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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III (BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY) - SEIU 73

Cook County Offices Under the President
Chicago, IL Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2024
Under the direction of a supervisor or manager, performs specialized administrative work within an office or clinical setting, which may include a wide range of administrative duties. Oversees a variety of situations and contingencies that may arise; assists in the coordination of various units or activities of the agency or department; and assumes primary responsibility for key elements of administrative operations. Supervises other administrative or clerical support staff as needed and may conduct evaluations of persons and program efforts as directed. Demonstrates expertise and comprehensive knowledge of various aspects of support operations within a given purview. Performs other duties as assigned.

Attention Applicants: Please be advised that the County’s job titles are under review and may be subject to change. Changes to job titles listed in postings for County vacancies will not impact the posted salary range.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate SUPPLEMENTED WITH five (5) years of full-time administrative work experience is required.

OR

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree SUPPLEMENTED WITH three (3) years of full-time administrative work experience is required.
    OR
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree SUPPLEMENTED WITH one (1) year of full-time administrative work experience is required.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, 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 required documents.

  • 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 the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
  • Ability to work cooperatively with administrative, supervisory, technical and professional personnel in the coordination or delivery of services as provided by the agency.
  • Ability to acquire a thorough knowledge of specialized administrative procedures and regulations particular to area of assignment.
  • Knowledge of good office management principles; knowledge of good supervisory and training techniques.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and carry out programs affecting one’s own work and the work of others in a changing work environment.
  • Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
  • Skill in the application of basic organizational or bookkeeping principles and methods relative to maintaining important financial, statistical or other records may be required.
  • Good attention to multifarious detail; ability to proof, verify and edit complex data, transcribe and cross reference data from personal computer and documents. Ability to follow-up in a thorough and timely manner relative to unresolved business.
  • Skill and knowledge to the area of assignment, in connection with correct technical, legal, medical and other language usage, punctuation and grammar, and their proper application to business forms, letters and records.
  • Skill and accuracy in the control, organization and maintenance of files and records according to various methods.
  • Good communication skills; ability to exercise diplomacy, gather information from others and make inquiries; ability to convey information and explain or discuss office policy and procedure with others in person or by telephone.
  • Skill in the application of complex instructions, written and verbal with the ability to accurately relate such instructions in full or part to other administrative staff.
  • Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure; ability to fill in for and perform the duties of designated support staff, as needed; ability to relieve management of certain administrative functions.
  • This position may require traveling to work assignments for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.

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 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.

Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

  • 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 County Personnel 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, military service 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.


NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.


  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.

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