ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (Manag. Deputy Commissioner/CAO Office CDA, 2024-2) - City of Chicago

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Assistant Commissioner 

Chicago Department of Aviation

Number of Positions:1

Starting Salary: X43 $129,936.00/year

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 12/31/2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Manages, supervises, and supports the day-to-day operations of finance, payroll, inter-governmental affairs and workforce development under the direction of the Managing Deputy Commissioner of Administration (“Managing Deputy Commissioner”). Works with other senior managers and the Executive Leadership Team to devise strategies and policies to carry out the department’s administrative responsibilities. Aids in and directs the successful completion of high-level and complex staff projects and assignments. Analyzes reports and formulates improvements to the department’s administrative workings. Compiles performance reports and reports to the senior staff and executive management team. Functions as the specialized advisor to the Managing Deputy and the Commissioner. Provides leadership and guidance to department managers. Promotes goodwill throughout the department through team building and fostering collaborations. Supports the Managing Deputy Commissioner in monitoring the flow of required communications between CDA staff with other city departments and agencies, as well as outside agencies and government entities. Supports the Managing Deputy Commissioner in other job-related duties as assigned. Must be able to multi-task multiple assignments and projects with strong results orientation and work within tight and fluid deadlines. Must be able to work independently as well as in a group setting. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Location:         Chicago Department of Aviation

Address:          10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago

Shift:                 Monday - Friday

Hours:              8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Must be flexible to attend early or late meetings. 

The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public/Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Construction, Aviation Management or in a field related to the responsibilities of the position, PLUS at least five (5) years of work experience related to the responsibilities of the position of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview.  The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying.  If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation.  If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

APPLICATION EVALUATION:  Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.  Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.  Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.  The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.  For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.  To learn more about our hiring practices click here.  

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

NOTE: The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

 City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 12/31/2024

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