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PAYROLL SYSTEMS COORDINATOR (COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE) - SEIU 73

Cook County Government

Cook County Government

Accounting & Finance
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
SENIOR REGIONAL PLANNER (DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL SECURITY)

Requisition ID

: 00133771

Job Posting

: Jul 9, 2024, 12:51:05 PM

Closing Date

: Jul 31, 2024, 12:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.
Posting Salary: $90,678 Annually

Organization

: Offices Under the President

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

Assist the Bureau/Department staff with the development of capabilities/resource assessments and plan to aid the efficient deployment of critical assets and mass evacuation efforts during a catastrophic event. Assist with the development of emergency management plans for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from an "all hazards" perspective for the City of Chicago and County, State, and Federal agencies. Assist not-for-profit and private sector organizations to ensure the development of regional community approaches to emergency preparedness to address catastrophic incidents. Assist with programmatic related assessments performed by contractors of specific regional capabilities in areas such as evacuation, mass care and sheltering, logistics and resource management, mass casualty and mass fatality, special needs populations, threat and hazard identification, communications and information sharing, and medical surge. Answer questions related to emergency planning and address non-standard issues.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Emergency Management, Planning, or a directly related field.
  • Four (4) years of experience in project management, public policy, administration, public safety, emergency management, or a directly related field.
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

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
Knowledge of the Regional Catastrophic Planning Team (RCPT) and operations, including management of projects, associated budgets, planning development, research, catastrophic planning initiatives, and intergovernmental relations at the Local, State, and Federal level. • Ability to serve as a planning contact for all RCPT activities throughout the Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin Combined Statistical Area. • Skill in the development of emergency management plans to ensure the development of regional approaches to overall preparedness and whole community planning to address catastrophic incidents. • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and solve analytical problems. • Ability to travel throughout the entire IL-IN-WI area and work outside of regular business hours, including working long hours, nights, and weekends and occasionally staying overnight.

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.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
  • MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
  • IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
  • ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov

VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

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)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

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. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

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 as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

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.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.