PROGRAM DIRECTOR-Workforce Development

Description:JOB ANNOUNCEMENTProgram Director, BX18Chicago Department of AviationWorkforce Development DivisionNumber of Positions: 2(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary: $86,520.00Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on October 18, 2024 .ESSENTIAL DUTIES· Plan meetings and special events for workforce.· Coordinate outreach efforts and accommodations at events.· Provide direction for staff during the events and functions.· Participate in outreach efforts to provide information regarding contracting & job opportunities; and build relationships with our partners as needed.· Serve as the point of contact for companies interested in doing business at O’Hare and/or Midway International Airports to maximize the potential of securing a contract/bid opportunity.· Ensuring open communication between the interest parties which includes but not limited to.· Planning and scheduling meetings with interested parties.· Communicating the scope of service aviation can provide.· Assist prospective vendors in understanding and utilizing various advertisement channels to identify contract/bid opportunities and contract requirements.· Provide publicly available information from various public sources (e.g., existing vendor contracts, websites from Badging, CMAR, CDA, DPS, and others). The key to this function is knowing the relevant information, communicating it in clear, easy-to-understand terms, and knowing where to refer clients for additional information and resources.· Partnering with community organizations, labor unions, and companies to develop training curriculum and connect skilled workers to available opportunities.Additional duties may be required for this positionLocation: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION – Midway and O’Hare International AirportsShift: 8:30AM - 4:30PMDays Off: Saturday and SundaysTHIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICEQualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Public Health or a directly related field, plus five years of experience in the planning, implementation or administration of social service, public health or public service programs, of which three years is in a management/supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is metNOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.NOTE: This position requires a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview, will be selected.APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource 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 1commitment 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. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)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 ChicagoBrandon Johnson, Mayor