Job Information
City of Chicago Project Administrator - Chicago Police Department in Chicago, Illinois
412021BR
Auto req ID:
412021BR
Company:
City of Chicago
Job Code:
Project Management
Job Description:
Project Administrators will work to lead cross functional teams to solve complex problems and use existing processes and systems to create implementable solutions. These solutions will be aligned with the Superintendent's Strategic Plan to make systematic changes to the Department. Examples of projects include further civilianization of the Department, the enhancement of the Forensics Unit, and other multi-million dollar projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Cultivates relationships with police officers and various departments i.e. budget, human resources, legal.
Manages and directs multiple major and large scale programs or projects of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing
Manages professional staff and directs the functions and operations of an organizational section or unit; establishes and implements policies and procedures relating to section’s objectives
Consults with staff and consultants via site-visits and phone/email outreach to determine scope of services, budgets and specifications for projects; established timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and the accomplishment of key objectives
Functions as a specialized advisor to executive level managers or functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a given profession, specific technical area or operational area
Coordinates and administers citywide initiatives, departmental programs and special projects of a complex and technical nature
Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Position Title:
Project Administrator - Chicago Police Department
Job Category:
Project Management
Minimum Education Required:
Bachelors
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
Location: 3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City*:
Chicago
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous experience in program administration
Previous supervisory experience with more than one direct report
Previous experience in preparing reports, budgets, and grants applications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Knowledge of facilities and asset planning
Previous experience managing complex bureaucratic processes
State*:
Illinois