ASST GENERAL SUPT OF STREETS AND SANITATION

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $99,456; Grade BX-20

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Under direction, assists General Superintendent in managing the operations of a bureau responsible for infrastructure programs, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Assists in developing and aligning organizational objectives and program goals to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery for Chicago residents.

• Evaluates field operations, conducting assessments to measure program effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency, and prepares detailed performance reports.
• Provides leadership to field supervisors, ensuring the seamless implementation of new policies, procedures, and best practices within the department.
• Coordinates with supervisors to monitor daily operations, manage citywide events, address emergency situations, and ensure the timely achievement of departmental goals.
• Collaborates with departmental managers to implement and manage new infrastructure projects, citywide events, and team-oriented initiatives.
• Represents the Department of Streets and Sanitation at community meetings, delivering information on departmental services, programs, and initiatives.
• Oversees personnel and union matters, ensuring compliance with labor agreements and addressing employee concerns in a timely manner.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and implement strategies for continuous operational improvements.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Days/Hours: Varies (some occasional nights)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in surface transportation infrastructure, sanitation operations, towing operations OR forestry operations, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing.

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.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous work experience in solid waste or recycling, water management, surface transportation infrastructure

* Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software - such as Saleforce or Microsoft Dynamics

* Previous work experience in positions directing, coordinating, and overseeing large scale infrastructure programs and projects

* Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software

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. 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor