ASST COMMISSIONER

Job Description - ASST COMMISSIONER (418783-1)

Job Description

ASST COMMISSIONER

Job Number:

418783-1

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

Chicago Department of Public Health

(Syndemic Infectious Diseases)

Number of Positions: 1

(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $121,668.00/Year

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 09/04/2026

Under direction, this class is managerial in nature and accountable for senior manager level functions, duties and responsibilities and part of a city department's executive level staff. The position manages a major program or has direct responsibility for an operational or administrative work section within a department's organization; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for management of multiple grants from Federal, state and corporate entities by developing new or revising existing program operations to improve and expand SID Bureau services aligned to the CDPH
• Coordinate, draft and oversee the competitive bid solicitations, negotiate contracts, writing/submission of grant proposals and present to the executive team within Department for final approvals and coordinate with CDPH finance and grant administrations.
• Monitors performance against goals and objectives, expenditures and evaluating programs for deficiencies and accomplishments.
• Ensures performance data deliverables are quality assured and reported in timely manner.
• Coordinates work efforts with management in developing strategic plans and implementing changes in staffing including hiring, right sizing operating procedures, and work processes designed to improve the administration of programs in SID Bureau, increase operational efficiencies and accomplishments aligned to CDPH.
• Functions as the head of SID''s operational division accountable for the management of the organization's work operations, direction and oversight of staff, and control of budgetary and administrative functions.
• Manages functions including budget preparations and grant funding, human resources, labor relations, finance and accounting, contracts administration and purchasing, accounts payable and inventory management, computer support, and office management activities.
• Prepares comprehensive reports, dashboards, and briefings for SID Bureau and departmental leadership
• Serves as a liaison with departments, governmental agencies (CDC, HRSA, HUD), and private consultants participating in SID collaborative projects
• Stays abreast of relevant laws and regulations pertinent to SID program operations
• Additional duties may be assigned by Deputy Commissioner as required for this position.

Location: Chicago Department of Public Health (Syndemic Infectious Disease)

1340 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60608

• Days: M - F

Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Nine (9) years of experience related to the responsibilities of the position, of which at least two (2) years must be in a supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role as defined below by any of the following:

• direct supervision of staff (e.g., assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, preparing performance evaluations, hiring and discipline, etc.);

• working as a project or program manager;

• performing functional oversight (e.g., coordinating or directing the work of others, working as a senior or team lead); OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in a field related to the duties performed, including seven (7) years of work experience related to the position, of which at least two (2) years must be supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role as defined below by any of the following:

• direct supervision of staff (e.g., assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, preparing performance evaluations, hiring and discipline, etc.)

• working as a project or program manager;

• performing functional oversight (e.g., coordinating or directing the work of others, working as a senior or team lead); 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 at least two (2) years must be supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role as defined below by any of the following:

• direct supervision of staff (e.g., assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, preparing performance evaluations, hiring and discipline, etc.)

• working as a project or program manager;

• performing functional oversight (e.g., coordinating or directing the work of others, working as a senior or team lead); 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 at least two (2) years must be supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role as defined below by any of the following.

• direct supervision of staff (e.g., assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, preparing performance evaluations, hiring and discipline, etc.)

• working as a project or program manager;

• performing functional oversight (e.g., coordinating or directing the work of others, working as a senior or team lead)

Selection Criteria

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 oral part of the interview will be selected.

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow 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 ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

: Aug 21, 2026, 10:30:00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Sep 5, 2026, 10:29:00 AM

BU: 00 | Salary: $125,316.00/Year

Pay Basis

:Yearly