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THORNTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

For Sale, Fire Department 1 Ton Rescue Vehicle. 1980 Chevrolet 30 series 4 wheel drive, dual rear wheels, custom deluxe 2 door chassis. Automatic transmission, 350 C. I. engine, power steering and micro brake. Extended front bumper with 8000 lb. winch built in. Twin sonic light bar, air horns, dual spot lights, Federal PA 200 siren. Pre-connect 5000 watt Onan gas generator with four 500 watt extendable quartz lamps, and four 115 volt 20 amp twist lock recepticles. Enclosed aluminum body with adjustable shelving and aluminum running boards. Dual fuel tanks, wheel chocks, and Reese trailer hitch. Actual mileage under 4600 miles. Vehicle in excellent condition, ready to respond. Asking price $25,000.00.

For more information call Village Clerk at area code 708-877-4456, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DIRECTOR OF ENHANCED 9-1-1 SERVICES

The QuadCom Regional Emergency Communications Network is seeking a Director to manage its enhanced 9-1-1 PSAP Center. QuadCom is responsible for Police and Fire dispatching for five police agencies and three fire agencies, located approximately 35 miles west of Chicago. The director is responsible for managing the operations of the system, as well as its 12 full time and 2 part time employees. The position requires ability to perform administrative, managerial/supervisory and system management/maintenance duties, as well as a working knowledge of the Enhanced 9-1-1 operations, computer aided dispatch system and practical experience of dispatching. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Management of related field, or equivalent experience in the Public Safety environment. General knowledge of bookkeeping, expertise in training, record operations, computers and administration is desirable. The salary range is $42,000 to $52,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Submit resumes by July 31st. 1992 to: Chief I. J. Pena, Chairman, QuadCom Executive Committee, 120 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, Illinois 60118.

FOR SALE

1951 Chevrolet fire truck, 500 GPM pump, 300 gal. booster tank, 2 speed axle, 6 cyl. Unit can be seen at Village of Wilsonville garage. Sealed bids on unit will be accepted up to July 3rd, 1992. Bids to be opened July 6th, 1992, 7p.m., minimum bid $1750.00.

For more information contact Chief Bob Grant, 1-217-835-2023, or Village President James Mussatto, 1-217-835-4724.

DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

County of McHenry, IL (pop. 183,400), located in the northern part of Illinois, is seeking to fill the position of Director, Department of Resource Management. This newly created department and position is a direct result of the recent decision to merge the Planning Department and Building and Zoning Department. Position reports to the McHenry County Planning and Development Committee, and is under the direction of the County Administrator, and will oversee a staff of 32 with an annual budget of approximately $1,000,000. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of expertise in the areas of personnel; budget; policy analysis/implementation; and working knowledge regarding issues such as building and zoning, planning, land use, regulations, etc. The position requires a degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, urban geography, architectural design, urban studies or related field(s) masters preferred. Applicant must have five to seven years experience as head of a medium to large department, additional experience may be considered to replace some educational requirements; have excellent communication skills (oral and written); the ability to interface effectively with elected and appointed County officials, the public and staff; and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 plus excellent employee benefits.

Send cover letter, resume and salary history to: McHenry County Board Offices, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Room B120, Woodstock, IL 60098. Attn; Donna Schaefer, Chairman, by Monday, June 15, 1992.

FOR SALE

The Village of Shannon is accepting bids for the sale of a five foot PTO Woods Cadet 60 rear mounted mower. The mower may be viewed at the old Shannon sewer plant, 310 North Stanton Street. Bids will be accepted until 7:30 P.M., July 7,1992 at which time they will be opened and read aloud at the Shannon Village Hall, 17 East Market Street, Shannon Village Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids should be placed in a sealed envelope marked "Mower Bid" and mailed to John McPherson, P.O. Box 1, Shannon, Illinois 61078.

FOR SALE

The Village of Chapin is offering for sale a Rockwell Flexible Seweroder. This unit has less than 50 hrs. on it and comes with all manuals and parts list.

For information call Don Rigor at O—217-472-3111, H-217-472-6871.

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CIVIL ENGINEER

The Village of Carol Stream is seeking a degreed Civil Engineer for our fast pared Engineering Services Department. Knowledge of engineering principles and standards as applied to municipal engineering is required. The qualified candidate will be able to achieve an Engineer in Training within one year of employment. Experience involving the design and construction of roadways, utilities and other public improvement projects is preferable. Surveying, drafting, as well as a knowledge of traffic warrants and P.C. experience is a plus. Communication skills are essential for contacts with the public, developers and Village Staff. The minimum starting salary is $33,513 with an excellent benefits package.

Send resume with salary history to: The Village of Carol Stream, Personnel Services Department, 500 N. Gary, Carol Stream, IL 60188.

