Project Coordinator (Planning) Jobs

CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT – DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

CLASS SPECIFICATION

Title: Project Coordinator (Planning) Level: 3557

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under supervision, assists department heads with the development of policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities. Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Assists department heads with coordinating and developing policy initiatives and strategic planning priorities. Assists department heads with assessments and project planning. Creates a standard project assessment template to include risks, costs, and a synopsis of issues reported. Serves as a representative for the department head at project meetings. Assists the department head in performance management and with identifying operational inefficiencies and ways to implement improvement plans for future evaluation.

Prepares written reports for management and works with department heads to gather and convey information and projects results and assessments. Maintains documentation required for project accountability and project assessment.

DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field, supplemented by one to three years of office administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of business management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of office management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• High level of organizational and planning skills.

Career Service: Exempt EEO: Administrative Support FLSA: Exempt

Revised 05/19/2023