PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Bureau of Health Protection

Office of Environmental Permitting & Inspection

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $86,520.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/03/2025

Mission: CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago

The Projects Administrator has a broad scope of management responsibilities. This position leads Health Protection initiatives, including the Office of Environmental Permitting & Inspection (OEPI) with a focus on air quality, asbestos, solid waste, hazardous materials, and tanks, representing the department to cross-government and cross-sector partners. manages and directs the development, design, and implementation of various projects of the OEPI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Manage and direct the Chicago Air Sensor Network Project which includes operations, staffing, community participation, and requests from the public and media

* Manages professional staff and directs the functions and operations of OEPI; establishes and implements policies and procedures relating to section's objectives

* Consults with staff and consultants to determine scope of services, budgets and specifications for projects; established timelines and implement 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

* Manage Environmentally Complex Demolition process, community coordination and interdepartmental coordination. Includes messaging required for public engagement and media inquiries

* Manage Consequential Facility Permit Review process, ensuring appropriate internal and external communication, often with local and other elected officials

* Assist in reviewing existing municipal ordinances and rules and make recommendations for required improvements

* Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications

* Prepare regular progress reports for internal stakeholders, city officials, and external partners

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: WSCDC-2160 W Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

* 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

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise/or a skills assessment test 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

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor