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Project Manager Community Development - LUCHA - Chicago, IL

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: LUCHA 

About the Organization

LUCHA (Latin United Community Housing Association) is a non-profit developer and owner of affordable housing in the City of Chicago. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing housing as a human right through advocacy, development, and services. We operate over 200 units of affordable rental housing in the West Town, Humboldt Park and Logan Square neighborhoods.

Founded in 1982, LUCHA has evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier housing advocates and has served thousands of moderate and low-income families.

LUCHA is seeking a Project Manager to join the Community Development team in directing LUCHA’s pipeline of community- driven affordable housing development projects. With the oversight and support of LUCHA’s Director of Community Development and Executive Director, the Project Manager will oversee two or more developments at a time, advancing all aspects of the development process from concept development through acquisition, construction and initial occupancy.

Transportation and Mobility Coordinator - City of Evanston, IL

Transportation and Mobility Coordinator 

For more information and to apply please visit: City of Evanston 

Position Type:
City Manager`s Office/Transportation and Mobility Coordinator

Location:
Civic Center

Closing Date:
03/19/2023

Pay Range: NE9/75:  $35.23 – $52.85/Hour* ($68,698.50  – $103,057.50/year*)

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

NATURE OF WORK:

The City of Evanston aspires to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of quality mobility transportation options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.
 
This position performs professional and administrative work coordinating City-wide transportation and mobility goals and programs within the City Manager’s Office in collaboration with the Public Works Agency and Community Development Department.  Responsibilities include formulating and administering transportation policies and procedures, working closely with and addressing day-to-day and policy issues with RTA, CTA, Metra, Pace, Divvy, and other transportation agencies, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to assist in the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive and Strategic Plans, the Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), 2014 Bike Plan, Multi-Modal Plan,  transit-oriented development (TOD), Health Department’s EPLAN, and the Complete Streets Policy.  May provide support to boards and commissions.  Additional responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Deputy City Manager.

Maintenance Assistant - Water Distribution - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Maintenance Assistant - Water Distribution (Engineering & Public Works) part-time

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $19.29 - $21.46  per hour working up to 19 hours per week.  Salary dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $19.29 - $27.98.  

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Service Analyst - Metra - Chicago, IL

Metra Service Analyst 
For more information and to apply please visit: Metra 

Date Posted:
2/15/2023

Posting End Date:
3/1/2023

City:
Chicago

State:
IL

Salary Mid Point:
$75,060.00

Salary Range:
$60,048.00 - $90,072.00

Description: 

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Director, Admin, Planning & Outreach – Communications - Medical Association

For more information and to apply please visit: Lynn Hazan & Associates 

Hybrid, 2 days a week at their downtown Chicago location.

Summary: 
Do you enjoy working closely with doctors & physicians? Able to support administrative, governmental affairs, governance & communications activities? Want to coordinate outreach programs on behalf of President & Officers? Thrive in fast-paced environment while being highly detail oriented, with strong project management skills? Maintain high professional standards of excellence?

Director, Admin, Planning & Outreach will work closely with Chief Operating & Administrative Officers. Will serve as primary liaison for various sections. Help develop positive public image & provide support to Communications division. Provide staffing for services for president and president-elect. Strong writer.

Associate Planner - Village of Bartlett, IL

For more information please visit: Village of Barlett 

Associate Planner
  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:$57,638
  • Posted Date:02/15/2023 10:12 AM

The Village of Bartlett, IL (population 42,000), is a progressive, growing community located 35 miles west of downtown Chicago in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties.  The Planning and Development Services Department is seeking an entry level Associate Planner to assist with reviewing permit applications for compliance with zoning and subdivision codes, conducting site inspections, processing development applications and preparing staff reports for Village Boards and Commissions. 

Customer Service Clerk (Police Department) - Village of Schaumburg

 For more information and to apply please visit the Village of Schaumburg Website

 
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Customer Service Clerk (Police Department) 
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.
 
