OVERVIEW

The Cook County Office of the Chief Administrative Officer is seeking a Deputy

Director of Research, Operations, and Innovation to join our team.

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.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

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:

Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental

Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans

Flexible Teleworking Options

Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of

10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick

leave)

Pension Plan

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

Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee

Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page. For benefits questions contact Risk Management at 312-603-6385

or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY:

Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs

o 2nd largest county in America

o Larger than 27 states

Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.

o Nearly 80% unionized workforce

o 15 unions represented

o 63 separate collective bargaining agreements

Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.

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.

Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas

to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

LOCATION:

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 motorist, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclist.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Research, Operations, and Innovation supports the Director of Research, Operations and

Innovation with the oversight of departments throughout all agencies within Cook County while managing the

Engineering Process Improvement team. Supports the development of policies, programs and other executive functions

to design integrated systems of workers, machines, material, energy and information. Provides high-level

recommendations concerning inefficient procedures, in return assisting in the development of optimal and effective

work methods, policies and procedures. Supervises, instructs and directs the work activities of process engineering

employees in the Office of Research, Operations and Innovation. Communicates directly with department heads to

effectively utilize appropriated resources and coordinates approaches from problem solving to enhancing the overall

effectiveness of the organization. Provides input to strategic decisions and planning that affect and impact the

operational unit and provides analytical input with developing the budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Assists in the design of integrated systems of workers, machines, materials, energy and information programs for

optimization and the overall effectiveness of the County's organization, including but not limited to providing design

support and assistance in the development of policies, programs, and other executive functions.

Oversees the accuracy and timeliness of budget preparation for all departments as well as coordinates acquisition of

materials and payment for services.

Provides high-level communications concerning inefficient procedures and recommendations.

Manages and conducts comprehensive operational and organization studies by directing the activities of the Process

Engineers.

Supervises, directs, and reviews the activities of the administrative and engineering staff ensuring confidentiality is

maintained.

Assigns confidential and special work projects to staff to fulfill the goals and objectives of improving the overall

effectiveness of Cook County as well as the Cook County President, Board of Commissioners. Assists the Director in

reviewing the accuracy and completion of assigned work projects.

Coordinates with departments to design integrated systems of people, machines, material, energy, and information

improving the operational needs of the department. Ensures departments have necessary resources to perform their

duties and fulfill all expectations.

Assists in reviewing the accuracy and completion of assigned work projects.

Reviews confidential reports and managerial studies to present recommendations to the President and the

Commissioners of the Cook County Board

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of engineering techniques and the ability to apply these techniques to a wide variety of office and

service activities.

Knowledge of the business structure, responsibilities, and interaction of the various agencies of the County.

Ability to understand internal controls concepts/procedures, including but not limited to the County's internal control

structure including control environment and accounting systems.

Skill in mathematical analysis with ability to communicate technical issues in a concise and logical manner.

Good interpersonal relation skills. Must be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy dealing with employee issues in a

wide range of diverse situations.

Skill identifying errors and irregularities with the ability to take appropriate action.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with County issues in a wide range of diverse situations.

Ability to communicate technical issues in a concise manner both oral and written.

Ability to develop policies and appropriate recommendations.

Ability to develop, coordinate and implement programmatic changes.

Ability to institute problem solving techniques in diverse situations.

Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, PLUS a minimum of five (5) years of

experience in government or public sector administration, OR an equivalent combination of professional work

experience, training, and education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or business administration.

Master's degree in industrial engineering or business administration.

One (1) year of professional work experience in government or public sector in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary Work

Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible

amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be

only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant

degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace

while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

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.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

POST OFFER TESTING: This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a

background check, drug screen and medical examination.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: Pursuant to Executive Order 2021-1 and Cook County's Mandatory COVID-19

Vaccination Policy, the selected candidate will be required to either submit proof of full vaccination or a request for

reasonable accommodation prior to the start of employment. Please click the following hyperlinks for the full text of

Executive Order 2021-1 and the Cook County's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

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.