PROJECT COORDINATOR

Bid/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator - 911 Behavioral Health

Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Number of Vacancies: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $73,140/YR

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from June 30, 2025, until 11:59 pm CDT on July 14, 2025. No exceptions will be made.

This position is open to the public and all 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. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, coordinates the administration, development and implementation of projects or programs moderate in size and scope for a City department; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a project or program supervisor, overseeing staff and work operations to ensure established goals and
• objectives are met.
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of program operations.
• Plans work schedules and priorities for project activities.
• Participates in preparing project or program operating budgets and monitors budget expenditures.
• Designs, implements and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation.
• Acts as a liaison with City departments, public and private agencies and business organizations to secure commitments in providing services to program participants, sharing program information and obtaining additional funding support.
• Monitors and provides direction to consultants engaged in administering program activities.
• Prepare narrative and statistical program status reports.
• Oversees the administration of programs with various funding streams, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provides front line support for financial issues related to grant awards
• Performs related duties as required

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: 1411 W Madison Ave

Days: Monday through Friday (Some Saturdays)

Hours: 8:00AM to 4:00PM (Some evenings and weekends may be necessary)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a related field, supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview will be selected.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from June 30, 2025, until 11:59p.m. CST on July 14, 2025. No exceptions will be made.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor