Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Airport Facilities Manager - AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

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JOB ANNOUNCMENT

Airport Facilities Manager, BX17 - $80,628.00

Number of vacancies: Two (2)

Chicago Department of Aviation

Airport Facilities Division

· Works with management personnel representing airport tenants including airlines and other airport tenants to resolve complaints or problems relating to the general maintenance, safety and cleanliness and related property management issues in airport terminals and facilities.

· Coordinate and oversee the work of the skilled trades and general labor personnel.

· Supervise division staff in compliance with all human resources policies and collective bargaining agreements.

· Manage service agreement contracts for the maintenance and operation of the terminal building and the surrounding supporting facilities.

· Assess and monitor facility maintenance repairs to ensure cost effectiveness, establish criteria for repair and/or replacement of infrastructure.

· Develop, plan, implement and administer division goals and budgets.

· Inspects terminal areas, ramps, roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drains, roofs to identify and prioritize needed maintenance repairs.

· Interact with food, beverage, and retail concessions by inspecting and monitoring the tenants for code compliance and issuing administrative notices of violations.

· Monitor work in progress to ensure projects remain on schedule and that repair and maintenance work is completed according to established standards.

· Ensure that airport comply with departmental and contractual regulations regarding the use and maintenance of terminal facilities.

· Maintain operating records on repairs and maintenance work completed for terminals and prepares related reports.

· Conduct site visits and inspections of restaurants, terminal concession facilities, and other areas of the terminal to ensure cleanliness and past abatement programs are in place.

· Act as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies (TSA Homeland Security, FAA, U.S. Customs).

· Respond to and satisfies passengers/visitors requirements through excellent customer service providing help and advice to airport users.

· Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Chicago Department of Aviation - Chicago Midway Airport

Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

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

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Property Management, Construction Management or in a directly related field, plus five years of multipurpose facilities management experience, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Must obtain Basic Airfield Driver (YELLOW) Certification within 90 days of hire and maintain same Work Environment.

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

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Exposure to inclement weather - Available on 24-hour emergency call

· Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

· Must be able to drive and walk for extended periods of time including up and down stairs, and the interior and exterior of airport facilities.

· Must be able to work in a public setting without supervision and make decisions in accordance with CDA policies and procedures.

· Must be willing and able to work various shifts including 6 am - 2 pm, 2 - 10 pm and 10 pm - 6 am shifts and includes working weekends and holidays.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview, which will include a writing exercise. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview and writing exercise, will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· Previous experience requiring knowledge of custodial, maintenance and minor repair work required at municipal airport grounds and outside terminal facilities.

· Previous experience supervising staff under Collective Bargaining Agreements.

· Previous experience managing vendors and /or contractors.

· Previous experience interpreting guidelines and contract provisions relative to facility maintenance.

· Previous experience reading blueprints.

· Previous experience in network and telecommunications infrastructure management of major information systems projects.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationery stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationery verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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

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

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