Business Services Analyst II (Planning & Development) - Memphis & Shelby County

Who: Memphis and Shelby County (Tennessee) - Department of Planning and Development

What: The Business Services Analyst is responsible for the review, analysis, and evaluation of processes, systems, and user needs for projects and procedures associated with individual departments or the division; coordinate processes to ensure that the information systems support departmental business operational needs; serves as the first point of contact for coworkers and departmental liaisons regarding the use of designated information systems; gathers data to develop or contribute to the development of business plans and strategies; tracks performance of core business processes associated with individual departments or the division; assist the County IT staff in understanding the operational need for both automated and manual solutions to the business systems and procedures. Responsibilities include:

Healthcare Auditor - University of Illinois, Chicago IL

Title:

Healthcare Auditor - UIC

Job Category:

Academic Professional

Location:

Chicago

Description:

University of Illinois

University Audits

Audits UIC

Healthcare Auditor

Chicago Campus

The University of Illinois seeks a Healthcare Auditor to provide healthcare related and clinical expertise and guidance in performing complex healthcare and clinical audits and oversee functions performed by professional audit staff. This position also assists Chicago, Springfield, and Urbana­ Champaign campus staff by providing healthcare audit expertise. Additional responsibilities include:

Duties:

1. Perform specialized financial, compliance, operational, information technology, and investigative audits in various operational areas of the University healthcare and clinical business activities. Work may be sensitive, unusual, and have no precedence. Projects may occur concurrently. Work is primarily based in Chicago and may occur in other locations within Illinois. Work may be performed independently or as part of a team or task force.

2. Conduct all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, report development, wrap-up, and follow-up.

3. Identify and effectively communicate suggestions and recommendations on improving controls, gaining efficiencies, and strengthening compliance with laws and regulations.

4. Identify recommendations in audits at a unit, process, or University-wide level.

5. Conduct meetings with operational and financial employees at all levels of the University organization. Meetings should promote effective gathering of information and assessing the business, environment, and controls while at the same time providing benefit to the auditee.

6. Consult with University senior management, faculty, and staff on processes, policies, and good business practices on an ad hoc basis.

7. Participate on project teams for business system re-engineering, evaluation of process flows, and financial reviews to provide internal control advice and counsel.

8. Participate in self-evaluation processes and continuous improvement projects within the Office of University Audits.

9. Assist in training new audit staff on organization, processes, policies, systems, and audit techniques.

10. Assist in development and delivery of training on internal controls to University employees.

11. Assist Chicago, Springfield, and Urbana-Champaign audit staff in the performance of their assignments.

12. Actively stay current in Federal, State, and local rules and regulations as they relate to the healthcare enterprise. Communicate near-term risks to audit management, University faculty and staff, external parties, (as directed by University Counsel), and/or University Related Organizations, such as Wolcott, Wood, & Taylor.

13. Perform other duties appropriate for a Healthcare Auditor.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a business discipline, nursing, public health, public administration, or other related field with three years of Healthcare operations, Healthcare auditing, Healthcare compliance, and/or public accounting or internal audit experience.  Additional requirements include:

Knowledge of auditing principles and practices and standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the State Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act; ability to learn federal, state, and university laws, rules, and/or regulations related to internal audit procedures; demonstrated ability in written and verbal communications skills; analytical ability using large data sources and electronic data mining tools; ability to work independently or in a team environment and on own initiative; ability to schedule own audit projects and coordinate travel requirements to meet annual audit plan objectives; expertise that allows complex audit activities to be independently performed while receiving guidance from an off-site Audit Director; ability to work with all levels of University System Offices to achieve the appropriate focus on both departmental and enterprise-wide issues and achieve the defined goals and objectives of the assignment; ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments to produce accurate, detail-oriented work while meeting stringent deadlines; strong computer skills including the ability to effectively use software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer; and excellent problem identification and solution skills to address difficult, complex issues.

Preferred qualifications include: Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or other pertinent field. Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Registered Nurse, or RHIA.

