Description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

FIELD SUPERVISOR I-PARKING ENFORCEMENT

Department of Finance

Bureau of Parking Enforcement

(Street Operations)

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval)

Annual Starting Salary: $49,848

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE EMPLOYEES' INTERNATIONAL UNION (S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 73 ).

Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:

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

AND

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

Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 12-15-25 until 11:59pm on 12-29-25

Under general supervision, the class participates in and supervises the work activities of Parking Enforcement Aides engaged in enforcing parking regulations and restrictions; and performs related duties as required .

Essential Duties:

• Oversee a group of Parking Enforcement Aides engaged in identifying and issuing citations for parking violations pertaining to street signs, parking meters, and fire hydrants.

• Prepares daily work assignments, assigning staff to patrol specific routes or areas to enforce the city's parking ordinances Prepares work schedules to ensure adequate coverage for special events.

• Monitors field activities by making site visits to ensure proper enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions Transports subordinates to and from assigned patrol areas.

• Trains staff on the provisions of parking ordinances and procedures for writing and issuing citations for parking violations Reviews work activity reports and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff.

• Evaluates the number of parking citations issues on various routes and makes changes in work assignments to increase productivity.

• Meets with subordinate staff to discuss and resolve problems relating to field activities.

• Acts as a liaison to other units and City agencies to assist in coordinating parking enforcement activities.

• Prepare productivity reports for management review.

• Carries/wears and operates hand-held computer equipment to issue parking citations for parking violations pertaining to streets signs, parking meters, and fire hydrants.

• Ensures subordinate personnel are available to testify in hearings on citations issued for parking violations.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: City-wide Enforcement Operations

Chicago, IL

Shift: Monday-Sunday

Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm [or] 7:00am - 3:00pm [or] 8:00am - 4:00pm [or] 1:00pm - 9:00pm |

( Shift/Schedule may vary due to the needs of the operation )

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in the enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience in enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois Driver's license is required.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust

• Exposure to hostile and potentially violent situations

• General office environment

Equipment

• Hand-held computer and parking citation printer

• Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, gloves, vest)

• Specialized safety equipment (e.g., bullet-proof vest)

• Two-way radio

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time

• Ability to carry/wear and operate hand-held computer and printer equipment

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts and/or professional license, or training certificates will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.

Selection Requirements : This position requires applicants to successfully pass a job knowledge test and complete an interview. Candidates who pass the exam will be selected for an interview. The interviewed bidders receiving a passing score on the exam and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement .

Desired Skills

• Previous experience leading and managing a team

• Previous customer service experience

• Previous experience creating custom reports

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer .

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor