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1967 SEAGRAVE PUMPER

The Village of Bedford Park offers for sale the following: 1967 Seagrave 100 gpm pumper fire engine; five man cab; Detroit diesel 6N71 (repowered in 1974); 5 speed manual transmission; fire pump rebuilt in 1983, new compartments and repainted in 1985; 4-channel Motorola radio; 1500 ft. 2 1/2" hose. List of all equipment and photo sent upon request. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities. Minimum bid is $50,000.00.

For information contact: Chief Robert Rubel, P.O. Box 128, Argo PO. IL 60501; (312) 563-4513.


FOR SALE

Sealed bids will be accepted at the Clerks Office, Village of Posen, Illinois, until 5:00 P.M on Tuesday, February 28, 1989. Said bids are to be opened and read at the Regular Meeting on said date, for sale of: A 1978 Type III Modular Ambulance. Unit will be sold as is condition. Unit has Emergency Lights and a PA 100 Siren.

For further information contact Posen Fire Department, Chief John Krizik at (312) 389-5286. The Village of Posen reserves the right to reject any or ALL BIDS.


FOR SALE: TWO USED AMBULANCES

1—1983 Wheelcoach Type III, 460 C.I.D. Engine; Ford Chassis; AM-FM Stereo; Set up for B.L.S. —6000 miles on new transmission. Light bar and siren. $12,000.00. 2—1981 Starline Type II, 460 C.I.D. Engine; Ford Chassis, FM Radio; Set up for B.L.S. — New Carburetor. Light bar and siren. $10,000.00

For more information contact: Paul Marlo/Herrin Ambulance Service, 201 South Park Avenue, Herrin, Illinois 62948, 1-618-942-7951.

February 1989 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 21


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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL/
LABOR RELATIONS

The City of Aurora, (a rapidly growing City of 87,000), has an immediate opening for an individual to implement, administer and perform a wide variety of responsible human resource functions. The successful candidate will possess a degree in personnel administration or a closely related field and a minimum of three to five years of experience in personnel; extensive knowledge of current public personnel policies and labor law; excellent oral and written communication skills. Salary range $31,221 thru $34,757. Excellent package of fringe benefits. City residency required within one year of employment.

Please submit resume to: Personnel Department, City of Aurora, 44 East Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females Encouraged to Apply.


SEWER AND WATER SUPERINTENDENT

The City of Elgin, Illinois (population 69,000), located 37 miles northwest of Chicago, operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Duties involve supervision of crews of workers engaged in sewer lateral maintenance, catch basin and manhole repair, construction and maintenance of water mains and services, storm sewer catch basins, sewer manholes, snow plowing, salting and removal operation, keeps records and assists with the preparation of annual budget. The selected individual will have four years of college with three years of supervisory experience in sewer and/or water maintenance, including two years of responsible supervisory experience, or two years of college with five years of supervisory experience, including three years of responsible supervisory experience. City of Elgin residency required within one year of appointment. Annual salary range is $33,984 to $40,236. The City also offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes fully paid major medical insurance (including coverage for dependents), life insurance, excellent pension program, eleven paid holidays per year and generous sick and vacation time. A deferred compensation program is available.

Send your resume to: Human Resources Department, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois 60120 by March 31, 1989. An Equal Opportunity Employer.


RISK MANAGER
VILLAGE OF OAK PARK

The Village of Oak Park seeks qualified applicants for the position of Risk Manager. Position is responsible for the development and administration of the Village's risk management and employee safety programs including safety training and accident prevention/control. Requires knowledge of loss prevention activities and employee safety programs. Excellent interpersonal/communications skills essential. Administrative position, located in the Village Manager's Office. Requires degree in public/business administration, risk management or related field with advanced degree preferred. Salary range $29,460-$38,769 with excellent fringe benefit package.

Resumes to Village Manager, 1 Village Hall Plaza, Oak Park, Illinois, 60302 by February 24,1989. EEO/M/F.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

City in Southern Illinois now accepting applications from persons interested in working in field of Economic Development. All applicants must possess grant writing skills and have knowledge of various State of Illinois economic development funding programs. Contacts in private industry and State government a plus.

Reply with credentials and salary requirements to: P.O. Box 2143, East Peoria, IL 61611.


FOR SALE
PARKING METERS

The City of DeKalb will receive sealed bids until April 25, 1989 for the sale of 620 parking meters in "as is" condition. The make and time settings are as follows:

Duncan:

Single Units

Double Units

   2 hour

180

   4 hour

60

40

   12 hour

125

115

Rockwell:

   4 hour

100


For additional information or to inspect the items for sale, contact the City of DeKalb, Public Works Department, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois: Attn.: Ronald G. Naylor, Director of Public Works or call the Department of Public Works, Roger G. Chilton, Assistant Director of Public Works for Operations and Maintenance at (815) 756-4881, Ext. 212. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities.


NOTICE OF SALE

The City of Jonesboro, Illinois is accepting bids for the sale of a 1969 International, Model 2010 Fleetstar Fire Truck in excellent condition. Equipped with a 478 cu. in. engine, Hale 750 G.P.M. pump, 750 gal. booster tank, Towers Console control panel, 10 compartment bed, 2 - 200 ft. capacity; 1 in. booster reels/electric re-wind, approx. 1200 ft. 2 1/2 in. hose, approx. 350 ft. 1 1/2 in. hose, ladders, nozzles, suctions and equipment, 16,200 Speedmeter miles, 770 Hourmeter hours. Unit is currently in service & will be available about May 1, 1989. Inquiries should be made to Jonesboro City Hall (618-833-2712) for inspection of this unit.

Sealed bids must be received prior to 7:30 P.M., April 17, 1989 at Jonesboro City Hall, P.O. Box 330,100 Public Square, Jonesboro, Illinois 62952, at which time they will be opened and read. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids must be marked "FIRETRUCK BID".


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The City of Pekin, a central Illinois community, is seeking an Assistant Director of Marketing and Economic Development. This individual will report to the Director of Marketing and Economic Development. A Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of 4 years experience should include economic and/or community development responsibilities, under minimal supervision. In addition, the applicant should have experience with marketing techniques. The assistant director will help coordinate the overall marketing and economic development activities of the office. He/she will have specific responsibilities for the administration of Pekin's Community Development Block Grant, Enterprise Zone, and Economic Development Financial Assistance Program This position is available immediately. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Send letter of application and resume to: Susan Paddock, Director, Office of Marketing and Economic Development, City of Pekin, 132 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554. Application deadline is February 28, 1989. The City of Pekin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


FOR SALE

MAI Basic-4 610 Computer System and its associated controllers, including two (2) 8-Way Controllers and two (2) Printer Controllers; three (3) 75-MEG Drives; three (3) 128 K Memory Boards; twelve (12) disk packs; and five (5) Basic-4 terminals. Will accept offers on whole system or on parts.

Send offer to: Sheryl Ligon, Village of Glen Ellyn, 535 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. IL 60137.

Page 22 / Illinois Municipal Review / February 1989


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FOR SALE

The Village of Franklin Park is accepting proposals on two (2) 1985 Xerox copier machines, model #1045. Serial #'s are: C40-124568 and C40-123204.

Proposals will be accepted at the Comptroller's Office, Village of Franklin Park, 9545 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131 until Tuesday, February 28, 1989.


FOR SALE

The Village of Franklin Park is accepting proposals for one 1977 Chevrolet pickup, VIN #CCL147J171006.

Proposals will be accepted at the Comptroller's Office, Village of Franklin Park, 9545 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131 until Tuesday, February 28, 1989.


FOR SALE

The Village of Franklin Park is accepting proposals for 285 single-head parking meters, 85 double-head parking meters, and several boxes of parts.

Proposals will be accepted at the Comptroller's Office, Village of Franklin Park, 9545 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131 until Tuesday, February 28, 1989.


FOR SALE

Sewer plant and sewer plant site for sale by Village of Shannon. Ideal for future location of cheese processing plant, slaughter plant or other industrial plant requiring pretreatment of sewer effluent. Village owns easement rights from commercial and industrial zoned area of town to sewer plant site. Plant is in A-1 operational condition. It is designed for 0.07 MGD DAF and 0.216 MGD DMF. Effluent would go to newly constructed municipal sewer plant. Village Board is willing to negotiate favorably with any industry requiring pretreatment and willing to move to Shannon.

For details, contact Mayor John McPherson, P.O. Box #1, Shannon, Illinois 61078, phone 815-864-2735.


ASSISTANT TO VILLAGE MANAGER/
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL

Skokie, Illinois (pop. 60,237) North Shore suburb of Chicago. Responsible for the administration of personnel programs; classification and salary administration; recruitment, employee benefit programs, labor relations including contract administration and negotiations, coordination of insurance programs, safety, and assists Village Manager in special projects. 460 full time employees. Requires completion of college level course work in Public or Personnel Administration or related field with MA preferred and three to five years of experience in public management. Salary range $37,830 - $49,491.

Send resume with current salary and work-related references by February 21, 1989, to: Village Manager, Village of Skokie, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077. EOE.


VILLAGE ATTORNEY
Lombard, Illinois, Polulation 38,100

Progressive Community in the Chicago area seeking a Village Attorney with responsibility for a wide variety of complex professional duties which include providing services for all departments and governmental bodies of the Village. Applicants must be admitted to the Illinois State Bar and possess the right to practice in all courts of the State of Illinois. Five (5) years progressively responsible professional legal experience desired preferably including municipal government practice. Salary $41,819 - $56,456 depending upon qualifications and experience.

Send resume to Village Manager, 255 E. Wilson, Lombard, Illinois 60148 by March 31, 1989. EOE/M/F.


DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
VILLAGE OF ROSELLE (20,000)

Responsibilities include finance administration, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, investment, utility billing and collection, treasury, data processing and risk management. Budget is approximately $13 million. This position requires a degree in finance, accounting, public or business administration or a closely related field and thorough experience in accounting and finance work including experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Salary range $36,895- $47,177.

Send resume to Glenn F. Spachman, Village Administrator, Village of Roselle, 31 S. Prospect Street, Roselle, IL 60172. EOE.


CHIEF OF POLICE
ELBURN, ILLINOIS

The Village of Elburn, Kane County, Illinois, a small community situated in the high growth Fox Valley Corridor seeks a progressive individual with strong leadership skills for the position of "Working" Chief of Police. The Chief will be responsible for overseeing eight sworn officers operating under the Kane County 911 dispatch system. The Chief reports directly to the Village President, Board of Trustees and Village Administrator. Eligible applicant should have 8 to 10 years police experience, 4 to 5 years supervisor/command experience, current minimum rank of Sergeant, and certifiable under the Illinois Police Training Board. An AA or BA in Criminal Justice is preferred. Village residency is required within 9 months of appointment. Position includes a complete benefit package with a salary range in the mid-twenties.

Qualified applicants should send resume and references to: Village of Elburn, 100 S. Main, P.O. Box AF, Elburn, Illinois 60119. Attn.: President John Hicks. All applications must be received by March 15, 1989. Elburn is an equal opportunity employer.


ASSISTANT TO THE FINANCE DIRECTOR

Streamwood, IL, $27,382 to $41,240. Requires bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in governmental finance or accounting. At least one year supervisory experience preferred. Fund accounting and risk management knowledge desirable. Requires experience with personal and mainframe computers. Deadline for resume is Friday, February 17, 1989.

Send resume to: Village of Streamwood, Mr. David Richardson, Finance Director, 401 E. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107, (312) 837-0200.


SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
VILLAGE OF FORRESTON, ILLINOIS

This is a professional administrative and hands on supervisory position for the Village of Forreston, Illinois, population 1,500. The Superintendent of Public Works directs the daily operation of the Village's Water-Sewer Department and Street Department. He/she will also assist the budget officer in preparation of annual budgets for both departments. This position is appointed by the reports directly to the Village President and Board of Trustees. The applicant should have a working knowledge of Water Supply and Wastewater operations and should be capable of acquiring the required IEPA certifications. Previous administrative experience in Municipal Government environment desired. Applicant should possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Send resume and salary history in confidence to Village Clerk, Village of Forreston, P.O. Box 206, Forreston, IL 61030, no later than March 1, 1989.

February 1989 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 23


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JOB OPENING
PLAN EXAMINER/INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS

City of Aurora has current opening for a Plan Examiner in extremely active Inspection/Permits Department. Aurora is a high-growth municipality. The position involves review and evaluation of plans and specifications for compliance with Building and Fire Codes. Position is appointed and supervisory in nature with duties including but not limited to: Reviewing and evaluating plans for code compliance; Consulting and providing recommendations to contractors, engineers and architects regarding plans and specifications; Making code interpretations and determinations where questions exist between inspectors, contractors and others; Assisting public in securing necessary permits and issuing permits; Acting as liaison with inspectors in verifying code compliance; Advising Permanent Building Code Committee on recommended Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Code changes and periodic review of construction codes; and Performing other duties as required or assigned. Requirements include a well-rounded background in architecture, civil engineering, plan examination or closely related field; three years progressively responsible experience in preparing and/or reviewing construction plans and specifications. Successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of building and related codes and ordinances; skill in analyzing building plans and specifications; and ability to establish excellent working relationships with architects, contractors, engineers, inspectors and the general public. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent package of fringe benefits. City residency required after one year of employment.

Please submit resume as soon as possible to: Director of Personnel/Labor Relations, City of Aurora, 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507, (312) 844-3626. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Handicapped/Females encouraged to apply.


