Staff Assistant

Office of Equity and Engagement

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $68,616.00

This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Under direction, assists in the performance of specialized administrative support duties, and develops and implements management methods to improve organizational performance; and performs related duties as required.

• Manages the daily administrative and operational functions of the office, ensuring efficient workflow and support for executive leadership;
• Assists with budget and financial management by monitoring expenditures, submitting and processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with City of Chicago policies;
• Coordinates office operations, prepares reports, and supports departmental initiatives through effective organization and communication;
• Reviews and analyzes departmental policies and procedures such as recording keeping methods, personnel requirements and performance standards, to increase operating efficiency;
• Develops, implements and monitors departmental policies and procedures;
• Coordinates and provides administrative support in departmental operations;
• Develops plans for long-term organizational goals;
• Plans and coordinates management activities to ensure the efficient operation of the executive office;
• Communicates critical matters to appropriate departmental staff;
• Acts a liaison for management at meetings, committees and field assignments as needed;
• Uses a personal computer or related office equipment to prepare reports and correspondence on departmental operations.

• Develops standards and necessary controls to ensure that major departmental plans, policies and procedures are executed.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

DEPARTMENT:
Chicago Police - Office of Equity and Engagement

LOCATION:

Public Safety Headquarters - 3510 S Michigan Ave

SHIFT:
Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

DAYS OFF:
Saturday and Sunday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field, plus one (1) year of administrative experience.
• Five (5) years of administrative work experience; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in business administration, Public Administration or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of administrative work experience

NOTE:

You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing, if applicable.

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

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