BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST III – CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

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FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST III – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

 

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 Locals 1001 of the LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (BARGAINING UNIT #54).

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2

Under supervision, responsible field inspection of professional service and construction procurements of the Chicago Department of Aviation Construction Management group to ensure compliance related to minority owned and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and other diversity supplier certification programs; assist in monitoring for compliance with contract requirements and applicable municipal, state and federal laws; and performs related duties as required.

The position assists the activities of the Chicago Department of Aviation Planning and Development Group to support the O’Hare 21 and capital improvement projects. The position inspects the activities of various construction firms that hold design-bid-build, JOC, and term contracts with the Chicago Department of Aviation. The projects vary in scope and complexity (small scale renovation work, airfield runway projects, large scale facility projects, etc.). The position leverages construction industry and aviation industry best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Works with senior level staff in conducting site visits of construction projects to monitor contract compliance with MBE/WBE requirements, EEO and CRO guidelines, and other federal, state, and local requirements
  • Works with senior level staff in conducting inspections for compliance requirements of all contracts, including subcontracting utilization in support of both federal and local procurement rules, regulations and ordinances;
  • additional duties listed on bid site

Location: Aviation Administration Building, 10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago

Division: Airport Planning and Development

Shift: Monday thru Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

NOTE: This is a 24/7 on-call operations, will be subject to over-time based on operational needs.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

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

Additional information listed on bid site.