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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS

The Village of Glen Ellyn (25,000) is seeking an Administrative Assistant — Public Works. Salary range $20,100-$28,400 depending on experience. Provide general assistance to the Director of Public Works. Perform research, assist in budget preparation and program development, complete special projects and assist Division Heads with various administrative duties. Degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field required (Graduate Degree preferred), plus professional experience in a municipal/govermental environment. Individuals should possess strong oral and written communications skills plus ability to work independently.

Submit resume by June 1,1987, to: Clare Crob, Glen Ellyn Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137. Equal Opportunity Employer.


FINANCE DIRECTOR

Rolla, Missouri (13,600) — $24,000-$27,500 plus benefits depending on qualifications. Degree in finance, accounting, public administration or economics desired or sufficient experience in lieu of degree. Also desires some experience in municipal or public accounting, supervisory experience, background in data processing, some computer knowledge and purchasing. Requires some knowledge of administration of municipal functions.

Send resume and cover letter to: Merle Strouse, City Administrator, 9th and Elm Streets, P.O. Box 979, Rolla, MO 65401. EOE/AAE. Closing date: May 29,1987.


TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR / INSTRUCTOR CITY OF WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS
(population 70,000)

The Waukegan Fire Department (88 full time Firefighters) is seeking a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills. Duties include supervising and directing the development and operation of fire service and emergency medical training. Must schedule, plan, and present a continuing education program; maintain records necessary for local and state agencies. Salary range $27,199 to $33,500. Applicant must have Bachelors Degree in Fire Service or teaching field; and be State of Illinois Certified Firefighter III and Instructor II. Residence in the City of Waukegan, within one (1) year of employment, is required.

Please send resume to: Chief R. Kamerad, Waukegan Fire Department, 1101 Belvidere Street, Waukegan, Illinois by June 10, 1987.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
$35,000-$44,500

The Village of Roselle, Illinois (19,603 pop.) is seeking candidates for the position of Community Development Director. This position will be responsible for the overall management of the planning, zoning, economic development, code enforcement and building inspection activities of the Village. The successful candidate will have five years of progressive experience in planning/community development; strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; and the ability to effectively interact with the Village staff, elected officials, outside agencies and general public. Candidates must have a degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field. The salary range for this position is open with the starting salary dependent upon qualifications.

Resumes, including salary history, must be received on or before June 12, 1987. Apply to: Glenn F. Spachman, Village Administrator, 31 South Prospect Street, Roselle, Illinois 60172. EOE.

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FIRE CHIEF

The Village of Brookfield, Illinois, (pop. 19,395) is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. The Department has two fire stations, 16 full time employees and 24 paid-on-call personnel with an annual appropriation of approximately $750,000. Strong management/command experience with excellent interpersonal/communications and public relations skills is required. Fire suppression, inspection/prevention, code enforcement, training, emergency medical service in a comparable municipal setting with both full time and volunteer personnel is essential. A degree in fire science or public administration is desirable as well as a minimum of ten years in the fire services with at least five years at a command/administration level. Excellent facilities and benefits. Salary range $38,742 to $42,708 depending upon qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted through June 12, 1987.

Resumes and supporting information are to be submitted to: James R. Mann, Village Manager, Village of Brookfield, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513.


CITY ENGINEEER

Charleston, IL (pop. 19,350) located in Coles County, is seeking a City Engineer. This Department Head position is responsible for directing public works programs, streets, water supply and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment. A progressively responsible professional experience in design, planning and construction in municipal public works with wastewater treatment familiarity are required qualifications. Registration with the State of Illinois as a Professional Engineer within 6 months is required. Salary range $28,000-$30,000. Excellent benefits. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resume to: Executive Assistant, City of Charleston, 520 Jackson Avenue, Charleston, IL. Deadline: June 15,1987.


BUILDING PLAN EXAMINER

Rockford, IL (pop. 139,000 in an Urban area of 260,000). Salary: $23,238-$29,048. Requirements include a Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or a closely related field and 3 years experience in preparing and/or reviewing construction plans or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Responsibilities include reviewing and examining plans and specifications of new buildings, additions and alterations to existing buildings for compliance with adopted codes, prepares reports and maintains city records and attends meetings with other city departments and property owners to insure compliance with city codes.

Send resumes to: Citv of Rockford, Personnel Department, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61104. EOE/M/F/H/V.


CODE ADMINISTRATOR

Rockford, IL (pop. 139,000 in an Urban area of 260,000). Salary: $29,658-$37,072. Requirements include a Bachelor Degree in Architecture Engineering Public Administration or a closely related field and 3 years experience in one of the above noted including 2 years experience in building construction and one year of experience at a supervisory level; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Responsibilities include ability to direct, organize and execute policies and procedures for all functions within the Building Division including enforcing of applicable building codes and ordinances, training personnel, supervising a staff of 18, preparing budgets and reports and representing the City at public meetings. Send resume to: City of Rockford, Personnel Department, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61104. EOE/M/F/H/V.


CITY OF ROCK ISLAND (Population 46,821) ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

Salary range $25,482 to $38,181 plus excellent fringe benefits. Performs professional engineering assignments in the office and field in connection with the survey, design, construction, inspection and project management for municipal construction projects. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering plus two (2) years experience as a professional civil engineer. Requires ability to become registered as a Professional Engineer in Illinois within six (6) months of appointment. Requires extensive knowledge of engineering methods and techniques relating to municipal public improvements and the design of water and wastewater systems. Requires knowledge of laws and regulations related to planning, construction and maintenance of public improvements. Duties are performed under the administrative direction of the City Engineer.

Send resume by July 24, 1987 to the City of Rock Island, Personnel Department, 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/H/V.


DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL

Salary range $37,812-$44,772. The City of Elgin (68,000 pop.) is recruiting a Director of Personnel. The Director is responsible for the overall administration and policy development of the comprehensive personnel program for 450 full-time employees. The position directs a three staff office in planning, coordinating and directing the activities of the Personnel Department and participates in labor negotiations with five employee groups. Candidates should have the ability to: design and implement innovative personnel programs; conduct comprehensive recruitment programs implementing an affirmative action philosophy; and develop bargaining strategies for negotiations and administer contracts. A thorough knowledge of job evaluation systems, benefits administrator, resource planning and automated personnel and payroll systems also required. A degree in human resource management, public or business degree is required. Candidate shall have a minimum five years professional personnel background with actual experience in the direction of a multi-function personnel operation.

Send resume and salary history by May 15, 1987 to: James J. Cook, City Manager, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120. EOE.


POLICE OPERATIONS MANAGER

The City of West Chicago (present population 13,000, projected 20 year population 34,000) located in western DuPage County, Illinois, has an excellent opportunity available for an innovative professional to manage the Operations Division of the City of West Chicago Police Department under the administrative direction of the Chief of Police. Responsibilities include assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policies and procedures, and the supervision and development of sworn officers within the Patrol and Detective Sections. Desired Qualifications: Working experience as a police officer. Baccalaureate degree in business, public or criminal justice administration; progressively responsible experience in police administration; strong organizational, management and system implementation skills; demonstrated skills in team building; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Salary commensurate with experience to $40,560 with generous benefit package including City vehicle.

Interested applicants should submit a resume to: Chief of Police, City of West Chicago, 128 W. McConnell Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois 60185.

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BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Park Ridge, Illinois (38,700 pop.) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Building and Zoning Administrator to administer Municipal, Building and Zoning Codes and Ordinances and to supervise staff responsible for enforcement of all pertinent regulations relating to building construction, repair and/or alteration. Provides staff support to Zoning Board of Appeals, Building Board of Review and Electrical Commission. Requires minimum of seven years experience involving at least two years in building code enforcement, four years in building trades and one year in code enforcement supervision. CABO certification desirable. Two years college coursework in related area, or equivalent required. Extensive knowledge of local building codes, zoning ordinances and applicable statutes, and of building construction methods and procedures required. Strong interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills essential. Salary range $35,711-$43,407 DOQ, plus excellent fringe benefits.

Send resume no later than June 8, 1987 to: Personnel, City of Park Ridge, 505 Park Place, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068.


CITY MANAGER

The City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois (Cook County), is accepting applications for the position of City Manager. Rolling Meadows has a population of 21,000, a budget of $19 million, one hundred eighty (180) full time and sixty (60) part time employees, and is a full service community. Two persons have held this position since 1976 when the Council/Manager form of government was adopted by referendum. Applicants should have a degree in public administration, and possess demonstrated leadership, administrative and management skills. Local government experience is necessary and evidence of increased responsibility, in local government management positions, is required. These responsibilities should include personnel, finance, community development, and community relations experience. City residency required within four (4) months of appointment. Appointed by Mayor and seven (7) Aldermen (Ward system). Present salary, mid-50's. Resumes will be accepted until June 15, 1987.

Send resume with salary history to: Chairman, Manager Selection Committee, City of Rolling Meadows, 5999 New Wilke Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008.


FOR SALE

NCR 160 Bookkeeping machine with stand. Also Elliott MOD series Addressograph machine including available supplies. Price negotiable.

For information contact: Manteno Village Hall, 269 No. Main St., Manteno, IL 60950 or phone (815) 468-8224.


VILLAGE ENGINEER

The Village of Bolingbrook is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Village Engineer. Responsibilities include coordination of all municipal engineering projects; planning, designing and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities such as streets, pipelines, and water/wastewater systems; plan review; stormwater management. Requirements include: Illinois P.E. license and a minimum of five years related experience including experience with waste-water facilities. Strong communication and supervisory skills desired. Salary: $37,000-$44,000 plus excellent benefit package.

Resumes to: Robert L. Kolodziej, Village Manager, 375 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60439. EOE. Residency required within 18 months of employment.


INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Maryville, Illinois until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 1987, for the sale, dismantling, and removal of one (1) 95 foot, 26,750 gallon, all steel water storage stand pipe, located at the Village Hall, East Zupan and Donk Streets. Bids must be marked "STAND PIPE BID". The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Frank Vallino, Village Clerk.


NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Village of Maryville, Illinois until 7.30p.m. on Wednesday May 20,1987, for the sale of the following: One(l) 1965 Seagraves Fire Truck, with a 750 gallon tank, 1000 G.P.M. open cab. Said truck may be inspected at the Maryville Fire Station. Sealed bids must be marked "Bid for 1965 Fire Truck." The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Frank Vallino, Village Clerk.


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For more information, contact: Richard Zollinger, director of the Illinois Resource Network, toll-free 1-800-843-6993.


Director of Planning. Degree in Urban Planning with a minimum of three years of experience with a developing municipality. Principal staff member to work with Village staff, Plan Commission and other advisory commissions of the Village. Working knowledge of zoning, subdivision ordinances, and development regulations. Salary range from $24,084 to $36,564.

Apply: Village Administrator, 200 East Cook Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois 60048.


BUILDING INSPECTOR

The Village of Bartlett, Illinois (population 17,000) seeks a highly motivated professional for the position of building inspector. Qualifications include BOCA certification as a building inspector or a minimum of three years as an inspector or equivalent experience with BOCA certification required within one year of employment. Salary range is $20,000-$25,000.

Submit resume to; Kevin Lockhart, Assistant Finance Director. Deadline is May 15, 1987.

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