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Provided as a public service to member municipalities . . .

CIVIC CENTER MANAGER

City of Danville, Illinois is seeking a dynamic and creative management professional to direct the operations of its multipurpose facility. Responsibilities include policy and program development, day to day operations, new business development, promotions and public relations. Candidates should have a successful background in auditorium management, major trade shows/fairs operations or substantial record of achievement in a staff or assistant managerial role that includes operations, the booking of events and activities. For details send resume to: John S. Cernich, Executive Recruitment Representative, Rm. 503 Stratton Office Building, Springfield, IL 62706.


DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Population 13,500. Salary range $34,000-$38,000 (depending on experience). Seeking an experienced qualified public works administrator. Functions include water, sewer, streets, fleet management, and buildings and grounds. Five years experience required as a minimum. Engineering degree or public administration degree preferred. Resume to: Timothy W. Schuenke, Village Manager, 447 N. Catherine Avenue, LaGrange Park, Illinois 60525, by no later than October 16, 1987. Equal Opportunity Employer.


DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL

The City of Peoria, Illinois seeks a Deputy Corporation Counsel. Salary, $32,794-$48,770 annually. Excellent benefits. Responsible administrative position. Acts in the absence of the corporation counsel. Supervises the works of attorneys and clerical personnel. Participates in civil litigation; and preparation of opinions, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents including bond issues. Represents the city in court hearings or trial and before various commissions. Requires graduation from a recognized law school; extensive experience as a practicing attorney including considerable professional legal experience involving local government; possession of a license to practice in Illinois. Apply by September 30, 1987, Employment Manager, City of Peoria, 419 Fulton St., Room 203, Peoria, IL 61602. EEO affirmative action employer.


SUPERINTENDENT OF UTILITIES

Administers and supervises Utilities Division of Department of Public Works in Village of over 70,000. Responsible for production and distribution of potable water, sanitary sewage collection systems, and installation and maintenance of street lighting and traffic control system. Engineering degree or equivalent plus considerable experience required. Minimum Class "C" water operator's license. Pay range $33,909-$43,278 negotiable. Apply: R. W. Ferrel, Personnel Director, Village of Arlington Heights, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.


ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

The Village of Plainfield, Illinois is searching for a person to fill the position of Assistant Supervisor. This position assists the water/wastewater treatment supervisor in all facets of the operation and maintenance of the village's water and waste-water systems. Tasks include the researching of data, compilation of reports, monitoring of water and wastewater systems and any necessary physical labor associated with applicable tasks. Salary range $17,000-$23,000. Compensation incentives for possessing/obtaining water/wastewater operators certificate. Must obtain class "C" water operator's license within 1 year and wastewater class IV operator's license within 2 years. Interested individuals should submit their resume to: Mark Pusinelli, 1400 North Division Street, Plainfield, Illinois 60544 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 1987.


SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC WORKS STREETS/SEWER DIVISION

The City of Rockford, Illinois (population 139,000 in an urban area of 250,000) is seeking a qualified candidate responsible for directing, planning and supervising the repair and maintenance of City streets, storm and sanitary sewers, right-of-ways, bridges and sidewalks. Other duties will include supervising a division of over 50 employees, preparing the Division's annual budget, enforcing Departmental policies and procedures, directing the City's Ice and Snow Control Program and other administrative responsibilities. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering or a closely related field, and 5 years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Salary range is: $31,141-$38,926 depending on qualifications. Full range goes to $46,711. The City provides excellent benefits. City residency requirement within 12 months of appointment. Applications/resume accepted at: CITY OF ROCKFORD, Personnel Department, 425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61104, (815) 987-5580. EOE. M/F/H/V.


CHIEF OF POLICE

The City of Sandwich, population 5,400, located in S.E. part of DeKalb County, will have an opening for Chief of Police. The current Chief is resigning to enter a several Generation Family Business. Applications for the position are now being accepted until Oct. 12th, after which applications will be reviewed, and interviews will follow. Qualifications desired as administrative and leadership experience, with preferred B.A., rank of sergeant or higher. The department is modern and well equipped, with 10 sworn personnel, 4 radio dispatchers and 24 hour radio service, 2 clerical personnel for records. Also desired is type of chief who can present himself and express himself to the general public, and extend a public relations make up. Salary is negotiable. Applications and resumes to be sent to: Mayor Fred J. Wehling, City Hall, 144 E. Railroad St., Sandwich, IL 60548.


LEGAL NOTICE

September 18, 1987, 10:00 a.m., Niles Village Hall, 7601 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60648. 2 Ford Ambulances, (1) 1980 and (1) 1981. Minimum bid $4,000 each. Vehicles will be available for inspection: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, until time of sale. SEALED BIDS (clearly marked "BID" on the outside of the envelope and forwarded to: Andrew Buffa, Purchasing Agent) will be accepted at the Niles Village Hall, 7601 N. Milwaukee Avenue during normal business hours 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, until 10:00 a.m., September 18, 1987. HIGHEST WRITTEN SEALED BID over the minimum will be awarded the vehicle.

The Village of Niles reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to dispose of the vehicles in any manner which proves in the best interest of the Village of Niles.


FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

The Village of University Park is accepting applications for Finance Administrator. The Village is a Chicago suburb with a population of 6,500 and a budget of $2,000,000. The Finance Administrator is responsible for all Village accounting which includes the supervision of 2 part-time personnel. Requirements for the position are a B.S. in Accounting or related field, computer skills necessary, preferably with NCR I-Tower and PC's and at least 2 years of municipal finance experience. Salary range $22,000-$27,000.

Submit resume to: Gary C. Holmes, Village Manager, 698 Bumham Drive, University Park, Illinois 60466 by September 30, 1987. Equal opportunity employer — M/F.

