Projects Administrator
(Human Resources Department)

Job Title: Projects Administrator
Job Category: Professional
Job ID: S0311-0001-2007

Minimum Job Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a directly related field, supplemented by five years of progressively responsible managerial experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Applicants with project management experience in a consultancy or client service environment will be given priority in processing.

Minimum Salary: $73,896 per year

Duties: Under direction, a Projects Administrator in the Department of Human Resources, Strategic Services Division, manages organizational change programs, working closely with senior management from project inception through change implementation. Develops and coordinates programs designed to improve and enhance business operations in Human Resources, and overall work environment for city workforce. Designs and administers programs to support management and operational requirements. Lead initiatives that require expertise across various disciplines, including human capital strategy, organization design, workforce planning, career and leadership development, recruiting and hiring strategies and employee performance management. Uses a variety of data collection and analysis approaches to identify workforce requirements, implement programs and measure program effectiveness.  Performs related duties as required.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of candidates who pass this examination will be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the City of Chicago; it is merely a statement of eligibility.

Application Period: September 14, 2007 through September 28, 2007
Application Instructions: APPLY via City of Chicago Department of Human Resources Website:  www.cityofchicago.org/careerworks

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT. NO SECOND PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Your degree must be from an accredited college or university. Your transcript must indicate your degree type and the date your degree was conferred. A foreign degree must be accompanied by an approved credential evaluation stating a U.S. educational equivalency.

To meet the minimum qualifications, your education, experience and supervisory experience must be directly related to the title(s) for which you are applying.

Special Instructions: Transcripts with proof of degree and resume must be submitted at the time of application.

Note: All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from any and all application materials submitted to the Department of Personnel for City employment.

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