JOB/BID ANNOUNCEMENT FSS II – CDOT

FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST II

Job Number: 280140

Description

Department of Transportation

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 the County, Municipal Supervisors and Foremen Local 1001 (Bargaining unit 54)

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY”, CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED “PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.”  (NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO OBTAIN YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).

FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAININGUNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION. 

Number of Positions: 4

Under supervision, performs at the fully functional level, conducting traffic surveys and field inspections of construction activity in the public way, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Conducts field inspections of construction, demolition, and excavation sites requiring a detailed knowledge of City codes to ensure the placement of proper barricades and signs for the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
• Inspects construction staging areas to ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., checking permits, confirming compliance of safety buffer zones with City ordinances)
• Inspects work sites to ensure the public way is safe and clear of obstructions and issues tickets for violations observed
• Inspects the public way in response to complaints from residents, aldermanic offices, and other departments regarding traffic impediments resulting from construction activity
• Interprets applicable city codes and ordinances to contractors and complaints
• Re-inspects problem areas to verify that ticketed violations have been corrected
• Conducts traffic surveys to identify current conditions (e.g., traffic capacity, parking restrictions) in connection with traffic engineering, traffic control, and parking studies
• Collects field information including the location traffic signs and markings and the direction and volume of traffic flow for use in determining the need for traffic signs
• Reviews field notes on current conditions and traffic accident data to recommend the removal or replacement of worn or damaged traffic signs
• Prepares work orders to replace worn or damaged traffic signs, pavement markings, and guardrails
• Prepares field sketches and charts to illustrate construction, current traffic conditions, and activities to support other survey data
• Maintains daily activity reports  

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Varies

Shift:        Varies 

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience inspecting public way construction and demolition projects, or interpreting blue prints for public way construction and demolition projects; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required 

• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

Education & Employment Verification: Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: Persons hired into this title must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability. You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license AND proof of automobile insurance at the time of processing.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

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 test results have been compiled and analyzed. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be selected to interview. The interviewed 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 interview and written exercise, will be selected for hire.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

•  Proficiency operating a computer
•  Previous experience with Microsoft Office
•  Previous experience with public way inspections, construction and demolition projects
•  Previous experience preparing detailed reports an maintaining operational records
•  Previous experience using surveying equipment
•  Previous experience reading plans and civil drawings
•  Knowledge of the Municipal Code Title 10 

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY).   Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation.

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

Job Posting: Aug 23, 2016, 12:00:00 AM | Unposting Date: Sep 7, 2016, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 54

Salary: $53,892 |   Pay Basis::Yearly