Bid Announcement Refuse Collection Coordinatior – DSS

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

REFUSE COLLECTION COORDINATOR

Job Number: 384174

DEPARTMENT OF STREETS & SANITATION

Number of Positions: 1

Grade: V14

Starting Salary: $71,040*

*NOTE: This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for the grade V-14 schedule is $71,040 – $119,532.

This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with the County, Municipal and Foreman Local 1001. (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, assists in supervising and coordinating refuse collection, rodent control and recycling operations citywide to ensure efficiency of operation and proper allocation of resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Ensures maximum utilization of manpower and minimum disruption of service
Prepares and maintains daily activity reports
Prepares and analyzes citywide activity and status reports
Identifies trends, potential problem areas and opportunities for improvement in refuse collection services
Recommends alternate staffing for emergency weather situations and other program changes
Investigates and responds to complaints regarding sanitation services
Write and issues citations for violations of respective municipal codes
Assists in street-sweeping and snow removal operations
Supervises rodent baiting and cart distribution as needed
Performs related duties as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

LOCATION: Varies

HOURS: Varies

THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four years of progressively responsible experience relating to refuse collection, or four years of progressively responsible clerical experience relating to refuse collection, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing, if applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate lifting (up to 35 pounds) is required
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an interview and applicants to complete a skills assessment. Applicants who receive a passing score on the test(s) will be selected to interview. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test(s) and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview, will be selected. Bidders will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources, Testing Division, after test results have been analyzed and compiled.

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 and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

*The salary is based on current rate of pay and years of service.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, October 20, 2023.

BU: 54

Salary: $71,040.00 – $119,532.00 Pay Basis:Yearly