This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by September 6, 2017 at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.  Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

 HR Services

809 S. Marshfield Ave

MC 078

Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-5130

The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. University Administration welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

Close Date:

09/06/2017

https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/employment/job-board/details?jobID=69060&job=healthcare-auditor-uic

Automated Information Mapping Supervisor - Olathe, KS

AIMS Supervisor
Johnson County- Olathe, KS

Job Snapshot
Base Pay: $42.40 - $58.30 /Hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Information Technology
Education: 4 Year Degree
Experience: Not Specified
Manages Others: Yes
IndustryGovernment - Civil Service
Required Travel: None
Job ID: 909011.E.Technical Supervisor II

Job Description
The Department of Technology and Innovationn (DTI) delivers innovative and reliable technology solutions and services to advance the objectives of County staff, elected officials, and the community in a cost effective and efficient manner. The AIMS Supervisor will enhance, facilitate, and promote the delivery of automated information mapping system (AIMS) services to citizens, municipalities and businesses living and operating in Johnson County.

• Guides and assists staff in identifying opportunities to use and integrate GIS data in the organization and across outside data partners in accordance with standard operating procedures and communicated business requirements; encourages the use and development of systems that communicate, share and promote spatial information across functional boundaries toward the elimination of inefficiencies; provides a second-tier level support in evaluating forward looking solutions and resolving technical issues and services requests.
• Maximizes the performance of AIMS by ensuring the successful implementation of geographic information technology horizontally and vertically through organizations with similar business functions; engages and fosters a learning environment for all staff and promotes a habit of excellence for the work that is completed.
• Contributes to the continued enhancement of information technology by participating on technical and management committees (i.e. Programs & Risk Committee); continuously seeks opportunities for coordination and collaboration with other departments, agencies and cities; positively influences organizational effectiveness and change through participation, collaboration and leadership with intra-governmental and external agencies; provides leadership in collaborative efforts in the region and state that benefit the department's programs and specific projects.
• Markets and consults with departments/agencies of the County concerning AIMS-related services; participate in a collaborative effort with other DTI management in the review of AIMS infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing and evolving user community; fosters a learning environment for all staff and promotes a habit of excellence for the work that is completed.

Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Geography, Urban Planning, Information Technology, Public Administration or related field. 
• Four (4) years in Information Technology Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS), particularly knowledge and experience using ESRI product line, including but not limited to ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server and SDE.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in Information Technology. 
• One (1) year experience in municipal or county government preferred.
• Experience may substitute for degree. Education may substitute for experience.
• Background check required.

Data Scientist - City of Chicago, IL

"I wanted to share a job opportunity with the City of Chicago data science team. We're hiring another data scientist within my team.

"This position will help the city use advanced research techniques to improve the quality of life for residents and improve the efficiency of city operations. Our team has done a lot of work, such as predicting spikes in rodent complaints, dispatching food inspectors, and a number of other projects. We also work on behind-the-scenes work, such as modeling fares. A number of our projects are open source. It's a great opportunity to work as a data scientist and make an impact on millions of individuals and families.

"Our team is structured around all facets of data. The individual would be on the same team and work closely with our open data team as well as database administrators and business intelligence unit. 

"Please feel free to share with your respective colleagues, students, and recent graduates. Unfortunately, I am limited in what I can answer from potential applicants due to fair-hiring laws.

"The static link to the posting is http://j.mp/1TLY0p4"

Transportation Senior Routing Specialist, Chicago Public Schools - Chicago, IL

JOB SUMMARY
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 409,000 students at 482 elementary schools, 122 high schools, and 120 charter or contract schools. CPS employs more than 40,000 people, more than half of whom are teachers.

This position applies advanced knowledge of supply chain operations and logistics principles to manage day-to-day transportation services for CPS students city-wide. Duties include complex and highly diversified analysis, drawing autonomous conclusions to develop and implement best route optimization strategies, new policies and procedures, and managing medium to large size multi-vendors to ensure quality and safety of transportation services for CPS students, including students with special needs and / or disabilities. This position guides and coaches more junior Transportation Specialist staff. The work is under minimal supervision.

