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Advisory Services/Project Management Analyst. State Health - Mathematica

Job ID #: 2126
Functional Area: Health Research
Position Type: Regular-Status Full-Time
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
Location: Multiple
Department: Policy - 29
Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance

Full description and application available here.

Project Manager - Chicago Department of Public Health

Job Posting: Mar, 2024

Closing Date: April 3, 2024

Salary: $99,444 - $105,564


WORKING WITH THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Mission: To work with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

 

ROLE SUMMARY

The Project manager (PM) will play a major role in developing and implementing new processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management for the Syndemic Infectious Diseases Bureau. As a member of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Syndemic Infectious Disease Bureau, the Project Manager will collaborate with the Bureau’s leadership and management to develop, implement, and evaluate activities to improve programmatic and organizational performance by creating organizational buy-in and communicating the value of quality improvement and performance management, and developing a culture of quality, learning and innovation. The PM will work under direct supervision of the Director of Program Operations, Division of Public Health Services of the Bureau.


Full description and application available here.

Director of Policy and Organizing - Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA)

Location: Remote, with requirements for in-person meetings and events from time to time in Greater Chicago, IL 
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt 
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 
Benefits: include 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; generous paid time off; short-term disability; life insurance; flexible and remote work; and more. 
Reports to: Co-Executive Director 
Application Deadline: April 5, 2024 

CAFHA seeks a strategic, committed, and passionate leader to fulfill its full-time Director of Policy & Organizing position. This position is approximately 40 hours per week, a key member of CAFHA’s leadership team, and reports to CAFHA’s Co-Executive Director. 

The Director of Policy & Organizing will manage our Organizing Team, currently made up of our Senior Housing Justice Organizer and Housing Justice Organizer. The Director of Policy & Organizing will serve a central role in developing and moving policy campaigns forward, lead the team in building collective power, and ultimately advancing housing justice. An individual in this position must possess a deep commitment to movement building and have experience in community organizing and policy advocacy; must be a keen strategist and know how to lead successful legislative campaigns; must be a skilled communicator who can activate people, organizations, and elected officials to impact meaningful change; and must be a mentor and motivator with experience supporting teams with diverse skill sets. 

More information available here.

Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/. 

Salary minimum to mid-point: $56,316.95 to $70,397.00

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $56,316.95 to $84,477.05

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: 

Regional Transportation Authority 
Human Resources 24-SASP
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604 

To apply online: create an account by selecting "Apply" or “login and register.” 

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and application available here.

Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/.

Salary minimum to mid-point: $67,565.63 to $84,457.58

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. The RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $67,565.63 to $101,348.45

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Regional Transportation Authority
Human Resources 24-PSSPI
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and instructions for applying available here.

Planner I - Village of Glenview, Illinois

Schedule/ Work location:
This position is typically required to work during the hours Village Hall is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., based on operational needs, for a total of 40 hours per week. This position is exempt under FLSA. Attendance at evening meetings up to several times per month is also required.

Salary:
The starting salary is $63,697- $89,176 DOQ, with excellent fringe benefit package.

Are you ready to shape the future of a vibrant, thriving and family-friendly community? Do you have a passion for urban planning and a desire to create environments that enrich people's lives? As the Village of Glenview embarks on a number of significant new developments and the revitalization of our Downtown District, we're seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Planner to play a pivotal role in shaping this transformation.

Full description and Application are available here.

Zoning Investigator - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Bureau of Zoning

 

Number of Positions: 1

 

Starting Salary: $88,104.00

Job Posting: Mar 22, 2024

Closing Date: April 12, 2024


Under supervision, conducts site inspections to ensure new construction, building renovations, landscaping and various structures are in compliance with approved permit plans and the provisions of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, and performs related duties as required.


Available here by searching for job number 395217

City Planner V - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Bureau of City-Wide Planning
Bureau of Planning and Design
Number of Positions: 6
Starting Salary: $80,472.00

Bureau of City-wide Planning | 3 positions

Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to city-wide systems such as rivers and waterways, industrial areas, and/or sustainability, and performs related duties as required.

 

Bureau of Planning & Design | 3 positions

Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.


Available here by searching for Job Number 395218

Senior Zoning Plan Examiner - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

SENIOR ZONING PLAN EXAMINER
 
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Bureau of Zoning
 
Number of Positions: 1
 
Starting Salary: $64,668.00

Job Posting: Mar 7, 2024
Job Closing - External: Mar 28, 2024

Under supervision, reviews electronically submitted building permit applications to ensure compliance with the purpose and standards of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, and performs related duties as required.


Job available here by searching for Job Number 396205

Program Specialist at Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA)

Type: Full Time / Hybrid
Location: Chicago Illinois
Salary: $67,565.63 to $84,457.58

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full job information and application available here.

City Planner II, Department of Transportation - City of Baltimore, Maryland

OPENING DATE: 3/21/2024

CLOSING DATE: 4/4/2024 AT 12.00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY $72,624.00 - $116,198.00 ANNUALLY

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A City Planner II performs planning projects of a complex, innovative and creative nature independently. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities but may involve work as a project leader.

Incumbents receive minimal supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.


Full description and application available here.

Advocacy & Economic Development Specialist - Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Advocacy & Economic Development Specialist is responsible for locating, curating, and disseminating economic development and market information to assist ICNC to understand modern urban industrial firms and Chicago’s West Side. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. 

TO APPLY

Please email letter of interest, current resume, and three professional references to: ICNC Advocacy and Economic Development Specialist Search Committee jobs@industrialcouncil.com