STARTING PAY RATE:  $20.98 - $23.53 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek.  Salary dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is $20.98 - $31.18.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website. 
 
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Automotive Technician (Engineering & Public Works) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Automotive Technician (Engineering & Public Works)
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.
 
SALARY:  $32.14 per hour or dependent on contract language based on a 40-hour workweek.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the EPW Local 150 collective bargaining agreement available on our website. 
 
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Accountant II (Finance) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Accountant II (Finance)
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.
 
STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $63,788.00 - $78,149.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $63,788.00 - $92,509.00.
 
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Logistics Coordinator (Police Department) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Logistics Coordinator (Police Department)
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.
 
STARTING PAY RATE:  $29.81 - $33.44 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek.  Salary dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is $29.81 - $44.31.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website. 
 
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Decision Support Financial Analyst - Office of Planning and Budget - Arizona State University

For more information please visit: Arizona State University OPB 

Decision Support Financial Analyst
Campus: Tempe

Job Description
The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) is responsible for facilitating the development and management of the University’s annual planning and budgeting processes. This includes resource planning, modeling, allocations, tracking, forecasting, and reporting, as well as decision support analysis for unit and enterprise-wide leadership. In addition, OPB handles external reporting requirements and information requests from the State’s Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) and its Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Budget Planning Analyst - Office of Planning and Budget - Arizona State University

For more information please visit: Arizona State University Budget Planning Analyst 

Budget Planning Analyst

Campus: Tempe

Budget Planning Analyst

Job Description

Under administrative direction, performs work to support campus-wide strategic planning, budget, financial forecasting, and analysis processes. Prepares cost and budget unit variance analyses, develops budget forecasts, analyzes trends, and compiles commitment analyses. Supports preparation of required Strategic Planning Documents. Supports analysis of complex proposals led by senior staff. Supports annual development of budget and state budget operating documents. This position may report to the Director of the office or a senior subordinate to the Director as functionally required.

Planning Technician/Village Planner - Village of Northfield, Illinois

For more information please visit: Village of Northfield 

Overview:

The Village of Northfield is accepting applications for the position of Village Planning
Technician or Village Planner, depending on qualifications. We are seeking a collaborative,
creative problem solving, knowledgeable, service oriented individual to partner with our
organization to continuously improve our community. This full-time position reports to the
Community Development Director.

The person hired will support the Department’s staffing of the Architectural Commission and
Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan & Zoning Commission and Preliminary Plan Review
Committee. They will contribute to our administration of Village landscaping, tree preservation,
sign, fence, zoning, subdivision, and property maintenance ordinances and comprehensive plan.
They will be involved with all aspects of Community Development operations and services.
Details regarding the two job titles are offered below.

Police Auxiliary Officer (Police Department) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Police Auxiliary Officer (Police Department) part-time

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $23.93 - $26.83  per hour working up to 19 hours per week.  Salary dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $23.93 - $35.56.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website. 

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Fire Inspector (Fire Department) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Fire Inspector (Fire Department) 

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

STARTING PAY RATE:  $29.81 - $37.06 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek.  Salary dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is $29.81 - $44.31.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website. 

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Transportation Program Manager (Transportation Department) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Transportation Program Manager (Transportation Department)

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $86,718.00 - $106,244.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $86,718.00 - $125,769.00.

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Financial Analyst (Finance Department) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Financial Analyst (Finance Department) 

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $69,532.00 - $85,179.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $69,532.00 - $100,825.00.

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Program Coordinator in Transit Capital - Illinois Department of Transportation

For more information please visit: Illinois Department of Transportation  
View the job description here: IDOT Program Coordinator 
Date:  Jan 31, 2023
Location:  Chicago, IL, US, 60602-3134
Job Requisition ID:  23679
Agency :  Department of Transportation 
Closing Date/Time: 02/15/2023 
Salary:   $5,120 - $9,155 Monthly  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Cook  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Village Engineer (Community Development) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Village Engineer (Community Development)

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $92,462.00 - $123,679.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $92,462.00 - $134,084.00  

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.