FIRE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience * One (1) year experience as a Fire Communications Operator I with the City of Chicago Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications * Must currently possess and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or EMT Paramedic certification * Must currently possess and maintain an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification * Must be able to type a minimum of twenty-five (25) words per minute NOTE: Bidders who pass the test must show proof of a valid Illinois EMT (or higher) license and validation that their continuing education hours are up to date AND a current EMD certification, AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to complete a written test / skills assessment.

Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled.

Bidders who receive a passing score on the test will be interviewed.

The interviewed bidder(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

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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.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order.

Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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 and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Sep 17, 2025, 10:39:01 AM