POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Project Coordinator within the DuPage County Community Services Department in the Community Development unit. This position is responsible for the organization of project records and overall tracking and reporting of project performance under federal and locally funded grant programs
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by positions in this class.

• Organizes project records and maintains documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable federal and local regulations and DuPage County policies
• Provides technical assistance regarding applicability of federal and local regulations and DuPage County policies to sub-grantees, contractors, and/or program participants on a routine level
• Applies knowledge to determine eligibility of program participants
• Prepares scopes of work and/or requests for proposals and evaluates responses
• Tracks overall project performance and assures timeliness of individual compliance activities, which may include inspection of projects and properties
• Tracks funding for projects e.g. (loans, grants, etc.) and works with and updates databases
• Reviews sub-grantee and/or contractor payment claims for completeness of documentation
• Reports periodically on project status to superiors
• Provides recommendations to superiors for improved procedures and contributes to the development of program direction and implementation
• Prepares and presents information on programs to employers, community groups, and/or residents
• Develops some local procedures for project coordination
• Maintains assigned program databases to ensure accuracy of information and recordkeeping requirements

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Planning or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois driver’s license.
The preferred candidate will have experience:

• Knowledge of basic real estate documents and basic construction practices preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in an office and/or field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, loud noise, noxious odors, dusts, poor ventilation, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, oils, electricity, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, travel, and other related conditions and situations.