September 1987 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 27


MUNICIPAL Exchange SERVICE
Provided as a public service to member municipalities . . .

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

City of Streator, Illinois 15,000, seeks qualified person for new position as Public Works Director. Position is responsible for street maintenance/improvement program, solid waste pick-up, sewer line maintenance and repair, vehicle maintenance program, mowing of boulevards and vacant lots, snow removal, signage and some building maintenance. Successful candidate should have 5 years of municipal public works experience or comparable experience, strong budgetary skills and supervisory experience. Starting salary: $30,000 + benefits. Residency required. Send resume with references to: Scot Wrighton, City Manager, City of Streator, 204 South Bloomington St., Streator, IL 61364 by September 29, 1987.


FOR SALE TRANSPORTATION CHARGES ONLY

The Village of Downers Grove is offering for sale (transportation charges only) an IBM System 3/Model 15D computer and peripherial equipment. Included are 2 fixed disks, 2 removable disks, 256K memory processor, 8 terminals (Machine #3277), 1 character printer (66 cps. Machine #3286), 1 tape drive unit (Machine #3411), 1 data station (Machine #3741), and 2 Decision Data interpreting data recorders (Machine #9610). This computer was used for utility billing, payroll, accounts payable and budgetary applications. Please contact: Jean Oudin for further information by calling (312) 964-0300, or by writing to: 801 Burlington Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.


TREASURER

Arlington Heights, Illinois — $30,800-$40,000, plus excellent benefit structure. Population 70,000, budget $50M. A hands-on management position, responsible for control of cash receipts and disbursements, cash and investment management, payroll operations, special assessments, debt service, and revenue management. Appropriate experience and education required along with strong interpersonal and management abilities. Excellent electronic spreadsheet skills also required. Send letter of application and resume to: Robert Ferrel, Personnel Director, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, no later than September 30, 1987.

Wanted — Certified Water/Sewer Operator with Class 3 and Class C licenses. Please contact: Mayor Henry Swank, Keithsburg, IL 61442. Call (309) 374-2244.


VILLAGE PLANNER — ASSISTANT TO VILLAGE MANAGER

The Village of Bolingbrook (39,000) is seeking a Village Planner to serve as Assistant to Village Manager is a rapidly growing Chicago metropolitan suburb. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in city planning with a minimum of three years experience in municipal planning and zoning enforcement. Applicants must have a solid background in planning, zoning and subdivision regulations, data collection and analysis, and development procedures. Excellent verbal and written skills are essential. This position will be responsible for formulating planning policies, zoning enforcement and coordinating development applications. Further responsibilities include property maintenance code enforcement, and housing and neighborhood preservation programs. Excellent potential for advancement. Salary range $27,000-$35,000 plus excellent benefit package, DOQ. Submit resume and letter of application to: Robert L. Kolodziej, Village Manager, 375 West Briar-cliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60439.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Residency required within 18 months of employment.


Superintendent of Fleet Services — Schaumburg, Illinois (population 61,000 +) seeks an experienced fleet manager with administrative and technical skills to direct a centralized fleet operation (300+) in a new 23,000 square foot building, including repairs, purchase, and departmental lease back programs to insure efficient utilization of vehicles and equipment. Schaumburg, a leading economic center in Chicago's Northwest Suburban Area, is a rapid growth community with progressive management. Position requires a competent manager with college degree in business administration, automotive engineering, or related area; extensive experience in directing vehicle maintenance and leasing operations; or any equivalent combination of experience and education. Salary $33,699-$40,980 depending on qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits. Send resume to: Charmaine Colletti, Personnel Officer, Village of Schaumburg, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193.


FOR SALE

The City Council of the City of West Frankfort, Illinois, does hereby invite sealed bids for the sale of 285 Parking Meter Heads. Sealed bids will be accepted at the City Clerks Office, 201 E. Nolen St., West Frankfort, IL 62896.


FOR SALE

CODE-A-PHONE — Call Diverter — Model 976. This diverter will automatically transfer your calls to any direct dial number of up to 14 digits. You just program the unit by touch-dialing the phone number where you want your calls received. On the first ring, your calls will be transferred. Meets FCC requirements.

For more information contact: Chief Richard Meacham, Village of Stockton, Stockton, IL 61085 by calling (815) 947-2512.


CITY OF NAPERVILLE SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

The Naperville Department of Transportation is seeking experienced engineers to fill two positions of Senior Civil Engineer. Duties include responsibility as project leader; one for in-house design projects and one for managing contract street maintenance programs. Backgrounds in stormwater management, construction management and developing specifications are needed. Good communication skills in dealing with residents and contractors is required. The person we seek should have a B.S. in Civil Engineering with at least four years of related engineering experience and supervisory experience. A P.E. license in the State of Illinois is a plus. The salary range for this position is $33,577 to $40,851 commensurate with ability and work experience. The City of Naperville also offers an excellent benefit package.

Please apply to the Personnel Office, 175 West Jackson, Naperville, IL 60566 by September 11, 1987. E-0-E-M-F-H.


BUILDING & ZONE ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Wood River, Illinois (Pop. 12,500) is seeking a qualified individual to fill this position. The position requires demonstrated ability in planning, zoning and code enforcement. The individual will be expected to work with the downtown business committee, the Zoning Board and Plan Commission, as well as coordinate building and zoning activities and provide code enforcement. The successful candidate shall have earned a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or related field.

Qualified candidates should submit resumes to: City Clerk, City of Wood River, 111 N. Wood River Avenue, Wood River, IL 62095 (Salary: $20-$24,000) Resumes will be accepted until September 30, 1987.

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