ASST DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $11,466/monthly; PR

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on Friday, December 26, 2025.

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 CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS UNION 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16). Only employees currently 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

Under general supervision, directs and manages work operations within an assigned district, supervising multiple work crews and monitoring work operations involving the construction, maintenance, or repair of the City's sewer pipelines or water distribution system, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Directs the day-to-day water and sewer work operations in a quadrant/area within an assigned district, supervising Foreman in charge of new construction or maintenance and repair work crews working on water mains or sewer pipeline systems

* Supervises skilled trades and laborer personnel performing specific sewer or water main cleaning or repair operations including investigation, complaint, hydrant, and vactor work crews

* Works with management in planning and scheduling construction or major repair projects and reviewing daily emergency requests or complaints due to water leaks or sewer and water main breaks; works with engineers to prioritize jobs and makes daily work assignments

* Reviews daily manpower reports and equipment resources and works with management in reallocating personnel to ensure adequate manning of crews and efficiency of operations

* Inspects work sites to ensure work crews follow required safety procedures and that work sites are in compliance with departmental, federal and state safety standards and regulations

* Monitors work in progress to assess productivity and the quality of work performed by crews working on the construction or repair of sewer or water mains and their related structures including catch basins, valves, and water hydrants

* Responds to incidents and troubleshoots problems at job sites, working with resident engineers, foremen and work crews in resolving problems delaying or preventing the construction, repair, cleaning or maintenance of water and sewer mains

* Advises Superintendent level managers on the status of water and sewer main jobs in an assigned quadrant including emergency repairs that have escalated in scope and size

* Responds to complaints regarding incomplete or inadequate restoration work and ensures proper actions are taken to correct problems

* Monitors and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff; initiates and enforces disciplinary actions as required; enforces personnel rules

* Prepares a variety of productivity and performance reports

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Various

HOURS/DAYS: Various

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six (6) years of general construction or skilled trades work experience in the areas of water, sewer or underground utilities construction, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the supervision of work crews performing water main OR sewer pipeline repair, maintenance or new construction/installation work.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A valid plumber's license issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago is required

* 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: You must provide your degree/transcripts/licenses at the time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The 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 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.

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

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