Description

Under the direction of the President’s Office, directs the development or amendment of existing policies based on the President’s Policy Roadmap and other policy initiatives. Drafts strategic initiatives that address public policy challenges for approval and distributes approved communications to the appropriate internal sources. Partners with internal or external stakeholders regarding the advancement of policy initiatives of the President’s Office. May manage or liaise with the Policy Roadmap Committee, answering inquiries from internal departments, employees and external agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Develops manages and evaluates Cook County Government policy activities and initiatives in relation to the Policy Roadmap.

Analyzes, and summarizes dense and complex information accurately, clearly and within a short time frame.

Leads and manages the research and analysis required to produce public policy memos and key reports on County policies.

Works closely with all the Department Heads and Bureau Chiefs to ensure consistent policy development related to the Policy Roadmap.

Serves as liaison between the President’s Office and the Policy Roadmap Committee and other public policy related Committees advanced by the Offices under the President.

May direct, coordinate and supervise assignments pertaining to the Policy Roadmap.

Answers policy inquiries posed by Department Heads, employees and external agencies.

Handles special projects of specific purposes and confidential nature as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws as it pertains to policies regarding Cook County Government.

Skill in analyzing research for writing policies and organizing subject matter into a concise document based on findings.

Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal formats to communicate all current and impending policies.

Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate projects, to recommend constructive improvements.

Skilled in utilizing various search-engines and multi-media resources.

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding policy matters.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree PLUS a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the creation, implementation, or oversight of policy matters, OR, an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree or Juris Doctorate. 

Two (2) years of supervisory/operational experience in the public sector.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary Work 

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.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not 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.