ASSOCIATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (BUILDING & ZONING)

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Life insurance

Job summary

Cook County Government seeks an Associate Business Operations Specialist (Building & Zoning) to support the efficient management of department and bureau operations and to assist in implementing relevant policies and procedures. The role ensures compliance with statutory and strategic mandates across the organization.

The incumbent will perform basic tasks, consult with staff on complex issues, assist in projects, and coordinate FOIA requests while helping to improve business operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or GED with 4 years of related experience.
• 4 years of administrative/analytical experience or equivalent.
• Experience with FOIA processes and policy development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient management of department/bureau operations.
• Assist in policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate FOIA requests and related research.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and strategic mandates.

Skills

Business systems

Planning

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - ASSOCIATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (BUILDING & ZONING) (00139629)

Job Description

ASSOCIATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (BUILDING & ZONING)

Requisition ID

00139629

Job Posting

Sep 30, 2026, 7:49:30 PM

Closing Date

Oct 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Organization

Offices Under the President

Work Locations

Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Support the efficient management of all Department/Bureau operations by participating in the preparation andimplementation of relevant policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all statutory and strategic mandates pertaining to the Department/Bureau. Perform basic and routine work assignments and consult other staff for more complex issues. Assist in various projects and initiatives as needed. Handle coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and assist in researching to develop and improve policies and practices around business operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degreeis required or
• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate is required and
• 4 years of administrative work, analytical work, or directly related experience is required or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’slicense, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern business systems accounting practices as they relate to large scale organizations.
• Skill in planning, developing, and completing basic and routine assignments.
• Ability to execute procedures/guidelines for improvement of services.
• Skill in strategically thinking, planning, and managing situations and issues and skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide basic insight, advice, and expertise to other professionals, management, and external
contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a team player and communicate basic or narrow-defined knowledge to team members and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of basic and standard principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

Physical Requirements:

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 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.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
When applying for employment with Cook County Government, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY
  ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”
• ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT
  TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S,
  PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT
  A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE
  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF
  HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact [e-mail].

VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF
INTERVIEW.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision

· Basic Term Life Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

· Voluntary Benefits

· You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

· For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

· For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range : $71,647 - $79,001 /Yearly

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook CountyPersonnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d).

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, militaryservice or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute
or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances. *Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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