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Control Center Communications Coordinator

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $39.07 POSITION SUMMARY Ensures that appropriate communication with internal and external customers is maintained. Supports electronic communications efforts, assuring updates and status changes are provided in a …

Skills: Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Suite

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Control Center Communications Coordinator

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $39.07 POSITION SUMMARY Ensures that appropriate communication with internal and external customers is maintained. Supports electronic communications efforts, assuring updates and status changes are provided in a …

Skills: Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Suite

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Chief Safety Officer

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$241k–$247k/yr

Senior+$146M raised

SALARY $241,208.84 - $247,237.12 POSITION SUMMARY Directs the functions and activities within the Safety Department, which includes Transit System Safety, Occupational & Environmental Safety, Safety Programs & Culture, C…

Skills: Transit System Safety, Occupational Safety, Accident Investigation, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Management Systems

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Chief Safety Officer

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$241k–$247k/yr

Senior+$146M raised

SALARY $241,208.84 - $247,237.12 POSITION SUMMARY Directs the functions and activities within the Safety Department, which includes Transit System Safety, Occupational & Environmental Safety, Safety Programs & Culture, C…

Skills: Transit System Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Accident Investigation, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Management Systems

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HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$75k–$76k/yr

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $74,953.59 - $76,452.66 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, provides administrative support in Talent Acquisition including recruitment and onboarding tasks. Individual must be able to multitask and mainta…

Skills: Recruitment, Onboarding, Interviewing, Candidate Evaluation, Project Management

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HR Specialist - Talent Acquisition

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$75k–$76k/yr

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $74,953.59 - $76,452.66 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, provides administrative support in Talent Acquisition including recruitment and onboarding tasks. Individual must be able to multitask and mainta…

Skills: Recruitment, Onboarding, Interviewing, Candidate Evaluation, Project Management

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Associate Attorney - Enforcement & Torts

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$105k–$107k/yr

Entry level$146M raised

SALARY $104,787.50 - $107,407.19 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, primarily functions as a junior level attorney responsible for representing the CTA in criminal enforcement matters. Works in collaboration wit…

Skills: Criminal Law, Personal Injury Law, Subrogation, Property Damage Litigation, Legal Research

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Associate Attorney - Enforcement & Torts

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$105k–$107k/yr

Entry level$146M raised

SALARY $104,787.50 - $107,407.19 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, primarily functions as a junior level attorney responsible for representing the CTA in criminal enforcement matters. Works in collaboration wit…

Skills: Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Subrogation, Property Damage, Legal Research

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Manager, Maintenance Instruction - Rail

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$115k–$118k/yr

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $115,069.13 - $117,944.32 POSITION SUMMARY Manages and plans the implementation and administration of training programs for the Authority’s Rail Maintenance department. Develops, revises, and evaluates new and exi…

Skills: Project Management, Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Staff Development, Budget Management

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Manager, Maintenance Instruction - Rail

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$115k–$118k/yr

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $115,069.13 - $117,944.32 POSITION SUMMARY Manages and plans the implementation and administration of training programs for the Authority’s Rail Maintenance department. Develops, revises, and evaluates new and exi…

Skills: Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Project Management, Staff Supervision, Budget Management

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Manager, Rail Car Appearance

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Front line management ensuring cleanliness of CTA’s fleet of rail cars. Plans and coordinates the implementation of Rail Car Appearance programs and activities to ensure service levels…

Skills: Staff Supervision, Quality Control, Budget Management, Union Relations, Resource Forecasting

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Manager, Rail Car Appearance

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Front line management ensuring cleanliness of CTA’s fleet of rail cars. Plans and coordinates the implementation of Rail Car Appearance programs and activities to ensure service levels…

Skills: Staff Supervision, Budget Management, Quality Control, Labor Relations, Resource Forecasting

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Electrical Worker

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $54.86 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various duties relative to the repair of electrical and electronic components in buses and rail vehicle equipment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Wires and rewires vehicles according t…

Skills: Electrical Repair, Electronic Component Repair, Blueprint Reading, Schematic Interpretation, Troubleshooting

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Senior Coordinator, Compensation

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$99k–$101k/yr

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $98,615.81 - $101,081.21 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, supports strategic plans in the development and implementation of consistent position management and compensation processes. Assists management in maintai…

Skills: Position Management, Compensation Planning, Budgetary Control, HR Strategic Initiatives, Organizational Charting

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Senior Coordinator, Compensation

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$99k–$101k/yr

Mid level$146M raised

SALARY $98,615.81 - $101,081.21 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, supports strategic plans in the development and implementation of consistent position management and compensation processes. Assists management in maintai…

Skills: Position Management, Compensation Planning, Budgetary Control, HR Strategic Initiatives, Organizational Charting

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Manager, Maintenance - Rail

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$115k–$118k/yr

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $115,069.13 - $117,944.32 POSITION SUMMARY Manages and implements required rail fleet maintenance to provide reliable service. Oversees and monitors programs and objectives to ensure rail cars are properly repaire…

Skills: Rail Fleet Maintenance, Personnel Supervision, Hazardous Materials Management, Budget Prioritization, Performance Evaluation

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Manager, Maintenance - Rail

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$115k–$118k/yr

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $115,069.13 - $117,944.32 POSITION SUMMARY Manages and implements required rail fleet maintenance to provide reliable service. Oversees and monitors programs and objectives to ensure rail cars are properly repaire…

Skills: Fleet Maintenance, Personnel Management, Hazardous Materials Management, Budgeting, Regulatory Compliance

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Electrical Worker

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior$146M raised

SALARY $54.86 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various duties relative to the repair of electrical and electronic components in buses and rail vehicle equipment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Wires and rewires vehicles according t…

Skills: Electrical Troubleshooting, Electronic Component Repair, Blueprint Reading, Schematic Interpretation, A.C. and D.C. Motor Repair

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Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$185k–$205k/yr

Senior+$146M raised

SALARY $185,000 - $205,000 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, directs and coordinates the principal planning and operating functions of the Bus and Rail Maintenance operations, programs, activities and personnel. Balance the need t…

Skills: Vehicle Maintenance, Strategic Planning, Budget Administration, Personnel Management, Operational Efficiency

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Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$185k–$205k/yr

Senior+$146M raised

SALARY $185,000 - $205,000 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, directs and coordinates the principal planning and operating functions of the Bus and Rail Maintenance operations, programs, activities and personnel. Balance the need t…

Skills: Vehicle Maintenance, Strategic Planning, Budget Administration, Personnel Management, Operational Efficiency

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Control Center Communications Coordinator

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • associate degree
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Coordinates internal and external communications to provide timely service updates and alerts to CTA personnel and the public. Manages electronic communication tools and public address systems during normal operations and emergency disruptions.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree plus experience in communications or operations, or an equivalent combination of both. Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Full job description

SALARY

$39.07

POSITION SUMMARY

Ensures that appropriate communication with internal and external customers is maintained. Supports electronic communications efforts, assuring updates and status changes are provided in a timely manner. Works closely with Control Center Staff and Communications Department to ensure that information being communicated both internally and externally is timely, accurate and consistent.



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Creates, generates and disseminates alerts and restoration updates detailing service-related information to CTA personnel and to the general public.

•Gathers information from Control Center personnel to provide updates.

•Disseminates service information, planned service changes and elevator status to customers via electronic communication tools (e.g., web posting, emails, text messages, Bus Tracker and X social media platform).

•During disruptions or emergency service conditions, disseminates pertinent service information (e.g., service disruptions, alternate service, etc.) to customers via electronic communication tools (e.g., web posting, emails, text messages, X social media platform, etc.) and Public Address Platform Announcements.

•Creates and maintains various logs and databases. 

•Produces reports and performs weekly audits of Public Address (PA) System.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

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CHALLENGES

•Communicating coherent and concise messages during emergency situations.

•Gathering accurate information to synthesize and communicate to customers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•Associate degree, plus communication or operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

•Must have a clear, audible voice to make station announcements.

•Must be able to hear information via phone calls from CTA personnel at field incident sites.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•General knowledge of CTA bus and rail service.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with personnel.

•Strong attention to detail.

•Strong time management skills.

•Intermediate instruction and coordination skills.

•Intermediate skills necessary to operate personal computer systems, Microsoft Suite, Internet searches, and database retrieval.

•Ability to prepare clear, concise messages and disseminate accurate information quickly during a service disruption.

•Ability to maintain a suitable temperament and disposition.

•Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

•Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously within limited timeframes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

•Work day is typically eight (8) hours or longer during weekday and weekend hours with varying shift times.

•May be required to work various extended or irregular hours (including evenings, nights, & weekends) in order to meet scheduling needs or respond to CTA emergencies.

•Work in a high-pressure environment during emergencies.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

•Standard office equipment.

•Personal computer and related software and equipment.

Related keywords

CTAControl CenterPublic Address PlatformBus TrackerX Social MediaService DisruptionsEmergency CommunicationsMicrosoft SuiteDatabase ManagementTransportationPublic TransitAlertsRestoration Updates

About Chicago Transit Authority

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Industry
Urban Transit Services
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1947
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
51,848
Total funding
$146M

Our mission is to deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities. Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.7 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. The success of our transit system is a direct result of our skilled and dedicated workforce. Our employees keep Chicago moving. So can you. Join the CTA family by visiting our careers page at transitchicago.com/careers! For questions about our career opportunities or your application, email us at [email protected]. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Network at https://transitchicago.jobs.net/join?joinpath=Exportablejoin.

Offices: 567 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60661, US

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About Chicago Transit Authority

LinkedInVisit site

We connect people, places, and communities

Industry
Urban Transit Services
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1947
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
51,848
Total funding
$146M

Our mission is to deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities. Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.7 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. The success of our transit system is a direct result of our skilled and dedicated workforce. Our employees keep Chicago moving. So can you. Join the CTA family by visiting our careers page at transitchicago.com/careers! For questions about our career opportunities or your application, email us at [email protected]. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Network at https://transitchicago.jobs.net/join?joinpath=Exportablejoin.

Offices: 567 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60661, US

CommunitiesTransportationPublic TransportationCustomer ServiceTravel
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