Executive Assistant - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

 Salary Range:

$69,769.35 To $85,467.39 Annually

 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and other senior staff. CMAP is a mission-driven agency serving the 284 municipalities and 7 counties of northeastern Illinois as the region’s comprehensive planning organization.     

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has previously supported an executive director or C-suite staff and has extensive knowledge of office administration, strong attention to detail, excellent time management and the ability to function well in a high paced environment.  CMAP is looking for a flexible team player willing to adapt to changes and be proactive in addressing challenges and most importantly, someone who can demonstrate and uphold our core values: Serving with Passion, Pursuing Equity, Fostering Collaboration, Leading with Excellence, and Driving Innovation.  

Duties & Responsibilities include: 

• Schedules and coordinates meetings on behalf of the Executive Director and executive staff. 
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks including drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for the Executive Director and other assigned staff as needed
• Assists in coordinating agenda materials and facilitates cross-divisional coordination and meeting scheduling 
• Manages complex calendars, arranges for meetings, appointments, travel and accommodations for the Executive Director and other assigned staff as needed.
• Prioritizes inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts with little guidance; makes judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day‐to‐day engagements. 
• Maintains internal processes that support the Executive Director and team by coordinating internal and external resources to expedite workflows. 
• Attend meetings and takes notes of discussion; prepares initial draft minutes, summaries, organizes draft follow-up materials, communicates follow-up items, and schedules follow-ups as necessary. 
• Drafts, reviews, and sends communications on behalf of the Executive Director.
• Maintains records, documents, and agendas for the Executive Director’s meetings, steering committees, commissions, and other priority initiatives. 

 

The hiring range for this position is $69,769.35-$85,467.39 based on experience. 

Learn more here!

Associate Planner Specialist - Cook County, IL

ASSOCIATE PLANNING SPECIALIST (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) 

Requisition ID: 00135082 

Job Posting: Sep 10, 2024, Closing Date: Oct 8, 2024 

Full-time: Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M. 

Posting Salary: $65,586 - $72,318/ Year 

Organization: Offices Under the President Cook County Offices  Under The President   Job Summary  Provide assistance in conducting research, compiling data, and writing data reports relevant to economic development, housing, community development, and planning issues that affect the social environment. Assist with planning work pertinent to land use, housing, and economic development concerning project issues within Bureau/Departments as directed. Assist with updates and maintenance of a comprehensive plan, transportation plan, and land development regulations. Perform a wide variety of straightforward professional duties related to planning, redevelopment, zoning, architectural, and environmental issues under direct supervision. Consult other staff for more complex issues and challenges.  Qualifications - External  Minimum Qualifications  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or  • Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and  • 4 years in planning transportation, economic development, community development efforts, or directly related experience or  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.  Preferred Qualifications  • Masters Degree in Urban planning.  Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.  *Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and private grant programs relative to funding, legislation, and regulation.  • Knowledge of basic planning principles and practices pertinent to land use, affordable housing, economic development, infrastructure, and community revitalization.  • Ability to develop organizational skills to follow through on detailed tasks in a timely manner and to maintain organized records.  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, Local officials, non-profit organizations, and senior planning staff.  • Ability to travel at a moderate to extensive level to work assignments throughout the County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.  • Ability to provide basic insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.  • Ability to operate as a team player and communicate basic or narrow-defined knowledge to team members and external stakeholders.  • Knowledge of basic and standard principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.  Physical Requirements  Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.  VETERAN’S PREFERENCE  When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:  • MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.  • IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”  • ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).  The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov  VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.  Benefits Package  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  • Basic Term Life Insurance  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program  • Employee Assistance Program  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time  • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)  For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:  http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/  The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.  *This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.  Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)  EEO Statement  Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.  NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.  *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.  Social Media Disclaimer  The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.

Associate Planner - Gurnee, IL

The Village of Gurnee is seeking qualified applicants for the entry level position of Associate Planner within the Community Development Department. With new and exciting projects coming to Gurnee, this position will have the opportunity to work closely with businesses, developers and Planning Officials to achieve organizational and strategic goals while gaining experience in the industry! 