PLANNER

Village of Gurnee, Illinois (population 15,500), a full-service community located 40 miles north of Chicago, has created a new position of Planner. Responsibilities include: review of subdivision plats, PU plats, and landscape plans; assist in administration and enforcement of zoning ordinance; staff liaison to Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals; work with annexation and development agreements. Position requires Bachelor's Degree in planning, public administration, landscape architecture or closely related field. MA and/or work toward advance degree desirable. Two-years planning and zoning experience with progressively responsible duties, preferably in a municipal setting desired. Hands-on, strong public contact position. Excellent written and oral communication skills a must. Salary range: $28,950 to $42,775 plus excellent fringe benefit package. Starting salary DOQ. Gurnee is a balanced, dynamic and growing community which is also home to a large shopping mall complex and the midwest's largest amusement park attraction.

Submit a letter of interest and resume by June 30,1992 to: Jon Wildenberg, Assistant Administrator, 325 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL 60031. Phone: (708) 623-7658 Fax: (708) 623-9475. EOE.

FOR SALE

1967 Ford F350 Rescue Truck, 4500W generator, Astoria fiber box, 2 winches (1 front, 1 rear), gen poles for winches, cascade system, 5 flood lights, air reel, electric reel, air horns, new tires. Unit can he seen at Canton, Illinois Public Safety Building, 101 E. Spruce Street. Sealed bids on unit will be accepted until 5:00 P.M., July 14,1992. Bids to be opened July 14, 1992 at City Hall.

For more information, contact Chief Robert DeRenzy, Canton, Illinois 62520. Telephone 309-647-0040.

FIRE CHIEF

The County of Los Alamos, New Mexico (population 19,000), is recruiting a new Fire Chief. Reporting to the County Administrator, the Fire Chief will be responsible for a staff of 123, five stations, and an operating budget of $6 million. The new Chief should be a strong leader and manager with good interpersonal skills and a progressive attitude. The Fire Chief must also be sensitive to a multi-cultural environment and have broad experience overseeing a complex multi-faceted fire department. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in fire science or a related field; Master's desirable. Salary: $53,000-$71,300.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume, including current salary and names and phone numbers of five work-related references, to David K. Donaldson, Vice President, Ralph Andersen & Associates, 1446 Ethan Way, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95825. Final filing deadline: July 17, 1992

BUILDING COMMISSIONER

The Village of Orland Hills, Illinois (population 5,700), seeks a Building Commissioner. This department head position is responsible for supervising municipal code enforcement relating to planning, building and zoning, and includes issuance of building permits, plan reviews, code enforcement, field inspections and contractor licensing. This position deals with the public on a daily basis to interpret technical codes and provide guidance regarding various village and state regulatory codes. Qualifications include a minimum of three years experience in the building and planning field, thorough knowledge of approved methods and materials used in building construction and background in the areas of zoning planning, code enforcement, engineering and/or architecture knowledge of BOCA, National Electric Codes. State Plumbing Codes, State Handicapped Codes, Cook County Health Codes, and CABO Codes. EOE, Salary range is $34,000 to $37,000, DOQ.

Send resume to Village Administrator, Village of Orland Hills, 18801 South 94th Avenue, Orland Hills, Illinois 60477 as soon as possible.

RISK MANAGER

The Village of Oak Park is seeking applicants for the position of Risk Manager within the Finance Department. Plans, directs and coordinates risk and insurance programs of the Village to control risks and losses; coordinates and conducts employee safety program. Prepares operational and risk reports for management analysis; prepares and interprets injury accident/workers' compensation reports. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public/Business Administration; experience in governmental risk management. Salary range: $32,347-$42,155.

Resumes may be submitted to: Village of Oak Park, Human Resources Department, Christine Harvey, 1 Village Hall Plaza, Oak Park, IL 60302.

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

The Village of Channahon (population, 5,000) is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Superintendent. This is a supervisory position to manage maintenance and construction of municipal sanitary sewer, water, street and public property functions. Position requires a person with sound administrative and leadership skills, planning and organizational ability, and a solid public service orientation. The candidate for this position should possess a valid Class B Illinois motor vehicle operator's license, a Class C water operator license and a IEPA certified Class 4. Salary Range $28,000-$36,000.

Qualified applicants should submit resume, salary history and at least three (3) professional references by July 15, 1992, to Marian T. Cihson, Village Administrator, 24441 W. Eames Street, Channahon, IL 60410. EOE.

VILLAGE FORESTER

The Village of Palatine is seeking applications for the position of Village Forester. This is a Division Head in the Department of Public Works responsible for the overall urban forestry and landscaping program of the Village. Requires college degree in forestry or closely-related field and experience at the professional level, including administrative responsibility. Extensive landscaping knowledge is necessary. Salary range is $30,391 to 42,391 negotiable DOQ. Must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois Pesticide Applicator license within six months after hire.

Please send resume to A. S. Radetski, Director of Public Works, Village of Palatine, 148 W. Illinois, Palatine, IL 60067 by July 24, 1992. The Village is an equal opportunity employer.

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