Safety Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Two (2) 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: The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat

Assessment (STA).

NOTE: Must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire.

NOTE: This position is required to work 24/7/365.

NOTE: This position requires a VALID LICENSE at the time of hire.

NOTE: 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.

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 in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Sep 3, 2026, 10:00:00 PM