking a Transportation Engineer/Planner for the Transportation/Infrastructure Practice in our St. Charles, IL office. This position is responsible for major highway corridor studies and preparation of IDOT Phase I engineering/planning design. In addition, this person will be responsible for preparing NEPA documentation associated with IDOT projects and have a strong understanding of traffic engineering. Requirements  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Planning or other professionally recognized equivalent discipline from an accredited university 7-8 years of experience within the field of transportation engineering/planning IL PE or AICP certification Experience and familiarity with IDOT Phase I requirements Expertise in NEPA process Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently with general supervision Experience with planning studies, traffic analysis, travel demand modeling and simulation programs a plus Preferred Qualifications  Master’s degree in Engineering/Planning Ideal candidate will have 7-8 years’ experience in urban planning projects or traffic engineering projects 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 . RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are consistently ranked among the nation’s top 100 design firms and have worked in over 50 countries across the globe. With a tradition that began in 1941, RS&H is an employee-owned firm committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation.

Municipal Analyst, McDonnell Investment Management LLC - Oak Brook, IL (Chicago West Suburb)

Position:  Municipal Analyst

Description: McDonnell Investment Management, LLC (“McDonnell”) is a registered investment adviser located in Oak Brook, Illinois, with assets under management of approximately $12 billion.  We provide customized fixed income investment management services to corporations, retirement plans, municipalities, hospitals, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, private clients and mutual funds.   

We have an opportunity in our Oak Brook, Illinois headquarters within our Research Department for a Municipal Analyst who is highly motivated and enjoys working in a team environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide credit analysis, commentary and total return idea generation covering municipal investment grade obligations across various sectors;
• Economic, sector and credit evaluation;
• Monitor and assess market conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that affect the municipal market;
• Information gathering, market research, financial analysis, and generating written reports and analyses;
• Work closely with portfolio management and research teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business, finance, economics or public administration/urban affairs is preferred;
• 3 – 5 years of municipal credit analysis experience;
• Knowledge of government financial statement analysis;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills needed;
• Personable, collegial and team-oriented;
• Ability to interact with people at the highest levels in the financial community.

Compensation / Benefits:  McDonnell Investment Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer offering a friendly, professional environment.  We offer a competitive compensation package (including salary and discretionary bonus), with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and participation in the company’s 401(k) plan.  If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and work in an entrepreneurial environment, send your resume and salary requirements to us by fax at 630-368-3977 or email to eckerte@mcdmgmt.com, or mail your resume to:

McDONNELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Attn:  Corporate Administration Manager

1515 West 22^nd Street, 11^th Floor

Oak Brook, Illinois  60523

Short-Term Data Analysis Work Opportunity (50 hours @ $18/hour) - Chicago

Dear UPP students,

I’m advertising a short term, approximately 50 hour data analysis job that pays $18 per hour. You could do the analysis according to your schedule, ideally not to exceed a total time period of 4 weeks (if you can and if you want to, you can also finish the job in a week). At a minimum, you should be able to devote 15 hours per week.

About the job:

Broadly speaking, it is about identifying all census tract to census tract work flows contained within the boundaries of approximately 80 Census defined Urbanized Areas. The end result is city specific matrix of tract-to-tract work flows. I have the raw data; your task is really about number crunching. You should feel comfortable working with Excel. I have a work-flow laid out, you just need to follow instructions.

You also need to identify city hall locations for the principal city in the 80 Urbanized Areas (New York city hall for the New York – Newark UA, for example). You need Google Earth to complete this task. I can also show you how to create points and store their lat-longs in an Excel file.

