Assistant Commissioner

420148

Job Description

Under direction, this class functions at the managerial level participating in the Chicago Fire Department's leadership staff. The class manages a major division or program; has direct responsibility for division or program operations; and works to implement and enhance City infrastructure, services, programs and initiatives across City government; and performs related duties as required.

• Works in conjunction with the Public Safety Administration (PSA) office to track and monitor budget allocations and expenditures and participates in the preparation of grant applications for Chicago Fire Department (CFD) grant programs, including the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI), Assistance to Firefighters (AFG), Port Security, Complex Coordinated Terrorism Attack (CCTA), and Securing the Cities (STC).
• Represents the Chicago Fire Department at local, state, and federal task forces, conferences, and planning meetings.
• Serves as the department liaison on agency planning, training, and exercise teams engaged in developing and updating emergency management plans in preparation for response to natural, accidental, and manufactured (terrorism) emergency and disaster situations.
• Works in conjunction with other agencies, including the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Department of Public Health, Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Cook County Sherriff's Office, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois State Police, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Functions as the head of an operational division or section within a department by leading and directing staff
• Manages daily operations by assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring performance, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and practices
• Coordinates work efforts with management in developing strategic plans and implementing changes in staffing, operating procedures, and work processes designed to improve the administration of programs, increase operational efficiencies and accomplishments
• Facilitates and implements directives from department leadership ensuring they are implemented by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and managing resources
• Develops and implements performance measurement systems to track operational efficiency, service delivery, and staff productivity
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing program operations
• Manages and provides guidance on functions including budget preparations and grant funding, human resources, labor relations, finance and accounting, contracts administration and purchasing, accounts payable, inventory management, and administrative operations activities, etc.
• Prepares comprehensive reports, dashboards, and briefings for departmental leadership
• Serves as a liaison with operating departments, governmental agencies, and private consultants participating in collaborative projects
• Stays abreast of relevant laws and regulations pertinent to program division or program operations
• Additional duties may be required for this position.

DEPARTMENT:
Fire – Office of the Fire Commissioner

ADDRESS: 3510 S Michigan Ave – Public Safety Headquarters

SHIFT:
Monday through Friday

HOURS:

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of experience related to the responsibilities of the position, of which at least two (2) years must be in a supervisory or…