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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Projects Administrator – Economic Recovery

Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Economic Recovery Team

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

NOTE- This position is funded through a grant and this employment opportunity is contingent on the availability and continuation of the grant supporting this position. The current grant supporting this position is expected to be available through December 31, 2026. The City will provide sufficient notice when the grant and employment opportunity expires.

The Chicago Recovery Plan (CRP) is the City’s plan to amplify once-in-a-generation federal funding to catalyze a sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is responsible for distributing part of the CRP funds to support the equitable economic recovery of Chicago. BACP will focus on 3 core areas:

· Small Business Support : BACP will invest these funds in strategic programs aimed at creating long-lasting impact and strengthening Chicago’s small business ecosystem.

· Nonprofit Capacity Building : BACP will offer capacity building support to nonprofits to aid them in accessing and managing funds, so that they can continue to provide vital services to Chicago’s residents.

· Food Equity: BACP will invest to increase food equity throughout Chicago by supporting food businesses in historically underserved communities and urban food growers.

· This Project Administrator position will focus on grant administration and compliance for BACP’s Economic Recovery programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reviews completed grant applications to ensure proposed programs are in compliance with the grantor’s funding requirements.

· Monitors grant funded programs and works with program staff to monitor their implementation and to ensure compliance with funding source reporting requirements.

· Evaluates program proposals submitted by agencies for funding and makes recommendations for the allocation of funds and the selection of agencies based on established criteria.

· Consults with staff and consultants to determine scope of services, budgets, and specifications for projects; established timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and the accomplishment of key objectives.

· Functions as a specialized advisor to executive level managers or functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a given profession, specific technical area or operational area.

· Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications.

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

Location: City Hall, Rm 805 or 2 N. LaSalle (On Site)

Days: Monday through Friday (Some Saturdays)

Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Some evenings and weekends may be necessary)

Salary: $91,848 per year (Non-negotiable)

THIS POSITION IS NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· Ability to fluently read, write and speak any language other than English

· Previous professional experience providing small business services and/or support

· Previous professional experience in nonprofit management

· Previous professional experience providing aid to food related businesses

· Previous professional experience with government grant administration

· Previous work experience providing customer service to both internal and external customers

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Please note, all posted positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from June 6, 2024, until 11:59p.m. C.D.T. on June 20, 2024 . No exceptions will be made.