Please write me if you are interested or if you have any questions

- Alex
ablei2@uic.edu

Project Planner, City of New York Parks Department - New York, NY

City of New York Citywide Job Vacancy Notice
Parks & Recreation Job ID № 149023

Civil Service Title: Administrative Manager Level: NM
Title Code No: 1002C Salary: $58,000 - $65,000
Office Title: Project Planner Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan
 Number of Positions: 2
The Planning & Parklands division serves as NYC Parks’ planning, real estate, environmental review and development office. The division represents the
Agency’s involvement in complex planning and development initiatives and land use matters; it facilitates the creation of plans for new and existing parks,
and it advises on funding strategies. In doing so, the division is at the forefront of the Agency’s open space agenda. It is responsible for communicating
agency goals and policies and advancing plans for a vibrant and sustainable park system that meets the recreational, social and environmental needs of our
City.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manage a portfolio of open space planning projects, major economic
development projects and special initiatives for the Planning & Parklands division.
• Promote open space acquisitions, increased recreation amenities, improved waterfront access, resiliency planning, sustainable design, an expanded
citywide greenway network, and enhanced stewardship of natural resources.
• Coordinate with government agencies, stakeholders and project partners to advance the planning and implementation of Parks’ open space agenda
within the context of neighborhood development plans.
• Present and represent the division and the Agency at project meetings. Negotiate and advocate on behalf of Parks, defending the agency’s open
space goals and interests.
• Serve as a liaison to private developers and City, State and Federal offices on park projects. Maintain regular communication and coordination with
supervisors, colleagues, and Parks’ divisions on public and private development and planning projects.
• Prepare master plans, strategic planning documents, high level maps, and graphics for presentations and master planning documents.
• Analyze and prepare environmental studies, land use review documents, planning documents and drawings to advance Parks’ role as an applicant
or involved agency and to protect and advance open space goals.
• Prepare briefing memoranda, project schedules, budget proposals, grant applications, correspondence, reports and other related documents.
• Manage consultants working on planning documents, ULURP drawings and environmental reviews.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative
experience requiring independent decision-making concerning program management or planning, allocation of resources and the scheduling and
assignment of work, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The supervisory
work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible
experience as described in “1” above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.
The supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as
described in “1” above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity. The
supervisory work must have been in the supervision of staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative,
managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in “1”, “2” or “3” above. Education above the high school level may be
substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience
described in “1”, “2” or “3” above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3
½ years.
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city
service. New York City residency required for all other candidates.
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
1. A master’s degree in urban planning or related field.
2. Excellent time management, strategic and analytical thinking skills.
3. Strong writing, communication and negotiation skills.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mapping and graphics programs. Strong mapping and graphic skills.
5. Valid New York State driver license.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, or require a reasonable accommodation
during the application process please call the Personnel division at 212-830-7851.

For all other applicants: 

1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search 

2) Search for Job ID# 149023 

Community Planner (Airports), Federal Aviation Administration - Des Plaines, IL (Chicago Northwest Suburb)

Community Planner
Federal Aviation Administration - Des Plaines, IL

About the Agency Business Component: Airports Division Great Lakes Regional Office No Permanent Change of Station (PCS) payments are authorized. KEY REQUIREMENTS US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. U.S. Citizen DUTIES: Back to top This position serves as a lead community planner and capacity program manager responsible for various airport and aviation planning activities for the Office of Airports (ARP), Great Lakes region. The incumbent will serve as the liaison between ARP headquarters personnel and regional planners. This position is responsible for providing proactive technical assistance and guidance to ARP field and headquarters personnel, airport sponsors, consultants, planning agencies, and the public on various aspects of airport and aviation planning to include airport systems planning, airport master planning and airport layout plan preparation, Airport Capital Improvement Plan (AIP) development, compatible land use planning and airspace obstruction analysis. Duties and responsibilities may include: Accepts airport master and system plans. Maintains expert knowledge and has experience in all areas of airport/system master planning. Provides advanced technical assistance and coordination of local airport demand forecasts. Provides technical guidance, assistance, and reviews planning consultant contracts. Collaborates with regional environmental specialists in the collection of data, and develops documents required for satisfying requirements of National Environmental Policy Act. Serves as regional point of contact and subject matter expert for the Airports Geographical Information System (GIS) program. Provides expertise and guidance on airport design and construction, including associated federal regulations and FAA policy. Provides assistance to ensure land use compatibility. Develops the National Plan of integrated Airports System (NPIAS). Provides technical assistance in the review and coordination of off airport submittals for airspace review. Reviews standards for approach and departure procedures and provides expertise on protected and critical airport surface. Approves adaptations and deviations of agency airport planning, design, and construction standards as defined in Order 5300.1. Provides advisory and advanced technical guidance to the field on all aspects of project implementation. Participates in community participation activities. Has expert knowledge in public coordination techniques. In addition to airport and aviation planning functions, performs duties related to ADO/Regional grant management as necessary. These duties may include: Maintains automated AIP development project status report. Has an understanding of grant project management and associated financial reports. Performs final project review for all regional development projects and prepares recommendation to management for financial completion. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top Degree: community planning; or related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance. Note: Applicants with degrees in related fields, such as those listed above, who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least 1 year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position at the FV-I level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H , FG/GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To qualify for this position at the FV-J level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I , FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Evaluation Criteria  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)  1. Ability and knowledge analyzing and evaluating various aspects of airport and aviation planning studies and projects. 2. Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects with internal and external teams, groups, or organizations. 3. Ability to convey complex, technical or other information to audiences of varied backgrounds. 4. Knowledge of the U.S. civil airport planning and design standards, civil airport planning process, including an understanding of the airport environmental review process. 5. Knowledge reviewing demand and capacity related analysis including monitoring regional trends. IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate. Answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:  Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: View Application Questionnaire BENEFITS: Back to top You can review our benefits at: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits/ OTHER INFORMATION: We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Travel may be required. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. This is a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA , Citizenship  usajobs.gov - 2 days ago - save job - block

