Project Specialist II - Law

Project Specialist II - Law - ( 2600004N )

Description

SALARY

$87,515.60

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs various office support activities including special studies and investigations, budget administration, records control and compilation and analyses of data under limited supervision.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the preparation of budgets and financial plans. Monitors budget and various reports to ensure accuracy. Collects and analyzes budget and personnel data.

• Maintains records for the department.

• Assists in developing and administering programs, procedures, goals and objectives. Develops methods to improve workflow and processes.

• Coordinates various projects, special assignments and support activities as assigned.

• Assists in maintaining various computer systems.

• Prepares and processes documents relating to department personnel.

• Responsible for printing and distributing various reports.

• Conducts studies, analyzes responses and presents findings as assigned.

• Responsible for managing and administering a specific function exclusive to the department.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

• Possibly some administrative and/or maintenance staff

CHALLENGES

• Organizing and analyzing data from numerous and diverse sources.

• Monitoring budgets against actual financial activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.

• Must have 5 or more years of applicable experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Usual office demands.

• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must have superb computer skills.

• Must be able to proficiently communicate both verbally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Usual office conditions.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Usual office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax and copier

Additional Details: Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job : Law

Job Posting : May 29, 2026, 10:31:12 AM

Position Type: : Full-time Permanent (FTP)

Req ID: 2600004N