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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

COORDINATOR OF AIR MASK SERVICES

Chicago Fire Department

Air Mask Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $188,016 Annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT** **on 11/03/2025

Under direction, coordinates and directs the Fire Department’s Division of Breathing Apparatus and the activities of the staff for responsible for ensuring proper storage, maintenance, inspection, distribution and repair of scuba, Oxygen cylinders, bunker gear and equipment related the department’s air banks inventory, performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

+ Directs operation of Breathing Apparatus maintenance and repair services and ensures the proper handling (i.e., storage, inventory, repair, inspection, and distribution) of breathing apparatus and related air bank inventory equipment and related supplies

+ Ensures adequate coverage of civilian technicians engaged in the inspection, maintenance and repair of breathing apparatus and equipment

+ Establishes and implements Fire Department guidelines for breathing apparatus services

+ Represents the department and liaisons with other federal, state, and local entities as the department’s Respiratory Protection Program Administrator in regards to the documentation and administration of the OSHA standard 1910.134

+ Oversees the administration of the department’s computerized inventory and requisition database required to monitor and track air bank inventory that is available and ready for use

+ Works with the departments of Finance and Procurement to devise equipment specifications and scope of service requirements for breathing apparatus equipment and supply contracts

+ Trains and supervises the training of the division’s staff

+ Researches, tests and evaluates the effectiveness of breathing supplies and equipment utilized by the unit and recommends the procurement of same

+ Develops the Program’s work objectives, quality standards and performance measures, working department managers to monitor program effectiveness

+ Adheres to established standards and directs the development and management of breathing apparatus materials program grants, budgets, and administrative functions

+ Maintains records and prepare work related reports for management’s review and approval

+ Responds to fire and other emergencies as directed

_Additional duties may be required for this position_

**Location:** 1044 N Orleans

**Day/Hours:** Varies according to operational needs

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Must be a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department with Career Service status and at least ten (10) years working in the Fire Suppression and Rescue Division PLUS Career Service status of Lieutenant or higher

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

+ A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required

+ Fire Service Vehicle Operator Certificate

+ Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) Management course 1 and 2, through the Office of the State Marshall and/or completion of the Company Fire Officer (COFO) course

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

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, based on the interview 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. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor