Business Operations Specialist (Department Of Environment And Sustainability

job description - business operations specialist (department of environment and sustainability) )

job description

business operations specialist (department of environment and sustainability)

job posting: jul 31, 2026, 2:58:54 pm

organization: offices under the president

work locations: county building: 118 n. Clark

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
:

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.
work location: 69 w. Washington, chicago, il.

minimum qualifications:

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher and

• two (2) years of administrative, analytical work, or directly related experience or

• an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

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.

thedutieslistedarenotsetforth 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.

degrees awarded outside of the united states with the exception of those awarded in one of the united states territories and canada, must be credentialed by the world education services (wes), educational credential evaluators (ece) or a national association of credential evaluation (naces) member organization.

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 power point.

• 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.

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 180consecutive days, or during war time. To…