This position is responsible for professional planning work related to land use and municipal development.  The selected candidate will complete a variety of routine and complex assignments pertaining to the implementation of current and long range planning programs.  Under supervision, the candidate will also coordinate and implement the subdivision, planned unit development, and related current and long-range zoning processes. 

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field from an accredited college or university as well as knowledge of planning principles, zoning laws and ordinances. Experience using GIS applications is required. 

The salary range for this position is $74,715.76-102,254.04, hiring salary range is based on qualifications and experience. This is a professional position covered under a collective bargaining agreement which includes competitive health, vision and dental benefits at no cost to the employee. This position also includes paid vacation, sick and personal time as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement (IMRF) Fund Pension Plan. 

Work hours for this position are Monday –Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm, with some flexibility to schedule if night meetings are required or requested on a bi-monthly basis. 

Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a post-offer background and drug screen. 

 

This position is open until filled.

 

To apply please visit – https://eservice.gurnee.il.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

 

2025 Leadership Fellow - Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

The application for the 2025 Leadership Fellow Program is open. This is a two-year rotational program that allows Fellows to experience four different business functions at Port Authority.

 

The 2025 program is open to graduate-level students who are graduating between December 2024 and June 2025. The program starts in the beginning of July 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position with a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program, Fellows are considered for key roles throughout Port Authority. As of 2024, we have 100+ alumni still working at the agency.

 

Unfortunately, Port Authority cannot provide sponsorship for this position (and we cannot accept OPT).

 

Application:

• The application, along with more details, can be found here.
• The deadline to apply is December 1, 2024.
• If your school is part of Handshake, the application has been posted there.
• Outside of Handshake, please feel free to share the application with your students as you see fit.

 

Virtual Info Sessions:

• If your school is part of Handshake and accepts events from employers, I posted several virtual info sessions (9/26, 10/8, and 11/5) there if you’d like to share with your students.
• Outside of Handshake, students can also register directly for these events via the Microsoft Teams links below:
• Thursday, 9/26 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
• Tuesday, 10/8 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
• Tuesday, 11/5 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

 

For more information, contact Eric Glover (He/Him), Campus Recruiting Manager, Talent Acquisition | Human Resources, 201-983-3899,  4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Street, 16^th Floor, New York, NY 10007

Senior Planner - Gurnee, IL

The Village of Gurnee seeks an experienced Planner ready to take their career to the next level as the Village’s Senior Planner.  

The selected candidate will be responsible for professional planning and project management work related to land use and municipal development. The candidate will have a variety of routine and complex assignments pertaining to the implementation of current and long range planning programs. This position reviews development and redevelopment proposals including subdivision, site plan, variance requests, plat, and other development documents. The selected candidate will assist the Planning Administrator and Community Development Director and in the interpretation and enforcement of applicable Village codes, development standards, design guidelines, and the comprehensive plan.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Urban Planning or a related field. Experience in urban planning is required. Must be familiar with GIS software used in planning and development work. 

The salary range for this position is $101,127-$122,920, hiring salary range is based on qualifications and experience.

The Village’s benefit package includes health, dental, and vision benefits, a bi-weekly employer contribution towards a retirement health savings account on the employees’ behalf and employer-paid life insurance. This position also includes paid vacation, sick and personal time as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement (IMRF) Fund Pension/Retirement Plan. The Senior Planner position is an exempt, non-union position. 

Work schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some flexibility to schedule if night meetings are required or requested on a bi-monthly basis. 

 

To apply please visit – https://eservice.gurnee.il.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

This position is open until filled.

Fellowship Director - CUE Chicago

CUE is looking for a dynamic, talented, and motivated individual to join the organization as a full-time Fellowship Director. You should apply if you:

 

 Use Language as a Tool for Equity

Create Vision and Integration

Empower Leadership

Build Trust and Authenticity

Navigate and Shift Power Dynamics

 

If you or someone you know is excited about facilitating transformative, co-created learning environments, building deep community bonds, and supporting individuals and organizations in translating a commitment to racial justice into new practice and culture then learn more and apply by Monday, September 30th.

Chicago United for Equity is looking for a dynamic, talented, motivated individual to join the organization as a full-time Fellowship Director. Apply here: https://bit.ly/fellowshipdirectorapp.

