PROJECT STRATEGY MANAGER-CPD

PROJECT STRATEGY MANAGER-CPD

Job Number: CPD-9024-2018

Description

Project Strategy Manager-CPD

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE

Office of the Superintendent

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Number of Vacancies: 7

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Develops comprehensive implementation plans and strategies to ensure complete and effective implementation of reforms required under the consent decree and strategic plan (e.g., use of force, training, community policing, data/reporting)
Maintains multiple project work plans and schedules to ensure that projects adhere and meet individual milestones and deliverables associated with reforms
Builds and maintains working relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., sworn and senior staff, external stakeholders) to identify and resolve barriers to implementation and ensure systematic reform efforts
Facilitates meetings with stakeholders to provide visibility on project progress, deadlines, and issues
Acts as a liaison with Independent Monitor’s Office and works with team to ensure complete implementation of reforms
Keeps abreast of new or emerging reform initiatives and best practices and recommends solutions and changes to departmental policies and procedures as appropriate
Compiles and analyzes data and information and drafts recommendations for senior leadership
Maintains accurate records of progress across various implementation plans
Prepares project status, recommendations, and ad hoc reports for stakeholders

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: Chicago Police Department

Office of the Superintendent

Public Safety Building

3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

SHIFT: Monday through Friday

HOURS: Normal Business Hours

NOTE: $73,212.00 Annually

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

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 two (2) years of project management or management consulting work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met

Disclaimer – "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Previous experience in project definition and managing project work plans
Previous experience managing projects with several large work streams
Familiarity with the criminal justice system, public safety or the public sector
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with PowerPoint

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: A writing sample no more than (10) pages will also be required at the time of interview.

Writing Sample

All writing samples submitted in consideration for employment must comply with the following criteria:

The sample may either be a professional project report, academic project report, an official communication related to a professional or academic project or a work-related report or communication.
Each writing sample submitted must be no more than ten (10) pages.
Each writing sample must be accompanied by a cover page explaining:
- the sample’s original purpose (e.g., a writing class, a professional project, a memorandum for an employer);
- when (MM/DD/YYYY) and for whom the sample was written;
- the extent of editing by any third party; AND
- if the writing sample is an excerpt from a larger document, identify that larger document and provide context, if necessary.

If an applicant chooses to submit a writing sample containing confidential or privileged information, the applicant must identify the steps taken (redactions, name changes or consent from the client or employer) to preserve the confidential or privileged nature of the document.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Education & Employment Verification – Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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 an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner

Job Posting: Apr 26, 2018, 5:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External: May 29, 2018, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 00 | Salary: $73,212.00 Pay Basis:Yearly