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<div></div><div><div><b>Job Number:</b> <b>419249</b></div><div><div>
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Description</b><div></div><p><b><br>
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
COMMANDER</b></p><p><b>
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT</b></p><p><b>
Bureau of Operations</b></p><p></p><p><br>
 <b>Number of Vacancies: </b>1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Starting Salary: $143,754</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
THIS POSITION IS OPEN </b><b>ONLY</b><b> TO CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT</b></p><p>
Under general direction of the Deputy Fire Commissioner of Operations oversees, manages, and supervises a variety of daily operations in staffing and training of all members assigned to Operations, taking Operation classes, as well as, being able to serve in leadership positions when needed in response to Special and Large-Scale Incidents and Events.</p><p><b>
DUTIES:</b></p><ul><li>
Ensures Fire Suppression/EMS operations are in compliance with department orders and Illinois Department of Public Health EMS policies.</li><li>
Develops written documentation covering department orders, directives, and memos as well as written documentation regarding department radio procedures based on new equipment.</li><li>
Assists in the development of operational procedures for mobile communication vehicles assigned to the Bureau.</li></ul><ul><li> Performs high level administrative and management duties for the Bureau of Operations</li><li> Coordinates and schedules field personnel to assist in training at the Training Academies</li><li> Coordinates and schedules companies to attend and assist in training at the Training Academies</li><li> Assists, Formulates and schedules Command Van Training in coordination with the Training Academies</li><li> Formulates and maintains reporting documents (Excel) of fires and newsworthy events from all Districts and Divisions</li><li> Assists in coordinating video surveillance of extra alarm fires and aerial support for large area searches</li><li> Inspects personnel records, schedules training and ensures professional certifications are maintained for Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Paramedic, and Firefighter II in coordination with the Training Division</li><li> Inspects firehouse record keeping and ensures that they are compliant to the General Orders and Policy and Procedures of the Chicago Fire Department</li><li> Responds to fires, emergency medical services, other hazardous situations, and large-scale events; and coordinates and ensures uniformed employees are following general orders and directives as issued by the department</li><li> Serves as an intermediary between uniformed field personnel, division heads, and department management in the resolution of problems and complaints</li><li> Conducts research and Formulates reports for management to remain abreast of best practices and new technologies and developments in specified specialty areas</li><li> Formulates management reports relating to emergency operations planning, preparedness, and grants management activities</li><li> Represents the Chicago Fire Department at local, state, and federal task forces, conferences and planning meetings</li><li> Responsible for maintaining the chain of command and giving direct orders to members, as required</li></ul><p>
NOTE: Only uniformed career service employees of the Chicago Fire Department who meet the selected criteria will be considered.</p><p><b>
LOCATION:</b> 3510 S Michigan and Citywide</p><p><b>
HOURS:</b> 8:00 am &ndash; 4:00 pm, Extended, Variable</p><p><b>
DAYS OFF:</b> Variable</p><p>
 THIS POSITION IN NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE</p></div><div><div><br>
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Qualifications</b><div></div><p><b><br>
Education, Training, and Experience</b></p><ul><li> Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department is required. Ten (10) years as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department with a minimum career service rank of either Paramedic In-Charge, Fire Engineer (including EMT or Paramedic), Lieutenant (including EMT or Paramedic) or Captain (including EMT or Paramedic); depending upon technical/specialized assignment</li><li> Plus three (3) years of technical/specialized work experience in either of the following areas: office administration, fire prevention, emergency medical services operations, training, HazMat incident response; depending upon technical/specialized assignment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience</li><li> Some positions included, but are not limited to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Special Operations, and Training may require a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher and one (1) year of specialized/technical work experience in lieu of the three (3) years of technical/specialized work experience.</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications</b></p><p>
A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.</p><p>
Must have an Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor I or Lead Instructor I certification</p><p><b>
NOTE:</b> 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.</p><p><b>
NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts, licenses, valid</b> <b>U.S. Driver's License or training certificates will be required at time of processing, if applicable.</b></p><p><b>
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.</b></p><p></p><div><br>
 <b>The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.</b></div><p></p><p><b><br>
 </b><b>City of Chicago</b></p><p>
Brandon Johnson, Mayor</p><div></div><p><b><br>
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from April 22, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CST on May 07, 2026. No exceptions will be made.</b></p></div><div><div><br>
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Job Posting</b><b>:</b> Apr 22, 2026, 1:50:15 PM | <b>Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External</b>: May 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM</div><div>
 <b>Salary</b><b>:</b> $143,754 <b>Pay Basis</b><b>:</b>Yearly</div></div>

