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BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DISTRICT SUPERVISOR – GRAFFITI REMOVAL

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $96,648; Grade: V-17

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54).

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, supervises work crews and coordinates and directs graffiti removal operations within an assigned district, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assigns and directs various work crews of laborers, hoisting engineers and painters engaged in using mechanical

sprayers and related tools to paint over graffiti or chemical power washing and/or operating soda blasting equipment for the removal of graffiti

• Plans and schedules the use of work crews using specialized chemicals and materials for the removal of graffiti from specific surface types

• Reviews computerized service request and makes daily work assignments to crews, prioritizing and scheduling graffiti removal services to maximize efficiency of operations

• Authorizes the requisitioning of needed materials, supplies and equipment to ensure trucks are properly equipped for crews to complete job assignments

• Oversees and directs the training of staff in the proper and safe use of graffiti removal tools and equipment and the proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vehicles

• Drives a vehicle to inspect work completed or in progress, monitor individual crew productivity and ensure that proper work methods and safety procedures are followed

• Inspects buildings and structures to assess extent of graffiti and whether available resources and equipment can access and/or remove graffiti; confers with property managers and owners to explain city’s graffiti removal methods and to schedule graffiti removal services

• Prepares various management reports on work operations including program initiatives, number of jobs completed, work crew productivity levels, and materials and supplies used

• Coordinates work efforts with management to plan new initiatives and to effectively respond to emergency or high priority requests for graffiti removal services in the district

• Schedules and conducts safety meeting with district staff as required; prepares and signs off on injury and accident reports

• Monitors subordinates work performance and initiates and enforces disciplinary action as required

• Uses bolt cutters to cut locks and gain access to areas to remove graffiti as required

• Maintains vacation schedules, and monitors reports for absenteeism

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Bureau of Street Operations

DAYS/HOURS: Varies, as needed, occasional nights and weekends

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Five years of direct operational experience working in a crew related to municipal service delivery or infrastructure repair/construction; A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Substantial lifting (up to 50lbs) is required

· Ability to stand or walk for extended or continuous periods of time

NOTE: You must provide your valid US driver’s license at the time of processing.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills assessment test and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled. The candidates that receive a passing score on the skills assessment test will be invited to interview for the position. Candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and 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 according to the cba.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· Previous experience supervising crews

· Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software, Word, Excel

· Previous experience preparing reports

· Previous training experience

This position requires external candidates to successfully clear City of Chicago indebtedness and clear background check before hire.

All candidates will be contacted via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to monitor their emails regularly upon application.

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, July 12, 2024.