COMMANDER - LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF

THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT.

COMMANDER - LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS

CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Bureau of Logistics

Number of Vacancies: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Annual Salary: $138,612.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central time on May 6, 2026.

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

Under direction, the class functions as a uniformed technical specialist performing a variety of high-level logistics support functions in the Bureau of Logistics and Support Services within the Chicago Fire Department and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Supervises the daily functions of the ready room and supply and logistics warehouse.

* Helps to supervise the other areas of the Logistics Division.

* Coordinates the department's fire suppression and rescue operations supply system that includes the procurement, storage, inventory, and distribution of all Fire and EMS equipment and supplies (e.g., ambulance medication, radios, hoses, ladders, pumps, extrication tools).

* Manages the deployment and tracking of supplies, equipment, and services to support large-scale fire and emergency services.

* Coordinates the maintenance and repair of fire apparatus and vehicles with the City's Fleet Management department.

* Coordinates repairs at all firehouses.

* Handles contaminated materials and hazardous equipment in a safe manner and handles medical supplies and equipment.

* Coordinates the maintenance, repair, and availability of all safety equipment.

* Assists in the development of logistics related contracts and agreements.

* Maintains minimum number of items to ensure replacements are on hand.

* Assures availability and reliability of logistics functions during times of natural disasters or large-scale emergencies.

* Will be assigned to confiscation duties on a rotating basis.

* Must be able to switch between the various divisions of Logistics and understand their functions and operations.

* Must have excellent communications skills and be prepared to regularly attend meetings of various subjects.

* Will be supervising members of the CFD.

* Will be regularly communicating with other city entities and private vendors.

* Must have a willingness to learn new skills and keep current of new developments and regulations in the fire service and EMS community.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

DEPARTMENT: Fire

BUREAU: Logistics

ADDRESS: 3015 W 31^st St

SHIFT: Monday through Friday

HOURS: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

NOTE: Possible after-hours work required and a response duty that is 24 hours a day 7 days per week on a duty cycle.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Certifications

* Career Service status as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department is required

* Twelve (12) years as a uniformed member of the Chicago Fire Department plus at least three (3) years of work experience in logistics, inventory or supply chain is required

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

* An Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO) certification is required

NOTE: You must provide your Driver's License and FSVO certification at time of processing.

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 will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• A valid State of Illinois non-CDL Class B driver's license
• A minimum career service rank of a Fire Engineer (including EMT-B or EMT-P)
• An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license
• Ability to complete interstate travel
• On call availability at the direction of the Deputy Fire Commissioner of Logistics
• Proficiency in operation of all emergency vehicles
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office programs PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Excel

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources 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.

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