Part-Time, Paid Planning Intern (Recent Grads & Current Students, $15-22/hr DOQ), Village of Schaumburg, IL - Chicago (Northwest Suburbs)

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court

Schaumburg, IL 60193

http://www.villageofschaumburg.com

INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Intern - Planning & Zoning with an online application deadline of 05/04/2014

SALARY RANGE:  $15.77 - $22.88 dependent on qualifications

Please attach both an undergraduate and graduate transcript/diploma to your application to be considered for this position. Please be aware consideration for this position may be delayed without proof of required qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs the essential functions of the Planning and Zoning Intern position under the supervision of the Community Development Department.  Conducts research and assists with preparing reports for development cases and assignments relating to zoning/development, including drafting municipal code changes.  Conducts site visits including zoning inspections, ensuring site is in compliance with approved plans.  Responds  to zoning and land use related inquiries from the public.   Assists Community Development Department Staff as necessary.  Internship typically runs from late May through April of the following year, based on a 15-20 hour work week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists with a variety of planning and zoning projects, with a substantial amount of research and writing responsibilities. Responds to inquiries from the public regarding planning and zoning questions, including preparing zoning verification letters and responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Updates databases pertaining to current businesses, licenses, and permits. Assists with preparing maps using GIS. Assists with the preparation and implementation of long range comprehensive planning projects and amendments to the various land use control ordinances. Assists with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Conducts external visits to ensure site is in compliance with approved plans. Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may include assisting with the monitoring of the village’s farmer’s market held one day per week during summer and fall months. Meets regularly with residents, business owners, contractors, and developers.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Regular requirement for site visits to developed properties. Prolonged periods of concentration required for preparing reports and other correspondence and reviewing planning documents and drawings.

QUALIFICATIONS:     

Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies, or closely related field. In process of obtaining or has obtained a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a closely related field. Demonstrate a working knowledge of urban planning principles. Must possess a valid driver’s license and have transportation to and from inspection sites. Computer database skills and general knowledge of Microsoft Office products and GIS are desirable. Candidates should be detail oriented, self-motivated, and possess superior organization and writing skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.  Ability to become proficient with current computer software systems, including email, calendar programs, inspection entry/scheduling software, and customer service systems.

BENEFITS:

Part-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.

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.

Planner, Comprehensive Planning, St. Louis County, MO - St. Louis

Planner – Comprehensive Planning
St. Louis County, Missouri

The St. Louis County Department of Planning is seeking an individual for a professional
urban planning position in Comprehensive Planning. Responsibilities include:
 Developing and managing planning projects;
 Preparing community plans, planning reports, strategic plans, and special studies;
 Interpreting and analyzing planning and public policy related data;
 Preparing maps using GIS;
 Conducting field work, such as housing condition surveys;
 Developing materials for public presentations and making presentations;
 Working closely with other agencies, community groups, and the public

Requires strong communication, project management, and GIS skills. Experience with
Adobe Creative Suite desirable. Graduation from an accredited college or university with
a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field and one year
planning experience or a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely
related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Starting salary range: $39,353.60 - $47,216.40.
Application deadline is May 9, 2014.