JOB PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis, Recommendation and Development of Bus Runs and Routes: 

• Uses a variety of sources (such as Edulog, Zonar/Edutracker GPS systems, city road closures and construction materials, etc.) and high level of abstract thinking to gather, compile / break down and analyze transportation and student data to develop optimal number of single bus runs and complex routes for the duration of the business day through the metropolitan area of Chicago.

Identifies and Manages Tiering Feasibility: 

• Determines the operational feasibility of current tiering through comparative analysis of planned data in Edulog, and actual data from GPS reports.
• Collaborates with Routing Specialists, as well as other cross-functional work groups, to analyze tiering data to identify and implement (drop) optimization opportunities.

Guides Routing Specialists in report compilation to ensure data integrity:

• Runs statistical data analysis to verify student and transportation data are properly updated in the database and communicated to the appropriate vendor.
• Reviews vendor KPI’s created by Routing Specialists.

Vendor Management: 

• Reviews reports run by Transportation Routing Specialists to ensure data accuracy and report timeliness.
• Generates and analyzes various reports, such as vendor change and vendor summary reports to monitor and evaluate vendor performance levels at assigned schools. 
• Aggregates, distributes, and manages daily vendor KPI’s.
• Reviews vendor technology; initiates and recommends changes to vendors’ policies and procedures to implement the most ideal transportation program for customers.
• Fosters successful business relationships with assigned vendors.

Communicates with various internal and external audiences: 

• Provides guidance on detailed bus runs information and a changes due to a range of circumstances to various audiences (schools, vendors, parents, and students). Some information conveyed to the audiences is of critical nature.
• Answers non-routine questions / investigates and resolves complex inquiries / concerns from parents, general public and CPS staff concerning bus routing, scheduling, and school boundaries. Utilizes a relatively high level of judgment and tact when dealing with some conflicting situations. 
• Fosters successful business relationships with assigned medium to large size vendors.

Performs other duties as they might be assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, hospitality, information technology, business or related field.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in travel, transportation, customer service, and/or hospitality industry, including one (1) to two (2) years of experience with transportation routing/scheduling systems preferred, or a combination of education and related experience. Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Chicago geographic area, city streets, road system, and traffic patterns.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point).
  • Strong map reading and mathematical skills to make accurate math calculations.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion. 
• Ability to think and work independently with minimal supervision. 

https://cpsk12il.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobsearch.ftl

Transportation Workflow Planner, Chicago Public Schools - Chicago, IL

Transportation Work Flow Planner(

Job Number:

 140000OZ)

Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 409,000 students at 482 elementary schools, 122 high schools, and 120 charter or contract schools.  CPS employs more than 40,000 people, more than half of whom are teachers. 

 

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this position establishes routing department policies and procedures, co-ordinates day-to-day bus routing activities, and is the project manager in the implementation of route optimization strategies.

 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Systems Maintenance:
o   Performs daily maintenance and back-up of the Edulog routing system. 
o   Ensures the integrity and daily functionality of Edulog routing software.
·         Develops Training Program:
o   Develops training program and materials for new hires.
o   Co-ordinates training sessions with third parties.
o   Provides evaluation, feedback, and direction for team member development.
·         Establishes Department Policies and Procedures:
o   Develops policies and procedures as it relates to run creation   
o   Determines department work load structure and distribution
·         Validates Pairing Feasibility:
o   Determines the operational feasibility of current run pairings through comparative analysis of planned data in Edulog, and actual data from GPS reports.
·         Establishes Department KPI’s
o   Establishes KPI’s for individual routing team members.
o   Establishes vendor KPI’s and quantitative analytics
·         Project Management Lead:
o   Implements and manages route optimization strategies as directed.
·         Routing Department Point-of-Contact:
o   Acts as the point-of-contact for communication and coordination with/between the routing department, STS, and CPS.
·         Quality Assurance:
o   Collects, archives, and manages vendor KPI’s.
o   Provides evaluation of individual vendor performance
o   Participates in vendor audits as needed.
·         Performs other duties as they might be assigned.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in logistics, supply chain management, hospitality, information technology, business or related field.
· One (1) to two (2) years of experience with transportation routing/scheduling systems required, or a combination of education and related experience.
· Working knowledge of Chicago geographic area, city streets, road system, and traffic patterns. 
·  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point).
· Strong mathematical skills to make accurate math calculations.
· Excellent organizational skills, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines
· Must work well under pressure.
· Understanding of bell times and time-sensitivity of projects.
· Ability to attend to detail and follow tasks through to completion.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

