ASST COMMISSIONER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

Department of Environment

Administrative Services

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval)

Annual Starting Salary Range $121,668 up to $137,532

Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 2-27-26 until 11:59pm 3-6-26.

This position is a senior manager responsible for the Department of Environment's executive level staff and department functions; with a focus on process improvement, standardization of best practices, and leadership of administrative functions to best serve the department and City's goals to advance the climate and environmental priorities of the City of Chicago. The work is collaborative intra-departmentally, inter-departmentally, and with external stakeholders, and performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Oversee core administrative functions, designs and manages key departmental functions: budgeting, financial compliance, grants management, delegate agency coordination, human resources management, labor relations, facility maintenance and planning, and information technology support.

* Leads the Administrative Services bureau with 3 direct reports.

* Coordinates with bureau heads in the department to develop strategic plans and implement changes in staffing, operating procedures, and processes designed to improve the administration of programs, increase operational efficiencies, and accomplish the department's mandates.

* Develops and manages the department budget, collaborates with the Office of Budget and Management and Department of Finance to maintain and improve financial structures, and refines financial processes to ensure accountability and reliability of information.

* Establishes work standards and manages time keeping, payroll processing, hiring, onboarding, FMLA and other leaves, and supports labor relations throughout the department.

* Resolves operational issues and helps to improve internal processes to keep the department running efficiently.

* Plans and maintains facilities management across the department's locations.

* Guides information technology development, implementation, and support across the department.

* Serves as an advisor to the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner and other department leadership.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N. LaSalle, Suite 970

Chicago, IL. 60602

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

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 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: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and/or 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.

Educational & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, with 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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or 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.

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 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 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