AMVETS Jobs

Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator

Department of Procurement Services

Number of Vacancies: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Under general supervision, the class coordinates the administration, development, and implementation of a specific project or program moderate in size and scope for a City department; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· iSupplier / eProcurement / FMPS support of vendors and staff through management/creation of vendor codes, commodity codes, and account requests

· Perform testing of DPS applications, including user acceptance of issue resolutions and enhancement requests

· Training of staff and vendors on supported applications, including creating training materials

· Serves as a project or program supervisor, overseeing staff and work operations to ensure established goals and objectives are met

· Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of program operations; plans work schedules and priorities for project activities

· participates in preparing project or program operating budgets and monitors budget expenditures

· designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation

· Develop marketing strategies to encourage participation in City projects and programs

· Audits and approves contractor and consultant vouchers for payment

· Acts as a liaison with City departments, public and private agencies, and business organizations to secure commitments in providing services to program participants, sharing program information, and obtaining additional funding support

· Monitors and provides direction to consultants engaged in administering program activities

· prepares narrative and statistical program status reports

· Special projects/Other duties as assigned.

NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: 121 N LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday – Friday

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning, or a related field, supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

· None

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, driver’s license, or training certificates at the time of processing, if applicable.

Selection Requirements:

This position requires applicants to pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview successfully. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the position's responsibilities will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· Five years experience in Program Administration

· iSupplier / eProcurement / FMPS support

· Three years of supervisory experience

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE : The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veteran's preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on the online application that asks, “Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?” In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 (Member Copy-4) to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationery stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationery verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second-party applications will be accepted.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process , please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 07/09/2024 . No exceptions will be made.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor