Number of Positions: 1(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary: $93,468.00 - - NOTE: This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for grade V-16 schedule is $93,468.00 - $157,296.00. New hires will start at the first step of $88,104.00 annually. The starting salary is non-negotiable. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on June 9, 2026. This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Under general supervision, the class functions as a duty supervisor on an assigned shift, supervising airport operations staff responsible for inspecting airfield facilities (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps, surface lighting) for irregularities, safety hazards, and general physical condition, and responding to incidents affecting airfield and terminal operations, and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Coordinates and supervises inspection of airfields, issuance and cancellation of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on airfield status and receiving and relaying of airfield maintenance requests. - Assigns, supervises and monitors the work activities of airport operations staff. - Oversee and participates in the inspection of airfield facilities (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps) in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. - Coordinates airfield repair and maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruptions to airfield traffic. - Orders runway closings and openings and initiates corrective measures in response to irregularities found during inspections to ensure proper maintenance of airfield facilities. - Notifies departmental management of atypical airfield situations requiring their attention. - Implements initial and recurrent training programs for airport operations staff. - Determines maintenance priorities (e.g., snow removal, grass cutting) in accordance with FAA regulations and departmental standards. - Ensures the timely and accurate maintenance of records concerning airfield activities (e.g., service requests, snow removal operations) and prepares related reports. - Responds to inquiries regarding the status of airfield facilities and maintenance issues. - During emergency situations, provides airfield access assistance to municipal and federal agencies, as required. Additional duties may be required for this position Location: Chicago Midway International Airport. Days: Monday - Friday. Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE