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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Village of Machesney Park, IL (Rockford Metro Area with a population of 20,033) seeks an individual to fill the position of Director of Public Works. The position directs, plans and supervises all public works functions of the highly privatized department; formulates and implements policies, methods, and procedures; and prepares and monitors the department's budget. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of the curriculum requirements for a baccalaureate degree in a related administrative field. Requires the individual to be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies such as snow removal and floods. Prefer a recent graduate of an accredited MPA program for this entry level position. Starting salary $27,000-$35,000.

Send resume to: The Village President, Village of Machesney Park, 300 Machesney Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Open until filled. EOE.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Southwest Central Dispatch, an Intergovernmental Cooperative, located in Palos Heights, Illinois, was established in 1985 to provide Police, Fire, EMS, E9-1-1 and Emergency Communications Service for 20 Agencies in Cook, Will and DuPage Counties. The Cooperative is seeking a Director of Communications. Candidates should have 5 years experience in Public Safety Communications or related fields with a BA Degree preferred. The position requires considerable knowledge of CAD and MDT Systems. Salary Range $55,000-$60,000 with excellent benefits.

To apply send a resume with three references and salary history by October 21, 1994 to Chief R. Arthurs, SWCD Search Committee, 7760 S. Quincy Street, Willowbrook, Illinois 60521.

HEALTH & BUILDING INSPECTOR

The Village of Barrington has an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual to handle health inspection services and property maintenance and nuisance issues. This part-time position requires experience with housing issues and familiarity with BOCA Property Maintenance Code. The successful candidate must be a registered Sanitarian or have the ability to achieve the same within a reasonable time. Good communication skills are necessary. Pay range: $14.49-$19.52 per hour. Flexibility in scheduling allows supplementing a FT or PT position.

Please forward cover letter and resume by September 15 to: Personnel Officer/Risk Mgr., Village of Barrington, 206 S. Hough St., Barrington, IL 60010. EOE. M/F/V/D.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

The City of Naperville (Pop. 100,372), is seeking an individual to provide highly complex administrative, technical and analytical support to the City Manager. This professional position is responsible for coordinating the annual operating budget and CIP; directing studies concerning municipal operations and policies; recommending necessary policy and operation revisions and preparing related reports; and providing assistance to a variety of committees. Computer skills including spreadsheets, data base, word processing and graphics. Knowledge of budgeting procedures and municipal government functions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration plus one to three years of experience in a related field required. Graduate degree preferred. Starting salary range mid $30s to low $40s.

Please apply by writing to the City of Naperville, Human Resources, P.O. Box 3020, Naperville, IL 60566-7020 by October 1, 1994. The City is an EOE.

An IBM System 34 and its accessories will be auctioned by the Village of Morton Grove, via sealed bid, on September 23, 1994 at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina at 10 A.M. Examples of equipment available: IBM System 34, model 5340 with 256K/128 MG hard disc memory; IBM 5211 Printer; IBM 5205 Printer; IBM Model 5251 Terminals, (5); IBM 5205 Cash Register; IBM 3863-2 Modem. Items may be bid individually or collectively.

For additional information, contact Spiro C. Hountalas, Director of Finance/Treasurer, 470-5243.

ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

The Village of Vernon Hills (population 18,000), located approximately 25 miles northwest of Chicago in Lake County, is seeking applicants with para-professional engineering experience for the review and inspection of construction projects; survey work; complaint investigation; and a variety of related field and office engineering assignments. Ideal candidate possesses the equivalent of an associates degree in civil engineering or related field and have considerable experience in construction inspection. Reports to the Deputy Village Engineer. Starting salary $34,401. Excellent fringe benefits.

Application forms must be obtained from the Village Manager's Office, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60081, 708-367-3724. Position open until filled. EOE.

CHIEF OF POLICE

The Village of Schaumburg is seeking a new Chief of Police to direct a full service CALEA accredited Police department with 137 sworn personnel, 103 civilian personnel, and an annual budget of $12.8 million. The current chief is retiring after 25 years of service. Schaumburg is a Council/Manager form of government with the Chief of Police appointed by the Village Manager with consent of the Village Board. Schaumburg is a thriving community of approximately 70,000 people located 8 miles west of O'Hare International Airport and approximately 40 miles northwest of the city of Chicago. The community is the base of the second largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity in the state of Illinois. Challenges facing the new Chief of Police include: maintaining a set of standards that have gained departmental recognition as one of the State's leading law enforcement organizations; expanding upon a team approach toward internal department management and continuous improvement; allocating resources within financial constraints to achieve an accountable balance of village ordinance enforcement, community policing, and regional inter-law-enforcement agency involvement; expanding on drug and gang prevention/enforcement efforts; and maintaining effective communications and relationships with other village administrators and the Village Board. The position requires a minimum of 7 years of police supervisory experience. A Bachelor's Degree in Police Science, Public Administration or a related field is required. Master's Degree is preferred. The successful applicant will have demonstrated exceptional management and leadership skills, effective community, public and employee relation skills, and a thorough knowledge of contemporary law enforcement approaches and operations. The salary range is $55,000 to $79,000 plus excellent benefits. Upon selection of the final candidate, residency in the Village of Schaumburg may be required as a condition of employment.

To apply, send letter of application and resume by October 14, 1994 to: Village of Schaumburg, Attn. Village Manager, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, 60193-1899.