https://cpsk12il.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobdetail.ftl

Urban Planner, The Cecil Group - Boston, MA

Urban Planner 

The Cecil Group

January 29, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Boston, MA

The Cecil Group is seeking a highly-motivated, self-directed and creative planner to take an active role on a number of projects. Responsibilities include GIS coordination, research, writing project reports, coordinating large amounts of project data, project coordination with clients and subconsultants, and interaction with and presentations to clients and community groups. Applicants should have excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality work products within budget both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team on multiple time-sensitive assignments. Applicants should possess strong research, writing and presentation skills, excellent conceptual design skills with land use and physical planning experience, experience in developing zoning recommendations, and curiosity to explore and try out new professional methods and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute as a team member to a number of urban planning projects
• Attend and contribute to client meetings
• Attend and contribute to public meetings, many of which occur in the evenings
• Produce land use maps
• Produce graphics to convey data sets
• Organize and write project reports

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in city planning, urban design or related field.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of professional planning experience
• Experience managing projects
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)

The Cecil Group is a multi-disciplinary planning and design firm whose practice and philosophy is based on unlocking the potential of the projects we work on. The firm combines urban design, planning, landscape architecture, and architecture on a wide range of projects in and beyond New England.

Please forward cover letter, resume and work samples to: info@cecilgroup.com

IT Sr. Specialist - Business Analyst, University of Illinois - Multiple Campuses (Chicago, Urbana-Champaign)

UIC,UIUC: Information Technology Senior Specialist - Business Analyst

12/19/2013

The University of Illinois seeks an Information Technology Senior Specialist - Business Analyst to work with the Office of Business and Financial Services' functional units to assess and document business needs and translate the requirements into a user centered interface design. The analyst needs to be familiar with techniques for organizational design, process improvement, technology assimilation, organizational change, process modeling and the various academic disciplines that form the foundation of user experience design. Position can be located on the Urbana or Chicago campus. Additional responsibilities include: 

1. Completes all documentation needed to capture details of processes, systems, issues and recommendations.
2. Conducts interviews and performs necessary research/analysis to create project requirements documentation.
3. Designs and evaluates interfaces utilizing user-centered design principles.
4. Works effectively with subject matter experts and end users to ensure user experience is formulated to achieve business goals.
5. Collaborates with technical teams (developers, systems analysts and database administrators) to design and implement the functional user interaction, navigation, and usability.
6. Reviews project requirements/specifications and ensures alignment of test, support and training plans with business objectives.
7. Participates in root cause analysis, and makes recommendations for process enhancements and/or other appropriate activities to improve productivity.
8. Completes business cases in support of projects.
9. Participates in or facilitates business process modeling efforts.
10. Translates business requirements into detailed user interface artifacts.
11. Reviews documentation for project teams and provides relevant feedback.
12. Gathers information such as best practice, regulatory and economic information, business periodicals, and newspapers for use in business modeling.
13. Designs and coordinates user research and testing to produce useful, usable, and engaging user interface designs.
14. Conducts usability testing and performs quality assurance on implemented requirements and designs.
15. Ability to work independently or as part of the team to meet goals and objectives of each project.
16. Assist others with user interface design and requirements gathering-related problems.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Computer Interaction or related field and four years’ experience in the delivery of software solutions, two years’ experience as a business analyst, and one year of experience with user design principles and graphic software.

