Aviation Communications Operator 2024 - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

City of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Number:394484**
Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Aviation Communications Operator - $58,560.00

Chicago Department of Aviation

Number of Positions:
(TBD for 2024 upon budgetary approval)

These positions are open to the general public and to current employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES UNION - S.E.I.U., LOCAL 73 AND I.B.E.W. LOCAL 21 BARGAINING UNIT 02, (BU 02). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY", CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER, 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 GET YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).

FAILURE TO CHECK THE "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

DUTIES:

Works an assigned shift and mans a police, fire, or access control and security communications console station to receive calls from airport and airline personnel requesting public safety services and to monitor incoming reports of incidents.

Obtains pertinent information from callers to determine the type, gravity and location of the incident and enters information into a computer aided dispatch system with interactive mapping capabilities.

Dispatches police personnel, fire and emergency medical services units and/or aviation security officers stationed or housed at a municipal airport to respond to reported incidents within the airport and its perimeter.

Operates communications console, telephone and radio equipment to maintains and monitor communications with dispatched police, fire and aviation security personnel and dispatched additional resources as required.

Follows established protocols in prioritizing the dispatching of public safety resources in response to incidents and requests for services.

Monitors computer access security system providing controlled levels of access to specified areas of the airport by responding to alarms triggered by access control breaches.

Views security cameras and video tapes to assess breach in security and dispatches police and/or aviation security officers for appropriate response.

Notifies Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of reported security incidents based on established protocols. Broadcasts information regarding emergency weather conditions and other emergencies to airport personnel as directed. Notifies supervisor of emergency situations, escalated police, fire or security incidents and other incidents requiring an emergency management response. Performs related duties as required.

LOCATION:
O'HARE AND MIDWAY International
Airports

HOURS:10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m., 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.
-10:30 p.m.**
WATCH/

SHIFTS:
Various (1st
, 2nd
, & 3rd
Watch)

DAYS OFF:
VARIOUS

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent certificate (GED), plus three years of work experience in receiving and processing calls for public safety or emergency services OR three years of work experience dispatching security or emergency services calls to public safety or security personnel, or an equivalent combination of experience.

Must obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch certification from the State of Illinois within six months of hire. Must obtain LEADS certification within six months of hire.

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.

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 you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NON-bidders who affirmatively answer the Willingness and Ability questionnaire will be interviewed. The interviewed NON-bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected, AND

Previous experience in police and fire operations and telecommunications dispatching procedures, and related equipment use.

Proficiency level in operating a personal computer.

Proficiency level in operating video security camera systems.

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