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The 42nd annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Please be advised that the following streets will be closed to traffic on Sunday, March 26, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.* as runners pass through the area:

Columbus Dr. from Roosevelt Rd. to Grand Ave. Grand Ave. from Columbus Dr. to State St. State St. from Grand Ave. to Wacker Dr. Wacker Dr. from State St. to Washington Blvd. Washington Blvd. from Wacker Dr. to State St. State St. from Washington Blvd. to Jackson Blvd. Jackson Blvd. from State St. to Franklin St. Franklin St. from Jackson Blvd. to Harrison St. Harrison St. from Franklin St. to Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. from Harrison St. to Roosevelt Rd. Roosevelt Rd. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.

*No parking will be allowed on these streets starting at 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 26. Vehicles that are not removed from the street by that time will be ticketed and towed. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call 312.744.4444.

DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Ida B. Wells Dr. and N. Michigan Ave. will remain open.

There will be rolling street closures within Grant Park beginning March 24, through Monday, March 27.

Grant Park will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, to approximately 3 p.m., on Sunday, March 26. As in years past, we are working with the Chicago Police Department to ensure that street closures follow a rolling pattern, so that as the final runners pass through, the streets will reopen to allow traffic to return to normal as quickly as possible. Please make adjustments to your schedule to avoid any inconvenience on race day.

For more information about the 2023 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle you can contact our office at [email protected], or visit: shamrockshuffle.com. Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

For Customer Alerts regarding this event, please visit Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

BID ANNOUNCEMENT BID ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 08823005

DATE: 03/17/2023

JOB TITLE: FOREMAN OF PLUMBERS

TITLE CODE: 4756

PAY GRADE: PR VACANCIES: 01

SALARY: $55.95 HOURLY

This position is covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS UNION 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on these positions.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A combination of education, training and experience suitable to obtain a plumber’s license as issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago, plus two years of journey-level work experience as a plumber. 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. NOTE: You must provide your driver’s license, transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Under general supervision, supervises journey-level plumbers engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including municipal water distribution and sewer systems. Studies blueprints, specifications, and work orders and inspects work sites to assess installation, repair, and maintenance work required. Determines equipment and materials needed and plans work processes. Prepares cost estimates of labor, materials, equipment, and manpower needed to complete installation and repair jobs. Plans, assigns, and schedules plumbing jobs based on established priorities and the availability of resources. Orders materials, equipment, and supplies and coordinates their delivery to work sites. Supervises work in progress to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and adherence to safety procedures. Inspects completed jobs for compliance with specifications, established quality standards, and applicable municipal codes. Oversees crews engaged in installing new and repairing breaks in existing municipal water mains and sewer lines. Oversees plumbers maintaining and replacing water meters. Troubleshoots and assists in performing complex plumbing installation and repair jobs. Trains staff in work and safety procedures and evaluates their performance. Works with other trades at job sites to ensure efficiency of operations. Maintains work records, prepares project status reports and approves employee time records. Investigated complaints of water leaks. Performs related duties as required.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Bureau of Meter Services

Days Off: Various

Shift: Various

Hours: Various (1/2- Hour Lunch)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE BID APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN: March 31, 2023

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant District Superintendent

Department of Water Management

Bureau of Meter Services 

Number of Positions: 1 Full-Time

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).

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

DUTIES

• Under general supervision, directs and manages work operations citywide, supervising multiple work crews and monitoring work operations involving the construction, maintenance, or repair of the City's sewer pipelines or water distribution system that includes water meters.
• Directs the day-to-day water and sewer work operations citywide, supervising Foreman in charge of construction or maintenance and repair work crews working on water mains or sewer pipeline systems and water meters.
• 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 re-allocating 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 meters. 
• 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, or maintenance of water and sewer mains. 
• Advises Superintendent level managers on the status of water and sewer main jobs citywide, 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.
• Performs related duties as required.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. 

Location:  Bureau of Meter Services

Days Off:  Various

Shift:         Various

Hours:       Various (1/2- Hour Lunch)

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Six years of general construction or skilled trades work experience in the areas of water, sewer or underground utilities construction, of which two 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. A valid plumber’s license and a valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

NOTE: A valid plumber’s license issued by either the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago is required.

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

NOTE: 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 transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed external candidates possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. The interviewed bidders best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Cross-Connection Control Devise Inspector license.
• Previous work experience in the maintenance, repair, or construction of water distribution systems including water meters.
• Proficiency in a position requiring knowledge of the municipal sewer or water distribution system, including water meters.
• Proficiency in a position requiring knowledge of the maintenance and repair of water mains, valves, water hydrants, sewers, catch basins and other appurtenances.
• Experience in a position requiring troubleshooting complex sewer or water malfunctions.
• Previous service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. on active duty continually for six months and have not been dishonorably discharged.                                                              

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

Job Announcement

Administrative Services Officer I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepares and oversees the preparation and processing of personnel forms to initiate personnel actions, leaves of absences (e.g., FMLA-Regular, and Intermittent, Paid Parental, Medical-Personal Disability, Duty Disability, Military, VESSA, Union), resignations, retirements, return to work (RTW), Reasonable Accommodation (RA), Return to Work Reinstatements (RTW) from LOA’s, disciplinary suspensions, discharges, dues changes, etc.
• Will be responsible for highly sensitive medical information.
• Maintains the federally mandated OSHA logs regarding the reporting of workers’ compensation claims for the whole department.
• Reports and manages all workers’ compensation claims to 3rd party administrator and enters on the job injury claims into the iCE system and generates wage statements for each claim.
• Participates in Quarterly Claims Review Meetings with Management Team and Claims Administrator regarding work related claims.
• Tracks work related injuries for OSHA logs (ORD & MDW) through Intelex.
• Works with managers to assist as a backup when HR Personnel Liaisons are on vacation or on leave of absence.

·   Assists with hiring assignments as needed and especially for mass hiring (i.e., Seasonal Pool Motor Truck Drivers, Aviation Security, and General Laborer-Aviation, as examples).

• Acts as a Personnel Officer, administering personnel programs and personnel processing operations, maintaining employee personnel records, and interpreting personnel policies and procedures to employees.
• Provides information and responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits, pay, and personnel programs and processes.
• Provides Benefits orientation and coordinates training and staff development activities.
• Interprets and explains personnel policies and procedures to managers and supervisors.
• Informs Payroll regarding appropriate Payroll Data Entry (coding) for all Leaves of Absence (LOAs) processed.
• Completes verifications of employment for employees.
• Interprets and explain CBA to employees and supervisory/managerial personnel as needed or requested.
• Good organizational skills to organize projects.
• Must multi-task multiple projects with strong results orientation and work within tight deadlines. 

Here is the link to the City of Chicago website:

FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO VIEW THE OPEN POSITION AT THE CDA

1.    Visit flychicago.com/jobs or click the link above.

2.    Click on the current open position at CDA.

3.    Select the position – Administrative Services Officer I

Administrative Services Officer I (O’Hare)

$59,184.00

Job #379914

03/10/23 - 03/24/23

1.    The  applicant must create a Candidate Profile to apply for the position. Once a profile is set up, the applicant will receive email alerts for new positions in the area of interest.

2.    A job posting will remain online for a minimum of 14 business days.

3.    All information must be completed on the application. The following documents should be attached (resume, cover letter, and transcripts.)