ASST COMMISSIONER

Job Description - ASST COMMISSIONER (419084)

Job Description

ASST COMMISSIONER

Job Number:

419084

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Operations Management

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval)

Annual Starting Salary Range $121,668 up to $137,532

Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 4-21-26 until 11:59pm 5-1-26.

This position is a senior manager responsible for the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections executive level staff and department functions; serves as the subject matter expert on the City of Chicago's business license database, online business license application and other technology platforms related to business licensing and regulation and performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Leads a staff of (7) to ensure accountability and quality of work.
• Prioritizes performance standards for the team and bureau.
• Ensures that all systems are fully operational and maintained to optimize performance and service to the public.
• Coordinates and facilitates the needs of multiple interdepartmental functions while staying aligned with managers from other departments bureaus using the same systems.
• Coordinates with City contractor on current, ongoing and upcoming projects for system improvements.
• Provides strategic planning for the development of technological needs related to business licensing and other departmental functions.
• Partners with the Department of Technology and Innovation to ensure projects are accurate and complete.
• Guides information technology development, implementation, and support across the department.
• Manages requests from staff while prioritizing data integrity.
• Maintains operational needs for all users across platforms.
• Strategizes to ensure BACP is prepared for new challenges and responsibilities.
• Reports progress and outcomes with data-informed approach.
• Serves as an advisor to the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner and other department leadership.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Small Business Center

121 N. LaSalle Room#805 (City Hall)

Chicago, IL. 60602

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Nine (9) years of experience related to the responsibilities of the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree in a field related to the duties performed, including seven (7) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor''s degree in a field related to the duties performed, including five (5) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or higher in a field related to the duties performed, including four (4) years of work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and/or work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties. (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, with adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview, will be selected.

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience with database management
• Previous experience managing contracts utilizing third party databases

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. The 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 for 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.

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

Job Posting

: Apr 21, 2026, 10:31:00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: May 2, 2026, 10:29:00 AM

BU: 09 | Salary: $121,668-$137,532

Pay Basis

:Yearly