FOR SALE

The Village of Franklin Park, Illinois is accepting bids on a Peter Pirsch 1966-41-C Cab Forward Pumper — 5 Man Cab — 1250 GPM Hale Single Stage Pump QSD-125-5" Suction — Waukesha Gas Engine F817-G — 50 gallon fuel tank —Dual 12 Volt Ignition — 5 Speed Synchromesh — 500 gallon booster tank — 2-booster reels — Built-in 30 gallon rockwood foam system — ground ladders.

Bids will be accepted at the Comptroller's Office only, Village of Franklin Park, 9545 W. Belmont Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131. Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, February 28, 1989.


CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Warrenville, Illinois a rapid growth community located in suburban Chicago (population 11,000). New position. Reports to Mayor and eight member City Council. Administer and supervise all departments of City. Responsible for $4.5 million budget and 70 full and part time employees. Requires degree in public/municipal administration or similar discipline and five years experience in municipal government. Salary commensurate with experience.

Send resume by March 1 to: Mayor Vivian M. Lund, P.O. Box 430, Warrenville, IL 60555.


FOR SALE

The City of Ottawa is accepting proposals for a Burroughs L9000 posting machine used for payroll and water billings.

Proposals will be accepted at the City Clerk's office. City of Ottawa, 301 W. Madison Street, Ottawa, Illinois, until Tuesday, February 28, 1989.


FOR SALE

One (1) 1964 Chevrolet Pumper with the following equipment: 750 GPM Hale Pump; 750 gallon Booster tank (stainless steel); 1000 feet of 2 1/2" rubber hose; 2 electric Booster reels with 150 feet of hose on each reel; 2-10 feet sections of hard suction hose; 10 foot aluminum ladder; 12 foot aluminum roof ladder; 24 foot aluminum extension ladder. All warning lights remain on the truck. Tires are in good condition.

Contact: City of Sparta, Sparta Fire Department, Bruce Dahlem, 1-618-443-4898. Bids are to be clearly marked and mailed to 132 W. Broadway, Sparta. Illinois 62286. Bids are to be received by 10:00 A.M., April 10, 1989.


FOR SALE

The Village of Stone Park has for sale the following items: a 1974 3/4 ton fire department ambulance, a hose dryer and (60) 175 watt, (75) 400 watt light fixtures. These items can be inspected at 1629 N. Mannheim Rd., Stone Park, IL between the hours of 9 A.M.-5 P.M.

If interested call Harry Jack at 312-345-5550.


DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Village of Mundelein a community of 20,000 located 35 miles northwest of Chicago is seeking an experienced Director of Public Works to manage the operation of its full service Public Works Department including 2 Sewage Treatment Plants, 8 Wells, and approximately 30 employees in the Street, Water, Sewer, Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Buildings and Grounds Departments. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 10 years public works experience with a minimum of 5 years in supervisory capacity. Consideration will be given to those candidates who can demonstrate both strong technical knowledge and excellent administrative skills. The Village offers an excellent fringe benefit package and salary depending on experience, in the $40's.

Please send resume by April 15, 1989 to: Village Administrator, 440 E. Hawley Street, Mundelein, Illinois 60060. Equal Opportunity Employer.


VILLAGE OF MUNDELEIN
CIVIL ENGINEER

Responsibilities include: review of subdivision plans; inspection of public and private improvements, relative to: sanitary, storm and watermains, road and parking lot pavements, and grading and excavation, and preparation of plans and specifications for municipal projects. Requires B.S. in Civil Engineering with two years of experience in a municipal setting. Salary $26,000-30,000 depending on qualifications. Excellent fringe benefit package.

Please send resume by April 15, 1989 to: Village Administrator, 440 E. Hawley Street, Mundelein, Illinois 60060. Equal Opportunity Employer.


CITY MANAGER

Paris, Ill. (10,000), County Seat, seeks a new City Manager. Located in East-Central Illinois, the economic base is agriculture-light industry. C.M. reports to a five-member City Council and is responsible for $4.5 million annual budget, approximately 50 city employees, city water-sanitary utilities; extensive park system; city public library. Police and Fire Departments have separate merit system. Require degree in public administration or equivalent. Experience in municipal budgeting, state and federal grant writing desirable. Based on qualification, salary range $30,000 - $35,000 plus fringes.

Send resume and salary history to: Administrative Search Committee, c/o Mayor, 123 South Central Avenue, Paris, Illinois 61944. Please apply at once.

Page 24 / Illinois Municipal Review / February 1989


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