For more information, please call (314) 615-5429 or to apply, please visit
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stlouis/default.cfm.

Economist, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:ECONMST (Economist)

Department:Department Of Agriculture

Agency:Forest Service

Job Announcement Number:14-5106-5723DP-TC

SALARY RANGE:	$124,995.00 to $124,995.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, April 11, 2014 to Friday, April 25, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0110-15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy - Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Other
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.

It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 04/25/2014. CONCURRENT ANNOUNCEMENT 14-5106-5723G-TC HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 05/01/2014.

This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 14-5106-5723G-TC opening 04/11/2014 closing 04/21/2014. Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation.

This position serves as the National Program Leader for Research Economics on the Resources Use Sciences staff within the Office of the Deputy Chief for Research in the Forest Service's national office in Washington, DC.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Carl Lucero at 703-405-3823 or by email at carlflucero@fs.fed.us.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional Travel
• Occasional travel to different locations.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A 1-year probationary period is required.

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DUTIES:

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The incumbent is responsible for strategic national program development and planning for the economics science program, including: assessing the adequacy of existing activities for the entire assigned program; identifying emerging issues and problems; anticipating the need for additional knowledge; coordinating program activities within and across the Forest Service mission areas; building support for the program with clients inside and outside the Forest Service; formulating and justifying program budget requests; tracking program performance and reviewing accomplishments of field units; responding to inquiries about the program’s budget and performance from agency budget officials, line officers, and clients; and analyzing workforce capacity, organizational needs, and staffing trends for the program.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for all positions at the GS-5 grade level and above.

Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

OR

Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Experience: Examples of qualifying experience include: individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience developing policies, strategies, and plans for an economics program area and as a nationally recognized expert and consultant, serving as an authoritative advisor to public policy in an area of Economics; and formulating and implementing a programmatic plan for research addressing analytic needs and issues for a major organization, emphasizing science quality and integrity of research; with strategies that resulted in obtainment of targeted results. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Applicants must provide documentation with their application that the education was evaluated by a U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's website at http://www.ed.gov.

To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement.

REQUIREMENTS:

May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial period.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans’ preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans’ preference within each category.

Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the “Apply Online” button to the right.

To view the application form, visit: https://fs.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=56736902-1019-4c62-9a43-a30801276a79

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BENEFITS:

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You can review our benefits at:http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/enrollment/new-federal-employee-enrollment/

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at:  http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/enrollment/new-federal-employee-enrollment/

OTHER INFORMATION:

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

This is not a bargaining unit designated position.

Government housing is not available.

Forest Service affiliated daycare facilities are available.

This position is eligible for situational telework.

A one-year probationary period is required.

This agency offers alternative and flexible work schedules.

Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate to be considered. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.

CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin.
The following instructions outline our application process.

• You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. 
• We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you are requesting this.

Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.

Step 2: Create a resume with USAJOBS or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).

Step 3: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required.
You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application” to continue.
NOTE: Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Once in the Agency's staffing system you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

• Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
• College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized experience and/or if you are using education to meet the criteria for the quality category. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty.
• DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if claiming Veterans’ Preference. Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within the last 120 days.
• Other required documents may include:
• CTAP/ICTAP Required Documentation Reduction-In-Force: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; AND most recent performance evaluation; AND SF-50 demonstrating your separation or the position you will be separated from.
• Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
• Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.

NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

HRM Contact Center
Phone: 877-372-7248, option 2
Fax: 866-339-1634
Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us

Agency Information:
USDA Forest Service
Do not mail in applications, see instructions
Albuquerque, NM,
87109
United States
Fax: 866-339-1634

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an acknowledgement email that the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Normally, a final job offer to the selected candidate is made within 30-60 days after the issuance of the certificate