Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Assistant Commissioner

Airport Minority Advisory Council

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER-43

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Administration Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $133836

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/07/2026

Under direction this class is managerial in nature and accountable for senior manager level functions duties and responsibilities and part of a city departments executive level staff. The position manages a major program or has direct responsibility for an operational or administrative work section within a departments organization; and performs related duties as required This class title has been designated as a multi-tiered title. Positions allocated to this title code are assigned to large City departments and have been designated as such on the Senior Manager Salary Plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide direct leadership supervision and support to MDW sections to maintain day-to-day operations.

Liaise with airline concessionaires government partners (FAA TSA CBP CPD etc.) addressing concerns and priorities to maintain and/or improve efficiency and operational performance.

Act as the designated representative for the Managing Deputy Commissioner at meetings and events ensuring key business issues and outcomes are communicated accurately and effectively to executive leadership.

Assist with budgeting monitoring airport projects and hiring of managerial staff.

Assist in the review and preparation of written materials i.e. recommendations policies and status updates.

Leads and directs management level staff in developing new or revising existing program operations designed to improve or expand departmental services

Coordinates and directs the work efforts towards researching new technologies reviewing performance against goals and objectives and evaluating programs for deficiencies and accomplishments

Coordinates 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 accomplishments

Functions as the head of an operational division or section within a department accountable for the management of the organizations work operations direction and oversight of staff and control of budgetary and administrative functions

Manages 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: Chicago Midway International Airport

Address: 5757 S Cicero Ave.

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM 4:30 PM

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training and Experience

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 Associates 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 Bachelors 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 Masters 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: The candidate(s) 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 which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

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/diplomas must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. You must provide your transcripts or diploma professional license or training certificates at the time of processing if applicable. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DO NOT APPLY HERE- USE THE LINK BELOW TO APPLY ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER-43 CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATIONAdministration Division Number of Positions: 1(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary: $133836 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04...