Staff Assistant-Real Estate

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Number: 416445

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Real Estate Section

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $68,616.00

New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees' pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 09/07/2026

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNITS 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:
To bid on this position, APPLY ON THE BID SITE and:

• Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
• Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
• Select your correct bargaining unit, upload your resume, and complete the application
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under direction, assists in the performance of specialized administrative support duties, and develops and implements management methods to improve organizational performance; and performs related duties as required.

• Reviews and analyzes departmental policies and procedures such as record keeping methods, personnel requirements, and performance standards, in order to increase operating efficiency
• Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures
• Coordinates and provides administrative support in departmental operations
• Develops plans for long-term organizational goals
• Plans and coordinates management activities to ensure the efficient operation of the executive office
• Communicates critical matters to appropriate departmental staff
• Acts as a liaison for management at meetings, committees, and field assignments, as needed
• Uses a personal computer or related office equipment to prepare reports and correspondence on departmental operations

Additional duties may be required for this position

8420 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60631

Days:
Monday - Friday

Hours:

9:00am - 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Five (5) years of administrative work experience, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of administrative work experience, OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of administrative work experience

NOTE:

The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and Security Threat Assessment (STA).

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a 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.

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Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow 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

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes, please .

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Aug 24, 2026, 5:01:00 AM

Sep 8, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 01 | Salary: $68,616.00 Pay Basis:
Yearly