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<div></div><div><div><b>Job Number:</b> <b>419074</b></div><div><div>
</div></div><div><b>
Description</b><div></div><div><b><br>
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
COMMANDER (Special Operations)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT</b></div><div><b>
Bureau of Operations</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Number of Positions: 1</b></div><div><b>
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)</b></div><div><b>
Starting Salary: $138,612 annually</b></div><div><b>
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 05/08/202</b><b>6</b></div><p><b>
THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT</b></p><div></div><div><br>
Under direction, the class functions as a uniformed technical specialist performing a variety of high-level administrative and operational functions to assist in the management of a major division or bureau within the Chicago Fire Department and performs related duties as required.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
 Assists in planning and directing activities for special events, hazardous material, air and water search, and rescue incidents. Prepares Special Operations Incident Action Plans for major public events (e.g., festivals, conferences, VIP, and Presidential visits)</li><li> Assists in coordinating aerial surveillance of extra alarm fires and aerial support for large area searches</li><li> Schedules and maintains training and fitness physical records to ensure physical requirements and professional certifications are maintained for helicopter pilots, divers, and hazardous materials personnel</li><li> Assists in managing budget and purchases for respective Division</li><li> Coordinates and schedules mandatory in-service training within respective Division</li><li> Manage all vehicles and tools in respective Division and coordinates all maintenance and repairs</li><li> Coordinates classes with third party training organizations. Liaise with organization to ensure courses meet operational requirements</li><li> Tracks and monitors budget allocations and expenditures, and participates in the preparation of grant applications</li><li> Conducts research and prepares reports for management to remain abreast of best practices and new technologies and developments in specified specialty areas</li><li> Represents the Chicago Fire Department at local, state, and federal task forces, conferences and planning meetings</li></ul><div></div><div><i><br>
Additional duties may be required for this position</i></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Location:</b><b> </b>Chicago Public Safely Headquarters - 3510 S. Michigan</div><div><b>
Days:</b> Varies according to operational needs</div><div><b>
Hours:</b> Variable</div><div></div><div><b><br>
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE</b></div></div><div><div><br>
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Qualifications</b><div></div><div><b><br>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></div><div></div><ul><li><div><br>
Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department is required. Ten (10) years as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department with a minimum career service rank Lieutenant or Captain</div></li><li><div>
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher supplemented by one (1) year of specialized/technical work experience OR three (3) years of specialized/technical work experience</div></li><li><p>
A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required</p></li><li><p>
Endorsed diver of the Chicago Fire Department</p></li><li><p>
Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor II certification.</p></li><li><div>
Office of the State Fire Marshal certified HAZMAT Technician B or 80-hour Technician</div></li><li><div>
Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Officer I</div></li><li><div>
Office of the State Fire Marshal certified Rope Operations or Rigging</div></li><li><div>
Office of the State Fire Marshal certified Trench Operations</div></li><li><div>
Office of the State Fire Marshal certified Structural Collapse Operations</div></li><li><div>
Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO) certification</div></li><li><div>
Office of the State Fire Marshal Confined Space Rescue Operations</div></li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
NOTE: </b>Only uniformed career service employees of the Chicago Fire Department who meet the selected criteria will be considered.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS</b></div><div></div><div><br>
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</div><p><b>
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:</b></p><p><b>
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html</b></p><p><b>
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:</b></p><p><b>
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf</b></p><p><b>
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial</b> 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.</p><p><b>
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:</b> 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. <b><i>These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i>For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.</i></b><b> </b>To learn more about our hiring practices click here.</p><div><b>
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
City of Chicago</b></div><div>
Brandon Johnson, Mayor</div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
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Job Posting</b><b>:</b> Apr 24, 2026, 9:38:10 AM | <b>Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External</b>: May 8, 2026, 11:59:00 PM</div><div>
 <b>Salary</b><b>:</b> $138,612 <b>Pay Basis</b><b>:</b>Yearly</div></div>

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Beyond Finance

<div><div><p>At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care,<b> </b>a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future.</p>
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While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
About the Role</b></p>
<p>
As Production Support Engineer, you will be part of a multi-tiered support team whose primary responsibilities include minimizing downtime and optimizing production uptime. You will be the bridge between code and customer. This is an in-person role in our Chicago office.</p>
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What You'll Do</b></p>
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The Production Support Engineer will</p>
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary incident commander for high-severity outages, orchestrating the technical response and maintaining clear lines of communication with stakeholders.</li>
<li>Lead blameless post-mortem sessions to dissect failures. Be responsible for translating technical items into documented systemic improvements.</li>
<li>Perform in-depth troubleshooting and analysis to resolve bugs, identify workflow enhancements and other functional errors.</li>
<li>Own and evolve the observability strategy. Move us from reactive alerts to predictive insights.</li>
<li>Dive into Ruby code, review GitHub PRs, manage feature flags, and run production jobs to keep things moving.</li>
<li>Lead problem management. Identify systemic trends and partner with Product teams to prioritize permanent fixes over temporary band-aids.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to support tools, workflows, and documentation.</li>
<li>Drive critical escalations in technically challenging situations in collaboration with engineering, product, and other IT teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What We Look For</b></p>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in a high-stakes Production/SRE role, with deep expertise in AWS (ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch) and SQL.</li>
<li>Expert-level experience with Observability/APM tools</li>
<li>A strong development background. You are comfortable reading and debugging Ruby or JavaScript and navigating GitHub workflows.</li>
<li>Proven experience in incident command. You know how to manage a bridge, silence the noise and drive a team toward a resolution under heavy pressure.</li>
<li>Highly organized with a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.</li>
<li> A &quot;Bias for Action.&quot; You can navigate ambiguity, manage your own project timelines, and stay calm while the &quot;house is on fire.&quot;.</li>
<li>You can translate a complex system failure into a clear, business-value narrative for non-technical executives.</li>
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Why Join Us?</b></p>
<p>
While you make a difference for others, we'll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:</p>
<ul>
<li>Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs</li>
<li>Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave</li>
<li>401(k) matching program</li>
<li>Merit advancement opportunities</li>
<li>Career development &amp; training</li>
</ul>
<p>And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.</p>
<p><i>
Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.</i></p></div></div>

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