Description

OVERVIEW

The Cook County Justice Advisory Council seeks an Administrative Analyst II to support operational investigations, policy and procedure improvements, and specialized fiscal, policy, or technical analysis to enhance productivity and workflow.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
• 2nd largest county in America
• Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
• Nearly 80% unionized workforce
• 15 unions represented
• 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

LOCATION

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

ROLE SUMMARY

Assist with performing investigation and analysis of operational systems and procedures, program and organizational structures and policies to ascertain fiscal, technical, administrative or other problems which need further attention. Assist in drafting and implementing corrective policies and procedures and other system enhancements resulting in improved productivity and workflow. Assist leadership with specialized analysis of a fiscal, policy or technical nature utilizing statistical methods and advanced computer-based software applications as required.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

• Assist in the investigation and review of problem areas submitted for analysis. Study management methods in order to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures or implement cost reductions.
• Help coordinate collection and preparation of operating reports such as budget expenditures and statistical records of performance.
• Prepare comprehensive reports including conclusions and recommendations for solution to administrative problems.
• May assist in the training, coordination and/or orientation of staff.
• Maintain liaison with County departments; review and interpret departmental rules, regulations and policies.
• Partner with Bureau Chiefs and/or departmental heads to review, analyze and interpret existing and prepared programs and policies and determine their need and impact.
• Assist in coordinating office services for various County agencies or units within a Bureau in such activities as staffing, budget preparation and control, records control and special management studies.
• May work in conjunction with the Bureau of Technology or Bureau of Research and Innovation to improve effective operational programs and systems based on extensive research and design.
• Assist in the setting up of seminars and in-house programs.
• Explore and make recommendations on new programs and policies.
• Gather and report on both quantitative and qualitative data, analyzing it for any trends or important information that may be useful in formulating new policies.
• Assist with formulating reports which condense and summarize information and display key evidence for stakeholders to review.

Required for all jobs:

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with public officials on a variety of policy and operational issues; ability to analyze situations and problems to reach practical and logical conclusions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to analyze and articulate, verbally and through written documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Skilled with ability to handle multiple tasks and coordinate complex projects.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and identify key interventions to enhance the systems and possess knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adapt new methods.
• Skill in executing moderately complex data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support functional area(s), where analysis is often procedural and straightforward.
• Ability to provide support and collaborate with team members and entry-level management to drive accuracy and precision in analysis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Two (2) years of administrative, operational, analytical work, or directly related experience or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
• Four (4) years of administrative, operational, or analytical work.

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.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Please contact [email protected] for inquiries about this position.