Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Must be a current graduate student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited college or university in a graduate degree program or an accredited law school. You are required to upload a transcript with your online application.
Must be available to work a minimum of 25 hours a week.
Must provide two writing samples at the time of interview.
Must possess a current valid driver’s license.
Must be a Cook County resident.
Preferred Qualifications
Current law students or students enrolled in a master’s degree program in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Urban Planning, and/or a Real Estate or substantially similar area from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Ability to work independently, to be resourceful, and to make sound judgments based on available information.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate and work well with others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of District information.
Ability to multi-task effectively and productively.
Ability to initiate and follow through with projects under a tight deadline structure.
Ability to work a variable schedule and work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Ability to drive to various District locations throughout Cook County on a regular basis.
Candidates should be enthusiastic to learn about government and have demonstrated a substantial commitment to excellence as evidenced by one or more of the following: academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and/or involvement in community or public service.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
Veteran’s Preference
When applying for employment with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference, a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify themselves as a Veteran on their employment application by answering Yes to the question “Are you a military veteran?”
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation) at the time of application by uploading it as part of the application. If there are multiple DD 214s, DD 215s, or NGB 22s, the one with the most recent date should be submitted. Coast Guard members must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (before 911) or the Department of Homeland Security (after 911).
Provide original applicable discharge papers at time of interview.
General District Employment Requirements
PROOF OF EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. REQUIRED PROOF MUST BE SENT TO DISTRICT PRIOR TO INTERVIEW. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
COPY OF TRANSCRIPT MUST BE EMAILED AT TIME INTERVIEW IS SCHEDULED.
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity.
