SAFETY SPECIALIST-CDA 2025-2
About The Position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Two years of experience in accident prevention and safety inspection work OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience in accident prevention and safety inspection work. NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required. Must obtain and maintain basic airfield driving certification (Yellow Stripe) within six months of hire. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time Ability to work various hours/shifts SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to PASS a written test / skills assessment test with multiple components IN ORDER to be interviewed. Interviewed Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority order and according to the collective bargaining agreement. Interviewed Non-Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. 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. 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. 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 Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/30/2025
Requirements
- Two years of experience in accident prevention and safety inspection work
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience in accident prevention and safety inspection work.
- A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
- Must obtain and maintain basic airfield driving certification (Yellow Stripe) within six months of hire.
- PASS a written test / skills assessment test with multiple components IN ORDER to be interviewed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
