BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Property Custodian - Auto Pound

Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation

Bureau of Traffic Services

Number of Positions: 2

Salary: $48,960/year

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, assigned to the Department of Streets and Sanitation's Auto Pound Operations, responsible for inventorying vehicles and maintaining manual and computerized records of towed and impounded vehicles at the city's auto pound facilities, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties:

* Visually inspects towed vehicles, walking around and viewing vehicle to complete an inventory report and document information such as type and make of vehicle, serial, and license numbers, current or expired city sticker, physical condition, and damage to the exterior, and visible property inside the vehicle while working outside in all weather conditions.

* Enter vehicle data including reason for impoundment, type, make and license plate numbers

* Process paperwork by sorting and forwarding copies of vehicle inventory reports to appropriate personnel; maintains in-house files of vehicle inventory reports; scans numerous documents

* Provide customer service to individuals: answers questions about towing fees, explains vehicle release policies, checks vehicle owner's identification, prepares paperwork to release vehicle and directs owner to cashier for payment of tow fees

* Maintain computerized records to process information including updating records on vehicles impounded and released from the auto pound and scheduling administrative hearings for vehicle owners appealing the tow and related fees

* Conduct physical inventory of vehicles manually and/or electronically; walk through auto pound checking and matching vehicles with inventory reports to ensure all vehicles are accounted for on a daily basis

* Prepare and generate standard form letters notifying owners of fees owed on unclaimed vehicles and planned actions by the city if vehicles are not claimed

* Answer phones and responds to information requests from supervisors. Answers calls from the public and forwarded from 311, providing information to individuals searching for their vehicle

* Prepare impounded vehicles scheduled for disposal: punch trunk lock to empty out contents of the trunk, remove and dispose of all items in the interior of vehicle, remove license plates, and perform related duties to prep vehicle

* Prepare work reports and maintain a clean and safe work area

* Operate a city vehicle to deliver and pick-up mail, materials, and supplies to various auto pound facilities

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Various Auto Pounds:

103^rd & Doty Rd

701 N. Sacramento

400 E. Lower Wacker Dr

Bessie Coleman Dr

2045 W. Washington

400 W. Superior

Days: Varies, CPD Rotating Schedule

Hours: Varies, 1^st Shift: 11:00 pm-7:00 am, 2^nd Shift: 7:00 am -3:00 pm, 3^rd Shift: 3:00 pm -11:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Two years of combined work experience performing clerical, storekeeping, inventory control, or personal computer work.

* Work schedule is based on the Police Department's shift rotation schedule and positions are required to work a rotating schedule as needed.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* Must obtain clearance to access records on LEADS (Law Enforcement Administration Data System), (i.e., Hot Desk) within six months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Auto pound facility environment

* Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

EQUIPMENT

* Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine)

* Scanner

* Handheld Tablet

* Communication equipment (e.g., two-way radio, pager system)

* Flashlight

* Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

* Ability to climb staircases

* Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to pass a skills assessment test. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. Candidates who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority/lottery order.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous data entry work experience

* Previous customer service work experience

* Previous clerical work experience

* Previous vehicle inventory work experience

Candidates will be invited to test via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to monitor their emails regularly after the application period closes.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, 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.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your 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.

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 and Military Friendly Employer

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on May 2^nd, 2024