Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Senior Emergency Management Coordinator

Overview

Senior Emergency Management Coordinator, B16 — Chicago Department of Aviation, Security-Emergency Management Section.

Location:

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW).

Schedule:

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and on call 24/7. This position is in the Career Service.

Starting Salary: $90,732.00

Number of Positions:
3. Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval. This position is covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

• Work with CDA employees, partners and airport tenants to assist with the development, update and maintenance of the O'Hare Airport Emergency Operations Plan, ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with CDA Emergency Management section staff to develop and conduct training to address response and recovery capability gaps and develop a records management system to track training taken by badged employees.
• Design Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program-compliant tabletops, functional, and full-scale exercises.
• Assist in the development of procedures, conduct training, and coordinate response operations for the Incident Management Center, the CDA's emergency operations center.
• Participate in planning and coordination of multiagency emergency training exercises and drills, including those required by federal agencies.
• Coordinate after-action reviews and the development of after-action reports and improvement plans following real-world incidents.
• Assist in recovery efforts, working with airport partners to restore services and operations.
• Additional duties may be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus two (2) years of experience in emergency management, law enforcement, or fire prevention or safety operations.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree plus one (1) year of experience; or an Associate's degree plus four (4) years of experience; or six (6) years of experience in emergency management, law enforcement, or fire prevention or safety operations.

NOTE:

A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

NOTE:

The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

Selection Requirements: This position requires bidders/applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For information on benefits visit the city benefits website. For information on salary and title structure visit the classifications website.

Application Evaluation:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and submitted documents. Applicants will be evaluated in accordance with applicable laws, bargaining agreements, and municipal code. Eligibility lists are established by lottery order and do not guarantee an interview or employment.

EEO Notice: The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

The City of Chicago

Mayor:
Brandon Johnson