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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.
Who: Metra Regional Rail
What: Reporting directly to the Department Head, Long Range Planning, the Planning Analyst will serve as lead Metra representative in various station area planning studies. Perform planning activities in support of Metra's strategic planning efforts and other regional, corridor, and station planning studies of the Metra rail system including planning for major capital expansion projects. Participates in and executes elements of commuter rail planning studies. Research various proposals, initiatives, and regulatory guidelines. Collaborate with other departments to facilitate projects; provide analytical data and other support to Metra departments and outside agencies and represent Metra at regional committees and task forces. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Who: City of Chicago
What: The Chief Planning Analyst (CPA) position is primarily responsible for serving as a high-level planner and Grants Unit liaison between the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS); City Departments involved in the grants management process, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), the Law Department, and the Department of Finance/Grants and Project Accounting Division (GPAD); and federal, state, and private grantors.
| Job Number: 267280 Description Department of Family and Support Services JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Number of Position(s): 1 Vacancy ESSENTIAL DUTIES This position is primarily responsible for serving as a high-level planner/grants unit liaison between the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Divisions; City Departments involved in the grants management process, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), the Law Department, and the Department of Finance/Grants and Project Accounting Division (GPAD); and federal, state, and private grantors. The position is responsible for coordinating the development and preparation of DFSS grants, adhering to City polices for the processing of grant applications and awards; and ensuring that the Department follows the appropriate grantor guidelines to submit and process grant applications and awards on time. The position is also responsible for identifying new funding sources to support DFSS Divisions’ ongoing activities, new initiatives, and special projects. This will include contributing to grant applications as a subject matter expert by assisting to write grant narratives and researching appropriate content to be included in the grant application (including standards, theoretical frameworks, analysis of data, evaluations, and trends). The position will also review and interpret pending state and federal legislation that could impact departmental funding and propose next step actions. This position may also be tasked with performing research and the analysis of data, trends, and standards to support grant development work. This position is also tasked with preparing grant-specific activity and Grants Unit reports. This position serves as a liaison between other departments, government agencies and community groups on joint planning projects; and represents the department at community meetings regarding planning projects. Performs related duties as required. NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. Location : Department of Family and Support Services - Central Office Address : 1615 West Chicago Avenue Shift : Monday-Friday Hours : 9:00am – 5:00pm THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Studies, the Social Sciences or a related field, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible planning experience. Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program. NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing. NOTE: This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. Education & Employment Verification
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