Planning And Preparedness Project Coordinator (dept. Of Emergency Management And Regional Security)

Job Summary
The Planning & Preparedness Project Coordinator assists with assigned aspects of emergency preparedness projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring the project is proceeding in accordance with the projected scope, budget, schedule, and is compliant with applicable requirements and regulations.

Coordinates, supports, and promotes projects, activities, and initiatives focused on preparedness actions throughout Cook County communities.

Organizes, attends, and participates in key stakeholder meetings and follows up on important actions and decisions from meetings.

Maintains up-to-date understanding of emergency management best practices to inform emergency preparedness programs, policies, and procedures.

Assists in incident response and
activation periods, as needed.

Actively evaluates the outcomes of community preparedness activities to ensure continual improvement and optimal effectiveness.

Handles administrative tasks for team members and escalates issues as appropriate.

This Position is Grant Funded! Minimum Qualifications


* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and Two (2) years of coordinating emergency management programs or projects, or directly related experience is required.


* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.


* Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance 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.

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.



*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, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Skill in using MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Ability to quickly learn new essential software
through training.


* Skill in executing project management concepts including managing and monitoring project scope, schedule,
and budget.


* Ability to write reports, document processes, and communicate effectively.


* Ability to work professionally, courteously, and tactfully with others.


* Ability to organize moderately complex activities and operations for a program, process, or service.


* Abi...