JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Commissioner

CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATION

Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Under direction, this class is managerial in nature and accountable for senior manager level functions, duties and responsibilities and part of a city department’s executive level staff. The position manages a major program or has direct responsibility for an operational or administrative work section within a department’s organization; and performs related duties as required

Essential Duties:

Leads and directs management level staff in developing new or revising existing program operations designed to improve or expand departmental servicesCoordinates and directs the work efforts towards researching new technologies, reviewing performance against goals and objectives, and evaluating programs for deficiencies and accomplishmentsCoordinates work efforts with management in developing strategic plans and implementing changes in staffing, operating procedures, and work processes designed to improve the administration of programs, increase operational efficiencies and accomplishmentsFunctions as the head of an operational division or section within a department accountable for the management of the organization’s work operations, direction and oversight of staff, and control of budgetary and administrative functionsManages functions including budget preparations and grant funding, human resources, labor relations, finance and accounting, contracts administration and purchasing, accounts payable and inventory management, computer support, and office management activities

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location:Headquarters

3510 S Michigan Ave. 2nd Flr

Shift: Monday - Friday

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

Salary: $133,836 (non-negotiable)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE