ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (South & West Planning Regions)

MINIMUM 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 Associates degree in in a field related to the duties performed, plus 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, plus 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 in in a field related to the duties performed, plus 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 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a 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. Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: * Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or Landscape Architecture * Knowledge of Chicago's south and west neighborhoods, zoning, design, and planning policies * Experience working with local elected officials and the development industry For information about City of Chicago employee benefits, please click here For information about City of Chicago salaries and job titles, please click here 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, please click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Sep 17, 2025, 12:01:00 AM

Created: 2025-09-27