<p>OVERVIEW</p> <p>The Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics is seeking a Policy Analyst who will support policy research and contribute to memorandums and recommendations for local government and community stakeholders. Responsibilities include assisting with data collection, policy analysis, and the preparation of policy presentations. The role responds to requests from policy leadership, community agencies, and the public for subject-matter population data and related reports. Additional duties involve developing policies to improve inefficient procedures, supporting the creation and implementation of strategic plans, and providing administrative assistance to the department.</p> <p>Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.</p> <p>Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.</p> <p>WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?</p> <p>In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:</p> <ul> <li>Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans </li><li>Flexible Teleworking Options </li><li>Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave) </li><li>Pension Plan </li><li>Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend </li><li>Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program. </li></ul> <p>SALARY RANGE: $85,645 - $94,603 / YEARLY</p> <p>SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY</p> <ul> <li> <p>Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs</p> </li><li> <p>2nd largest county in America</p> </li><li> <p>Larger than 27 states</p> </li><li> <p>Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.</p> </li><li> <p>Nearly 80% unionized workforce</p> </li><li> <p>15 unions represented</p> </li><li> <p>63 separate collective bargaining agreements</p> </li><li> <p>Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.</p> </li><li> <p>Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.</p> </li><li> <p>Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.</p> </li></ul> <p>LOCATION</p> <p>Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Assist in policy research and contributes to memorandums and recommendations relevant to local government and community stakeholders. Assist with data collection, policy analysis, and policy presentations. Respond to requests from policy lead, community agencies, and the public for subject matter population data and reports. Develop policies and provide recommendations concerning inefficient procedures to develop more effective work methods. Assist with the development and implementation of strategic plans while providing administrative support to the department.</p> <p>Typical Job Duties</p> <ul> <li>Assist in the development and implementation of policy strategic planning. </li><li>Research and develop policies and programs to support Cook County priorities. </li><li>Manage special projects that support county-wide priorities. </li><li>Working with county departments to align work plan items for organizational efficiency. </li><li>Reporting on the status of county-wide priorities and goals. </li><li>Track and report data/input from staff and stakeholders regarding recommendations for policy research, including presenting recommendations that may be presented for amendments or repealed. </li></ul> <p>Required for all jobs</p> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and </li><li>Two (2) years experience in policy making, analysis, policy data collection, or directly related experience or </li><li>An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Four (4) or more years of experience in policy making, analysis, or policy data collection. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Skill in executing moderately complex data collection, synthesis, analysis, reporting, and development of recommendations to support financial area(s), where analysis is based on diverse or non-standard problems. </li><li>Ability to provide support and collaborate with team members and entry-level management to drive accuracy and precision in analysis. </li><li>Knowledge of procedural analytical practices to perform moderate studies and continually adapt new methods. </li><li>Ability to work with a variety of people, including policymakers and governmental officials. </li><li>Excellent critical thinking, analytical, writing, and communication skills. </li><li>Ability to develop, coordinate and implement programmatic changes. </li><li>Excellent communication skills coupled with ability to clearly articulate through written document. Excellent organizational skills. </li><li>The ability to plan, organize, coordinate, multitask and prioritize under pressure with minimal supervision. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EMPLOYMENT TERMS</p> <p>RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, this position is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt Position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.</p> <p>Please contact shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position.</p>