PUBLIC SAFETY ANALYST - VILLAGE OF WINNETKA, IL

November 9, 2015
VILLAGE OF WINNETKA PUBLIC SAFETY ANALYST FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Village of Winnetka is seeking a Fire Department Analyst. The Fire Department Analyst works under the immediate supervision of the Fire Chief. This position provides the Fire Department with support in the areas of project management, accounting and budgeting, statistical analysis and research, payroll, and general administration. Responsibilities also include overseeing the reception area of the Fire Department, managing ambulance billing, preparing communication materials, assisting in software implementation, and responding to Freedom of Information Act requests directed to the Fire Department.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required or specialized course work in general office practices, payroll, accounting, Firehouse
  Software, or fire department administration; Master’s degree in Public Administration preferred.
  
• Two to four years’ minimum recent work experience.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and the ability to learn Microsoft Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat
  and other software. New World Financial Software and Firehouse Software experience a plus;
  
• Valid driver’s license; and
  
• Excellent customer service skills.
  Other Requirements:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Good organization and prioritization skills; ability to manage projects within defined constraints.
  • Good knowledge of business mathematics, statistics, research methodology, as well as experience with computer
  spreadsheets, databases and related software.
  • Analytical, planning and management skills that can be applied to maintain/enhance a high level of services. • Ability to acquire and apply thorough knowledge of Village and Department policies and procedures.
  The weekly work schedule is normally 37.5 hours in duration, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may be extended in the event of emergency, disaster, special events, workload, administrative obligations, or work in progress. Work activities are typically conducted in a climate-controlled open office environment and noise levels are usually quiet.
  This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range: $52,618 to $75,349 (DOQ) plus excellent benefits.
  The Village of Winnetka (population 15,526) is an established North Shore suburban community, located approximately 20 miles north of Chicago. Winnetka’s six operational departments provide the following primary services to the community: police, fire, and emergency medical services; highway and street maintenance and reconstruction; forestry; building and code enforcement; public improvements; economic development; planning and zoning; waterworks and sewerage; refuse collection; electric; parking system; and general administration. Winnetka’s Fire Department is an “all hazards response department” consisting of 28-members, including 25 sworn members. The Department serves the residents of the Villages of Winnetka and Kenilworth as well as residents of unincorporated Cook County. In 2014, the Department responded to over 2,197 calls for service maintaining an ISO rating of 3.
  Candidates should apply with application, resume, and cover letter. Application deadline is November 30, 2015 by 5:00 P.M. Applications may be obtained in person or downloaded from the Job Opportunities page at www.villageofwinnetka.org. Submit materials and direct inquiries to:
  Megan Fulara Human Resources Village of Winnetka
  510 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL 60093 Email: mfulara@winnetka.org Phone: 847-716-3545