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Project Manager-OEMC Office of Emergency Management and Communications-Chicago, IL

Project Manager-OEMC
Office of Emergency Management and Communications
City of Chicago, IL

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Number: 0310-OEMC-2016
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Mar 30, 2016, 11:59:00 PM

DUTIES:
  • Serve as backup to the Deputy Director of TMA; oversee all staff within the section and make decisions when Deputy Director is not readily available. 
  • Manage and oversee four Superintendents; Special Traffic Services 
  • Oversee all traffic and crossing guard operations; work closely with Superintendents of Special Traffic Services to manage all projects and tasks; projects include, but are not limited to staffing & schedules, citywide events, emergency situations, and ongoing construction projects.
  • Work alongside with Crossing Guard transition team to ensure project is being completed; this includes staffing, general operations, vehicle and ensuring proper technology is in place.
  • Work closely with IDOT/CDOT regarding traffic related projects; this includes, but is not limited to construction projects, citywide events, and emergency situations. 
  • Meet with agencies involved with the planning process for all events involving the need for traffic services; delegate and oversee responsibilities to staff necessary for successful events.
  • Work closely with office administration to ensure that all policies and procedures are being adhered to
  • Ensure proper billing procedures for various internal agencies as well as outside vendors
  • Work collaboratively with the union and labor/legal relations regarding and bargaining unit issues that may arise. 
  • Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or Public Administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work 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: 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.

NOTE: This position requires applicants to complete an interview which includes a writing exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position based on the written and oral part of the interview, will be selected,AND

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Previous professional Project Management experience in TRAFFIC management related projects.
Previous professional experience in managing personnel.

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: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application due to pregnancy or disability, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

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

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor 
Soo Choi, Commissioner
Job Posting: Mar 17, 2016, 12:01:00 AM |
BU: 20 | Salary: $99-109K
Pay Basis:Yearly