Project Specialist II - Law

SALARY

$74,578.21

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs various office support activities including special studies and investigations, budget administration, records control and compilation and analyses of data under limited supervision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Participates in the preparation of budgets and financial plans. Monitors budget and various reports to ensure accuracy. Collects and analyzes budget and personnel data.

* Maintains records for the department.

* Assists in developing and administering programs, procedures, goals and objectives. Develops methods to improve workflow and processes.

* Coordinates various projects, special assignments and support activities as assigned.

* Assists in maintaining various computer systems.

* Prepares and processes documents relating to department personnel.

* Responsible for printing and distributing various reports.

* Conducts studies, analyzes responses and presents findings as assigned.

* Responsible for managing and administering a specific function exclusive to the department.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

* Possibly some administrative and/or maintenance staff

CHALLENGES

* Organizing and analyzing data from numerous and diverse sources.

* Monitoring budgets against actual financial activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.

* Must have 5 or more years of applicable experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Usual office demands.

* Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

* Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Must have superb computer skills.

* Must be able to proficiently communicate both verbally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Usual office conditions.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

* Usual office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax and copier