SUMMIT Major project update

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Laramie State Bank redevelopment to star t construction this year and 2024.

The North Austin Community 150,000 square-foot facility with an soccer field, basketball courts and rooms, will open Feb. 2 and serve 400 day. The $35 million development, located 1841 N. Laramie Ave., is a collaborati among By the Hand Club, Grace and Church, Intentional Sports and Neighborhood Initiatives.

The campus will be “transfor mative and catalytic” for North Austin, said Donnita Travis, By the Hand Club’s executive director

“By developing that empty, toxic land, we are improving the safety and the health and the hope of the neighborhood,” Travis said.

Pastor John Zayas of Grace and Peace Church, credited Ald. Emma Mitts (37th), who was at Saturday’s summit, for helping with the development of the campus. Mitts blocked the city from building a solar panel farm on the previously empty lot, Zayas said.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of BUILD’s Youth and Community Hub will be on Feb. 25, said Adam Alonso, CEO of BUILD Chicago. Located at 5100 W. Harri- son St., the building features an art studios, a café, a mental health center and a full gym with a track – and will be open seven days a week. The BUILD team surveyed 100 youth on what they would like to see in the new building, Alonso said.

Darnell Shields, Executive Director for Austin Coming Together, introduces the panel for the annual summit to present “Austin Forward. Together’s” future plans and past accomplishments on Saturday, Jan. 21.

“When we open, you’ ll see what was the dream of our young people,” Alonso said.

“The only thing that did not make it in was a swimming pool. Apart from that, everything else made it inside that building.”

Over 200 people gathered at By the Hand Club for the annual summit.

Construction for the Aspire Center, at 5500 W. Madison St., is set to start this spring. And redevelopment of the Laramie State Bank, at 5200 W. Chicago Ave., is set to start next month with completion in fall 2024.

Along with the renovation of the bank, 78 mixed-income rental units will be included along with a Black-owned coffee shop that will help train others to run their own coffee shops, said Athena Williams of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center, which is overseeing the more than $60 million project.

“The bottom line is changing community narrative, creating hope and bringing vibrancy to our community,” Williams said.

Baxter Swilley of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center said Austin’s top goals should be increasing homeownership and decreasing vacant lots. Their team launched a campaign called “Add Austin” to push for Austin to be added into city programs, including the Building Neighborhoods and Af fordable Homes Program and the Chicago Neighborhood Rebuild pilot program, which provides workforce opportunities for ex-of fenders.

“Austin has the highest rate of ex-of fenders retur ning back to the community It is insane that we are not a part of this program,” Swilley said.

The Aspire Center came about after members of the community pushed for the for mer Emmet School, which closed in 2013, to be repurposed. The Westside Health Authority bought the site a few years ago with the goal of tur ning it into something the community wants and needs.

“We need something to drive hope,” said WHA CEO Mor ris Reed. “Too many of us moved out of the neighborhood because we lost hope.”

Attendees at the summit were able to hear more details on each of ACT’s task forces in breakout sessions that discussed topics of public safety, community narrative, economic development, education, housing, youth empower ment and civic engagement.

During the public safety session, Sgt. Edgar Brown of the 15th District spoke to attendees about an upcoming block club convention on April 1 at Michele Clark High School. His goal is to have at least 200 vendors and 1,000 attendees for the event that will provide resources, including trauma therapy and mental health counseling.

“Once we interrupt the interrupters with positivity, they disappear,” Brown said.

BUILD plans on opening a Peace and Justice Center later this year to create a space for community circles and workshops. Edwina Hamilton of BUILD said there will be a restorative justice summit over Memorial Day weekend

Austin residents are encouraged to join Austin Coming To gether’s task forces to car ry out goals during the final year of the quality-of-life plan. Anyone interested in getting involved can reach out to Ethan Ramsay, lead org anizer of Austin Coming To gether at eramsay@ austincomingto gether.org

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.

Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Definition

To perform various network/system administration, computer support, and operational activities for the Village including computer system setup, configuration, and testing.

Supervision Received And Exercised

Reports directly to the Information Technology Services Director.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs and culture.

