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Description
Employer: Chicago Department of Environment
Position: Director of Project Development
Under direction, the Director of Project Development manages the Chicago Center for Green Technology including, but not limited to, developing and implementing programs and events, fundraising, supervising staff and volunteers, overseeing care of the facility and periodically updating facility features to keep pace with industry trends. Assists with developing performance measures and program goals and objectives for the Department and meets with management to review and assess progress. Manages program budget and applies for grants. Responds to inquiries and provides information to the public regarding city services and programs. Manages special projects leading towards new environmental technologies to learn from and communicate to the public. Coordinates staff work activities to achieve completion of projects. Successful candidate will be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary. Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, or a directly related field supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in the planning and administration projects, including three years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
NOTE: A copy of your resume is required at time of application. Copies of your official transcripts or training certificates will be required at time of interview/test, if applicable.
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
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Posting Date: 2008-May-06
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: 2008-May-25
Bargaining Unit: 20 | Starting Pay Rate: $73,896.00
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