GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS-C.D.A. H&R/Facilities ORD 2023 Job Number: 376615

Description

GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Plans and directs the activities of a functional operating area at O'Hare or Midway Airport (e.g. Airside/Landside Operations, Security and Administration)

DUTIES: Oversees and coordinates 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. 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. Oversee the O’Hare work management system. Generate monthly reports concerning completed and open preventive maintenance and corrective work orders. Performs other related duties as required.

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management or a directly related field, plus five years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Must obtain BASIC airfield certification within 6 months of hire.

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

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: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

A copy of your licenses, valid U.S. Driver's License or training certificates will be required at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION PROCESS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position 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/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired

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 applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago 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 a 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.

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

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

Candidate(s) selected for hire must pass a background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lorie E. Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. C.D.T. on APRIL 6th , 2023. No exceptions will be made.

Job Posting : Mar 24, 2023, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Apr 6, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

BU : 10 | Salary : $105,624 - $116,676/YEAR Pay Basis :Yearly