2. Configure, test, and deploy network systems, such as, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless equipment, network servers and storage arrays.

3. Configure, test, and deploy system servers, such as, file, print, Internet, e-mail, database, and application servers.

4. Configure, test, and monitor server and end-user systems for security, such as, user accounts, login scripts, file access privileges, and group policy management.

5. Configure, test, and deploy end-user systems, such as, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and software.

6. Test, configure, deploy, and support security systems, such as, facility access system, video & audio system.

7. Monitor and auditing of networks, systems, and user activities to ensure security and efficiency of systems. Create scripts and reports of detail activities for regular review.

8. Perform and participate in disaster recovery activities, such as, backup procedures, data recovery, and system recovery planning.

9. Assist end-users with computer problems or queries. Troubleshoot systems as needed and meet with users to analyze specific system needs.

10. Ensure the uniformity, reliability and security of system resources including network, hardware, software and other forms of systems and data.

11. Prepare, create and update user/technical procedure documentations and provide computer training.

12. Assemble, test, and install network, telecommunication and data equipment and cabling.

13. Participate in research and recommendation of technology solutions.

Other important responsibilities and duties

1. Train users in the area of existing, new or modified computer systems and procedures.

2. Participate in the preparation of various activity reports.

3. Travel and support remote facilities and partner agencies.

4. Operate, administer and manage the Village and Public Safety computer systems, including E-911 center, in-vehicle computer systems.

5. Prepare clear and logical reports and program documentation of procedures, processes, and configurations.

6. Complete projects on a timely and efficient manner.

7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principals and procedures of computer systems, such as, data communication, hierarchical structure, backups, testing and critical analysis.

Hardware and software configuration of. computers, servers and mobile devices, including computing environment of Windows Server and Desktop OS and applications, Unix/Linux OS, VMware, iOS/Android.

Network protocols, security, configuration and administration, including firewalls, routers, switches and wireless technology.

Cabling and wiring, including CAT5/6, fiber network, telephone, serial communication, termination, and punch-down.

Telecommunications theory and technology, including VoiP, serial communication, wireless protocols, PBX, analog, fax, voicemail and auto-attendant.

Principles and methods of computer programming, coding and testing, including power shell, command scripting, macros, and

VB scripts.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Technical writing, office productivity tools and database packages.

Ability to:

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

- Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time

- Operating assigned equipment

- Lift 50 pounds of equipment, supplies, and materials without assistance

- Working in and around computer equipped vehicles

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

- Making observations

- Communicating with others

- Reading and writing

- Operating assigned equipment and vehicles

Maintain mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance. Work overtime as operations require.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: Three years of network/system administration in the public or private sector, maintaining a minimum of 75 Client Workstation computers. AND Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or a related field. Certifications in Microsoft Server Administration, Networking, Applications and Cisco Networking.

Possession of a valid Illinois Driver

License is required at the time of appointment.

Vaccination against COVID-19 strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

Work in a computer environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; continuous exposure to computer screens; work in and around computerized vehicles outdoor and garage facility; lifting heavy equipment, communication cabling and wiring into walls and ceilings.

Parking Enforcement Officer

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Police Department Field Services Division. This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the enforcement of Village parking regulations; and to provide general information and assistance to the public. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website http://www.oak-park.us/. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.

Finance Coordinator

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Coordinator. The ideal candidate will perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative, secretarial and clerical duties for the Finance department; and will provide information and assistance to the public regarding department to which assigned. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http://www. oak-park.us/jobs.

Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application. This position is open until filled.

Sheet Metal Worker

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be accepting applications for the following classification(s):

Sheet Metal Worker (Original)

Additional information regarding salary, job description, requirements, etc. can be found on the District’s website at www.districtjobs.org or call 312-751-5100.

An Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D

Administrative Assistant

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Public Health Department. This position provides a variety of responsible administrative and analytical functions; records and monitors department budget and fiscal requirements of grant-funded programs; oversight of Accounts Payable process; prepares reports and serves as a resource for computerized office applications.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Village of Oak Park’s website at http:// www.oak-park.us/jobs. Interested and qualified applicants must complete a Village of Oak Park application.