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Cooks County Government

Business Operations Specialist (department Of Environment And Sustainability)

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A Sustainability Specialist addresses environmental sustainability issues for companies or organizations, including university systems. Develops strategies for reducing energy costs, promotes environmentally friendly production, business or maintenance practices.

$77,709 / year median in Illinois

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

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 :
Support the efficient management of all operations by implementing comprehensive business support functions, including procurement, grants management, and data support. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to the Bureau/Department, ensuring compliance with statutory and strategic mandates. Provide technical guidance and assistance to staff and stakeholders. Assist with various projects and consult senior staff for more complex issues and challenges.
WORK LOCATION
69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher AND
  • Two (2) years of administrative, analytical work, 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. 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.
  • 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, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the administrative and general operating policies, procedures, and practices of the Bureau/Department.
  • Knowledge of modern business administration practices and techniques, including accounting, budgeting, managerial sciences, and purchasing.
  • Ability to plan and provide guidance to basic and routine activities.
  • Ability to make decisions in a high pace, highly stressful environment.
  • Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
  • Ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work involves ex...