Additional qualifications include: Knowledge of business, economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data within a higher education environment; knowledge of business communication and user experience design principles; ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of colleagues or vendors.

Applications

This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by January 10, 2014 at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/. 

Employee Relations and Human Resources
271 Henry Administration Building, MC 341
506 South Wright Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2600 

The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. University Administration welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.

IT Tech. Associate, Learning & Office Tech. Coordinator, AIDS Training & Research Center, UIC - Chicago

Title:

Information Technology Technical Associate (Learning & Office Technology Coordinator)

Department:

Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center

Category:

Civil Service

Location:

Chicago

Close Date:

01/20/2014

Shift:

Days

Hours Per Week:

9-5pm; M-F

Description:

This position is responsible for providing technical expertise and support for Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center  (MATEC’s) Central Office, Illinois Site, and Great Lakes ATTC (office IT only). Focus of the position is on managing and expanding learning technologies for training; serving as liaison for web, data, and server needs; and managing day to day IT operations within MATEC.

Duties:

Leads MATEC team on current and new learning technology implementation.  Serves as regional resource (including working with subcontractors) in using these technologies to improve training and evaluation.

Provides technical expertise in designated areas including learning technologies (specifically Adobe Connect, Blackboard), desktop IT (Microsoft environment), liaison for web and web-based data systems (specifically to ACCC, and using Excel and Access).

Oversees technology for web-based, Excel, and Access database and serves on team working with program data.  Serves as liaison with ACCC (server host) and Department of Family Medicine for desktop IT and server maintenance functions, and purchasing and inventory of hardware.

Oversees installation of computers and workstations on the network, hardware and software upgrades, maintaining and monitoring the system to provide optimal quality to the end-users. Serves as backup for graduate student when he/she is unavailable.  Recommends modifications to third party software to meet user needs.

Prepares documentation to support functions described above and provide user support for new or modified programs.  Maintains and supports assigned systems with documented testing and development of procedures to ensure minimal downtime and loss of productivity and service. Evaluates and supplements vendor supplied documentation for third party software.

Serves as lead writer of protocols and procedures on technical use of the databases, processes for IT requests, and hardware/software purchasing.

Supervises graduate and undergraduate assistants.  Serves as team leader on web and learning technology projects.  Monitors the progress and direction of assigned tasks and makes corrections as needed.  Determines training needs and provides training opportunities for staff.

Reviews, analyzes, and recommends the best approach and overall design for computer application development for training and office applications.  Advises designated personnel on software.  Installs or oversees installation of new, modified or third party software releases and/or updates.  Designs or provides liaison with the designer of user-friendly interfaces to systems, applications and databases.  These functions are performed with traditional computer programming and/or web based programs.

Maintains or serves as liaison for maintenance of MATEC website, including registration and data portions.  (Website written in PhP and MySql.)

Develops presentations on current and future plans or services.  Makes product and vendor recommendations.  Act as a software and hardware vendor liaison.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

 1.   Any combination totaling two years from the following categories:                  

 a)      progressively more responsible work experience in IT-related profession   

   b)    college course work in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one year

90-120 semester hours or Bachelor’s Degree equals two years

2.  Experience in Network Administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of training/education or related industry preferred.
• Demonstrated success working in a team-based environment.
• Ability to seek out solutions to problems without prompting.
• Strong liaison skills, i.e., developing professional relationships to further success in all areas of responsibility.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel Dashboard.
• Familiarity with MySql and PhP languages preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of personal or professional web development or management experience preferred.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Proceed to Application button below AND submit an Exam Request for CB8491 IT Tech Assoc (Midwest AIDS Training and Educ Center)

If a degree or college coursework is required you must provide transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" link on the Civil Service Employment Application (Part 1). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: CB8491- CF

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to submitting your exam request.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your knowledge and experience, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application, not the resume. Please be sure to include an accurate email address and to check it regularly for UIC position updates or notices.

If an application and exam request are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered and the exam request will be denied.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than January 20, 2014.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.