Cook County Offices
Under The President
Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
Job Summary
The Office of Research, Operations and Innovation is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiencies and services in collaboration with all departments and agencies under Cook County government. The office currently focuses on the following areas: Performance Management and Process Improvement. Performance Management involves helping departments improve their effectiveness by setting clear goals, developing performance metrics, aligning efforts with organizational objectives, tracking progress, and identifying areas for improvement. Process Improvement includes working with teams to analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and implement solutions that enhance outcomes.
Analyze performance measurements and make policy recommendations regarding department performance. Assist in conducting performance studies regarding fiscal and management operations and researching similar governmental entities for informational and comparative purposes. Develop strategies to address operational inefficiencies, create cost savings, and improve employee performance by analyzing organizational planning, operations, staffing requirements, and other performance measurements. Establish and maintain communication with departmental performance management liaisons, answer inquiries, and inform contacts of changes in policies or practices. Consult other staff and leadership for more complex issues and challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and
- Two (2) years of business operations, project management, change management, government program administration/operations or directly related experience.
- OR-
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
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
- Skill in analysis and ability to understand and grasp details, policies, protocols, systems, procedures, and technical vernacular as they pertain to County offices and agencies.
- Ability to learn and understand the operations and organization of a governmental entity.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. Skill in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Ability to perform data changes and data entry functions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel and the general public.
- Ability to prepare and present project outlines, reports, or statistical presentations to others.
- 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.
- Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adopt new methods.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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