ROLE SUMMARY
As an essential member of the Chicago Department of Public Health, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for enforcing the environmental ordinances in the Municipal Code, as well as state laws and regulations through delegation agreements.
Full description and application available here (Search Job #1912).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing work operations to ensure established goals and objectives are met
- Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of program operations
- Plans work schedules and priorities for project activities
- Participates in preparing project or program operating budgets and monitors budget expenditures
- Designs, implements and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation
- Develops marketing strategies to encourage participation in City projects and programs
- Audits and approves contractor and consultant vouchers for payment
- Monitors and provides direction to consultants engaged in administering program activities
- Prepares narrative and statistical program status reports
- Provides enforcement support tracking cases, violations and technical support for permit hold reviews
- Manages other permitting and enforcement-related projects as assigned
Location: 2160 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60612
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a related field.
Experience
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, AND ABILITIES
§ Project Management Professional Certification preferred
§ Knowledgeable in principles and practices of public relations, community outreach, and communications
§ Deep understanding of the methods and techniques of public speaking
§ Excellent written and oral communication skills
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
ABOUT YOU
You have a strong focus on CDPH’s core values, which are:
§ Anti-Racism – a commitment to dismantling systemic racism to create an organizational culture that actively supports anti-racist efforts and is committed to recognizing, addressing, and eradicating all forms of racism within the department and the community.
§ Informed Decision Making – collect, share, and operationalize data to support public health decisions and actions to improve health and achieve our mission. CDPH leverages appropriate data infrastructure and technology to drive decisions and assess performance.
§ Teamwork – cultivate belonging and respect for colleagues and community partners. Act responsibly and work cooperatively to ensure effective communication. Encourage each other to grow and achieve our common goals.
§ Excellence – value creativity, innovation, and exploration; continuously seek to improve processes and systems by working together with integrity, honesty, compassion, and transparency.