You should apply if:

• ●  Language as a Tool for Equity: Your speaking and writing consistently reflect a clear,

  values-led approach that resonates with diverse audiences and champions equity.

• ●  Creative Vision and Integration: As a seasoned facilitator, you thrive in integrating written, visual, and digital mediums to expand the imagination of program participants, supporting what’s possible, and elevating expectations for our civic institutions.

• ●  Empowering Leadership: You find joy in bringing out the best in others. You are eager to work alongside talented individuals, coaching and nurturing them to achieve collective goals and make a meaningful impact.

• ●  Trust and Authenticity: You earn trust by being authentic and transparent. Your attentiveness and empathy make people feel heard and valued. You understand both expressed and unspoken needs, proactively addressing them with clarity and follow-through.

• ●  Navigating and Shifting Power Dynamics: You are adept at reading the power dynamics in various settings. Through thoughtful choices in speaking, listening, and collaborating, you actively work to shift power toward greater equity and inclusion.

  About Us

  Chicago United for Equity (CUE) is a network of racial justice advocates working across diverse types of civic power as organizers, researchers, artists, storytellers, policymakers, and lawyers to redesign Chicago’s civic institutions and transform Chicagoans’ relationship to power.

  Our community envisions a different future – and builds the blueprint to get there. Through our Fellows’ work, we build models for how to shift power in government, philanthropy, research, and other civic institutions. Since 2018, we’ve garnered national recognition for our work developing people-powered voter guides, participatory budgets, and community-led policymaking strategies.

  
  

Position Description

17 N Wabash Ave., #400 Chicago, IL 60602 312.448.8900

CUE is hiring a Fellowship Director whose primary responsibility will be to direct, develop,
and oversee the signature Fellowship program, a year-long racial justice curriculum for civic changemakers tackling structural racism through an action-based collaborative leadership model. The ideal candidate for this role excels at facilitating transformative, co-created learning environments, building deep community bonds, and supporting individuals and organizations in translating a commitment to racial justice into new practice and culture. In addition to the Fellowship program, the Fellowship Director will also curate spaces for alumni of the Fellowship program to strengthen relationships and facilitate continued shared learning, collaboration and direct action. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities, More Information, Applications

Transportation Planner 2 or 3* - Madison WI

Now Hiring: Transportation Planner 2 or 3*

Application Deadline: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Central

Salary Info: $74,663.42 - $97,404.58 Annually

 

The City of Madison is hiring a Transportation Planner 2 or 3*!

This position is responsible for professional transportation planning work within the Regional Transportation Planning Section of the City of Madison’s Planning Division, which provides staff for the Greater Madison MPO under the policy direction of the MPO Policy Board. The work implements the MPO’s adopted vision, mission and goals as reflected in the MPO’s long-range Regional Transportation Plan and other plans and documents, such as the Public Participation Plan. 

About the Position

This is senior level transportation planning work characterized by a high level of initiative, discretion, and leadership, preparing plans and special studies and annual performance measure monitoring. Under general supervision of the Transportation Planning Manager, the work requires a high degree of independence, and involves leadership in program, plan, and policy development and internal process improvements. 

Minimum Qualifications

·         Two (2) years of professional planning experience pertinent to the position, similar to that of a Planner 1 at the City of Madison.  

·         Bachelors Degree in Urban Studies, Urban/Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, and other related studies or programs.  

If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, Human Resources will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:

Four (4) years experience in applying the following:

·         Land use and transportation planning process.

·         Transportation planning policies, principles, practices, and methodologies, including land use/travel demand relationships, accessibility, and integration of the different modes of transportation. 

Two (2) years experience in applying the following:

·         Geographic information systems (GIS), and data collection and analysis methods related to land use and transportation planning.

·         Project management techniques and leadership principles and practices.

·         Computer software applicable to the duties of the position, including Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

The City of Madison is a culturally and ethnically diverse community, and this position will need to understand the needs of all people in the City of Madison, and will need to be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/madisonwi?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&jobId=4634624&jobName=transportation-planner-2-or-3&tab=1