ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER -43

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Chicago Department of Aviation

Midway International Airport

Assistant Commissioner, X43

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $133,836-$150,768

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on December 31, 2025.

The position is managerial in nature planning and directing the operations of a functional area at Midway International Airport, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Plans and directs the activities of Airside Operations, Ramp Operations, Safety Operations and Vehicle Services at Midway Airport.

* Plans and coordinates asset acquisitions for the department.

* Tracks asset maintenance for the department.

* Oversee and coordinate the work of area supervisors to ensure conformance to established schedules, governmental regulations and department policies.

* Reviews and evaluates the work performance of supervisory personnel, recommending disciplinary action when needed.

* Coordinates and participates in human resources activities (e.g., interviewing, employee relations).

* Directs and monitors training programs for subordinate staff to ensure adherence with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and department work requirements.

* Deals with personnel issues and ensure compliance with department SOPs and union contracts.

* Establishes and maintains operational budgets for assigned areas.

* Develops and implements procedures to track budget expenditures and prepares financial reports.

* Reviews work summaries submitted by supervisory staff and generates comprehensive activity reports.

* Serves as liaison with airport tenants and concessionaires and responds to inquiries regarding the status of repair and maintenance issues.

* Represents the department at meetings with federal, state, and local agencies. Performs various additional duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Chicago Department of Aviation - Midway International Airport

Address: 5700 South Cicero

Shift: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Nine (9) years of 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 * Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in a field related to the duties performed, including seven (7) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the duties performed, including five (5) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in a field related to the duties performed, including four (4) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.

NOTE: This is a 24/7 on-call operation, based on operational needs.

NOTE: Must be flexible to travel to Both Airports, based on operational needs.

NOTE: This position requires a valid license at the time of hire.

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat

Assessment.

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.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow 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 for 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.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor