ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF FACILITY PLANNING AND BUILDING OPERATIONS

Description

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF FACILITY PLANNING AND BUILDING OPERATIONS Job Number: 378097 Description

Assistant Commissioner- Facility Planning and Building Operations

Chicago Public Library

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Number of Positions: 1

THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

For nearly 150 years, Chicago Public Library (CPL) has been at the heart of our city. A place of wonder, exploration and community, CPL welcomes more than 9 million people every year. Our national and international leadership in the library field stems from our deep commitment to supporting and serving patrons as they learn, play, develop skills and strengthen their communities.

Each of our communities is anchored by a library that is truly welcoming to all, inviting us not only to read, but to find resources, to discuss issues that matter to our communities, to experiment with new technologies, and to participate in events and programs that enable us to learn and grow.

Each person’s future is greatly influenced by the quality of resources in their community, and their access to opportunity. We are working hard to create a city that respects the experiences of all Chicagoans, removes unnecessary barriers, and paves the way for everyone to have access and opportunity to achieve their goals. Chicago Public Library plays an essential role in ensuring that every Chicagoan has the resources to learn, enjoy and contribute to the success of our great city.

Duties: Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Library Operations and Patron Experience, manages projects related to facility operations and the planning, design, and monitoring of capital improvement for the Chicago Public Library, including master planning for long range facilities strategy and development. Consults and serves as liaison to library administration, staff, city departments, elected officials and others to determine scope of services, budgets and specifications for projects. Directs functions and operations for facility operations and projects of all sizes in terms of budget, implementation, and operations; helps to establish and implement policies and procedures related to the sections objectives, including facility security and maintenance. Establishes timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and accomplishment of key objectives. Monitors services provided by City and sister agencies, private developers, architects, engineers, and others ensuring program and provisions meet specifications. Coordinates and administers citywide initiatives, departmental programs, and special projects of a complex and technical nature. Plans, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Functions as a specialized advisor to the library’s executive team.

Preferred Qualifications: A license to practice Architecture and a Master of Architecture Degree. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. An understanding of the relationships between Public Library activities and/ or government agencies and external agencies and departments. Experience in library planning and design.

LOCATION: 400 S. State Street- Harold Washington Library Center- Library Operations and Patron Experiences

DAYS OFF: Saturday and Sunday

SHIFT: Monday- Friday 9:00- 5:00

HOURS: 35 hours per week to be scheduled during normal unit hours

May be required to work some evenings and weekends

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Library Science or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering or related field, plus 5 years work experience managing facility/capital projects from initial planning stages to construction completion of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Education & Employment Verification- Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

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.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at 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.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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

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

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on March 10, 2023. No exceptions will be made.

Job Posting : Feb 17, 2023, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Mar 10, 2023, 11:59:00 PM BU : 09 | Salary : $125,088/Annually Pay Basis :Yearly