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Management Analyst - Village of Lincolnwood (closes June 3)

Who: The Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois (12,590 – 2010 census) is a diverse home-rule municipality directly north of the City of Chicago consisting of 2.7 square miles, with a unique blend of residential, commercial, and manufacturing areas. The Village is seeking an individual to assist the Village Manager’s Office and Finance Department. Excellent oral/written communication skills and ability to exercise sound judgment is required. Desired traits and skills include patience, self-motivation, reliability, customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

What: The Village of Lincolnwood is currently recruiting for a Management Analyst in the Village Manager’s Office.

This position serves under the direction of the Assistant Village Manager with some coordination with the Finance Director. The Management Analyst is responsible for acting as webmaster for the Village’s website and social media coordinator, Public, Educational, Government channel maintenance, upgrades, and programming, and provides support with workers’ compensation/general liability claims. The position is a member of the Information Technology and Safety Committees. Daily responsibilities include greeting members of the public, assisting with human resources, and acting as the Freedom of Information Act Officer as needed. The Management Analyst serves on the staff budget team and develops the Village Newsletter. The Management Analyst will perform special projects as assigned. To learn more about the position, please review the job description here.

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

The candidate’s education and experience shall include a Master's Degree in Public Administration and at least two years of relevant experience in Public Administration or a related field. The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics and abilities: excellent policy and procedure development experience, outstanding interpersonal skills that demonstrate personal integrity and respect, and a passion for public service.

Hours and Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $65,583.76 to $86,570.57. This position is classified as a full-time, exempt, non-union position. All applicants must be able to work 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and attend some Commission and Board meetings before and after normal business hours. The Village provides a comprehensive benefit packaging including medical, dental, and life insurance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension, ICMA-RC retirement plans, paid sick, vacation, and holiday time, Flex 125 plan, and more.

Application Process:

To apply, please complete the Village’s application process located at this link. The Village will continue to accept applications until 4:00 pm, on Monday, June 3, 2019.