Field Service Specialist Ii - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

City of Chicago

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Description

Job Number:394696**
Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Field Service Specialist II

Department of Transportation

Number of Positions: 9

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary:
$66,672
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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)

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

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

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 to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations, permit and dig ticket terms, policies, and installation plans (collectively known as "criteria"). Inspections shall be conducted using electronic devices.
Surveys public right of way to identify impacts to traffic flow including obstructions on sidewalks, bike lanes, and traffic lanes. When necessary, advise entity that caused the obstruction on how to comply with approved traffic control plan and maximize safety for right of way users.
Perform utility damage investigation per 811 Chicago policies.
Consult with entities to bring site into compliance, issue citations for noncompliance when necessary. Reinspect sites to ensure compliance.
Organize and prioritize daily inspections agenda based on directives from CDOT management, elected officials, "311" service requests, permit milestones, One Call concerns, sign work orders, and other sources.
Respond to inspection requests with sufficient data including description of the issue, a proposed solution, and pictures.
Conduct inspections in an effective and efficient manner.
Maintain field notes, inspection logs, and mileage sheets; comply with accountability measures including device tracking
Additional duties may be required for this position_

Location:
Varies

Days:
Varies

Hours:
Varies

Salary:
Range from $66,672 - $112,212 (new hires will start at first step in range)

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; and/or determining street sign placement; 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

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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency operating electronic devices including mobile phones, computers, and tablets.
Previous experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and cloud versions of One Drive
Previous experience with public way inspections, construction projects, and / or street sign placement
Previous experience reading plans and civil drawings
Proficiency with the Municipal Code of Chicago Title 9, 10 and CDOT Rules and Regulations

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 06/14/2024

Job Posting:
May 14, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jun 14, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 54 |
Salary:
$66,672
Pay Basis:Yearly