COMMANDER (Special Operations)

CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Bureau of Operations

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $109,536 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/12/2025

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Under direction, the class functions as a uniformed technical specialist performing a variety of high-level administrative and operational functions to assist in the management of a major division or bureau within the Chicago Fire Department and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Assists in planning and directing activities for special events, hazardous material, air and water search, and rescue incidents. Prepares Special Operations Incident Action Plans for major public events (e.g., festivals, conferences, VIP, and Presidential visits)

· Assists in coordinating aerial surveillance of extra alarm fires and aerial support for large area searches

· Schedules and maintains training and fitness physical records to ensure physical requirements and professional certifications are maintained for helicopter pilots, divers, and hazardous materials personnel

· Assists in managing budget and purchases for respective Division

· Coordinates and schedules mandatory in-service training within respective Division

· Manage all vehicles and tools in respective Division and coordinates all maintenance and repairs

· Coordinates classes with third party training organizations. Liaise with organization to ensure courses meet operational requirements

· Tracks and monitors budget allocations and expenditures, and participates in the preparation of grant applications

· Conducts research and prepares reports for management to remain abreast of best practices and new technologies and developments in specified specialty areas

· Represents the Chicago Fire Department at local, state, and federal task forces, conferences and planning meetings

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Chicago Public Safely Headquarters - 3510 S. Michigan

Days: Varies according to operational needs

Hours: Variable

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE