BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY)

Job Description - BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY) (00139052) 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. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher. Two (2) years of administrative, analytical work, or directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. 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 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. 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 identify themselves as a veteran on their employment application and attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 at the time of application filing. Veterans must provide original applicable discharge papers at time of interview. Benefits 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) Required Legal Working Status Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook County Government