SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTRICAL OPERATIONS - City of Chicago

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Superintendent of Electrical Operations

Chicago Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $129,936-$146,376

Applications for this position will be accepted from 09/23/2024 until 11:59pm CDT on 10/07/2024

The Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking a Superintendent of Electrical Operations to function as a second-level supervisor. This role will be responsible for directing and coordinating the work of General Foreman, Foreman and their crews engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical lighting and traffic signal equipment, and perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs and manages field crews engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, traffic controls equipment and street, alley and viaduct lighting
• Manages and coordinates the repair, replacement and rewiring of damaged streetlight and traffic signal poles and replacement or installation of underground electrical cable
• Coordinates and directs personnel responsible for the cleaning and minor repair of streetlights and traffic signals, the replacement of burnt out or broken lamps and the resetting of electrical time controls equipment
• Oversees and monitors the dispatching of daily work assignments to field crews and authorizes emergency repairs
• Oversees the purchasing and inventory control of electrical maintenance supplies
• Directs the preparation of management reports concerning the productivity of subordinate personnel
• Meets and confers with field crew supervisors for the purpose of assigning personnel, prioritizing work assignments and coordinating the availability of equipment and materials
• Establishes and oversees the implementation of operating policies and work standards and procedures
• Schedules and coordinates work projects and activities
• Establishes and monitors goals and objectives for field crew assignments, ensuring productivity and quality standards are met
• Directs on-site inspections to ensure the quality and timeliness of work and to ensure that staff follow proper safety procedures
  
  

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:    2451 South Ashland Avenue
Days:         Monday through Friday
Hours:        7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

·        Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of experience in infrastructure, construction or electrical operations, of which two (2) 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

NOTE: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS·Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time·Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools·Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview.  The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.  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 to 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 practicesclick here. 

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

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Brandon Johnson, Mayor

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