| Location | Chicago, IL |
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position does not require an interview.
This position requires applicants to successfully complete a written/skills assessment test with multiple components and affirmatively answer a Willingness and Ability Questionnaire. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been compiled and analyzed. Bidders who receive a passing score on the test AND affirmatively answer the Willingness and Ability Questionnaire, will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. Non-Bidders who receive a passing score on the test AND affirmatively answer the Willingness and Ability Questionnaire, will be hired in Lottery Order, AND
Preference will be given to those who possess
City Colleges of Chicago- Intro to Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) Certificate Preference: The City of Chicago offers a preference to individuals who have successfully completed the City of Chicago/City Colleges of Chicago partnership program resulting in a certificate of completion for the Introduction to Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) course. In order to receive the OEMC/EMC Preference, candidates need to attach documentation to verify your successful completion from the City Colleges of Chicago. You must attach a copy of your City Colleges of Chicago- Introduction to Emergency Management & Communications Completion Certificate. Failure to attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the preference.
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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.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Sep 23, 2026, 12:00:00 AM