What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER*ACTIVELY RECRUITED* (DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY) position at Cook County Offices?
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
Plan and deliver on organization objectives through program development, management of day-to day program operations, and technical execution of environment and sustainability programs. Manage new programs, initiatives, and resource / tool development, including grant writing. Participate in data collection and data submittal via the Set Targets Achieve Results (STAR) performance measurement initiative. Coordinate oversight and technical assistance to sub-recipients or assisted businesses, local governments, and residents. Promote Local and regional sustainability strategies and plans through the development and management of programs.
This position is At Will.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
- Five (5) years in environment or sustainability program coordination / management, or directly related
experience is required .
Preferred Qualification
This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.
https : / / www.cookcountyil.gov / sites / default / files / service / drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
programs, tools, and trends.
as appropriate, for the needs of the audience.
budgets. Skill in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and applying data to major plans / and program proposals.
operations, and advanced execution of a program.
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 :
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
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link :
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The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.
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.
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.