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DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Village of Libertyville, IL (20,000). Salary Range: $50,392-$67,524. Hiring Range: $50,392-$52,912. Excellent Benefits. Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management/ Public Administration or related field. Master's Degree and Certification as Leisure Professional (CLP) desirable. A minimum of 6-7 years in parks and recreation administration which should include supervisory experience. Specific experience in grant writing and capital improvement planning desired. Successful experience in management with demonstrated abilities in public personnel management, planning development and ability to exercise initiative and professional judgment in the performance of duties. Oversees 17 parks (500 plus acres) and coordinates 2,000 recreational programs. The department has an annual budget of over $1.8 million. There are 14 full-time employees supplemented by 250 part-time/seasonal staff. The department has two swimming pool complexes and a nine-hole golf course. The position also serves as the staff liaison to a Village commission and committee as well as to a special recreation district.

Resume, cover letter, and salary history to Village of Libertyville. Attention: Village Administrator, 118 W. Cook Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048. EOE.

TRAFFIC ENGINEER

The Village of Mount Prospect has an immediate opening for the newly created position of Traffic Engineer. Duties include preparation of traffic studies, transportation plan review, Safety Commission representation, and design and construction engineering for street improvements. This position will be evaluated by the Village Board in three years. Candidate must have a BS degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of three years experience in municipal & traffic engineering. Illinois PE registration preferred. A valid IL drivers license is required. Pre-employment physical including a drug & alcohol screen required. Starting salary range $33K-$38K DOQ. This is your chance to join a hard working team which enjoys what they do.

Submit resume including salary history to: Jeff Wulbecker, Engineering Coordinator, Village of Mount Prospect, 100 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

The Village of Oak Park, Illinois, is seeking preliminary proposals for redevelopment of four land parcels in the near- west Chicago suburb's downtown area near Lake Street and Harlem Avenue. The request for proposals is part of a master plan for the area developed after Oak Park commissioned the Lakota Group to study its downtown. Results of the six-month study were presented in mid-May. The parcels for which Oak Park seeks development are: The southeast corner of Harlem Avenue and Ontario Street, a 1.3 acre area currently used as surface parking; 8,800 square feet on Marion Street north of Lake Street, adjacent to the southwest corner of Austin Gardens; 2.5 acres at the northeast corner of Harlem Avenue and North Boulevard, reaching north to Lake Street, made up of a village-owned parking lot and existing privately owned structures; A 40,270 square foot area in the middle of the 1100 block of Lake Street that contains three structures, one of which is vacant. Oak Park's objectives in asking for proposals, said the village's economic development manager Krista Grimm, include expansion of the local tax base and of the downtown's primary market area. The downtown area is a tax increment financing district. Grimm said Oak Park is prepared to offer incentives to developments that will substantially impact the area.

Proposals are due at Oak Park's village hall Oct. 31. The Village of Oak Park, 1 Village Hall Plaza, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, Area Code 708 383-6400.

CIVIL ENGINEER I

The Village of Lombard (Pop. 39,000) is accepting resumes for the position of Civil Engineer I in the Private Engineering Services Division of the Department of Community Development. This is an entry level position for professional work of a technical nature. The position will involve plan review and approval, site inspections and project acceptance for all privately constructed improvements. Administration of various consulting engineering and geo-technical contracts, coordination of maps and plats, preparation of technical reports, responding to citizens complaints and representing the Village in conferences and public meetings are additional responsibilities of this position. The position reports to the Private Development Engineer. The salary range is $33,073 to $44,649 DOQ, plus a competitive benefits package and potential for wage increase based on merit system. To qualify, a candidate shall have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, 0 to 3 years experience with an interest in municipal engineering, ability to perform plan review and prepare technical reports, knowledgeable in the use of desktop computers. Must have or be able to obtain an Illinois Driver's License.

Submit resume (by September 15th, 1994) to: Village of Lombard, Personnel Department, 255 E. Wilson Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148. The Village of Lombard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POLICE CHIEF

Village of Homer, IL, population 1260, seeks Chief of Police. Law enforcement experience necessary. Salary negotiable with experience.

Send resume and cover letter to: John M. Stayton, 101 N. Main, Homer, IL 61849. Deadline: October 3, 1994.

WASTEWATER FACILITIES MANAGER

The Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois is seeking a Facilities Manager for the Glenbard Wastewater Authority which serves multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will be responsible for a 2-stage, pure oxygen, 16 MGD (47.0 peak) wastewater treatment system, including an electrical generation facility, ultra-violet disinfection, and 32 full time positions. Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences, Public or Business Administration, Engineering or related field is desired. Minimum of five (5) years experience in wastewater operations, including three (3) years supervisory experience. Possession of, or ability to, obtain an Illinois Class I Wastewater License is required. Track record of innovation and problem-solving in a team environment will be a plus. Excellent oral and written skills a must. Current salary range is $40,000-$56,000.

Submit resume by October 28, 1994 to Personnel, Village of Glen Ellyn, 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. EOE, M/F/D.

FOR SALE

The Carpentersville, IL Fire Department is accepting sealed bids for the sale of 1 American LaFrance 1967 Ford Model C950 tilt cab engine with: Twin Flow 750 GPM dual stage pump; 5 speed manual transmission (passed service test 1993) 1000 gallon tank; 100 gallon pre-piped foam tank; dual cross lays. Rebuilt, Overhauled and Painted in 1987. Items to be included with engine: Portable Pump, Portable Tank, Deluge Gun, w/Stack Tips, Hard Suction Hoses, Float and Barrel Strainers. For more information, a list of tools or when to see the engine contact: Lieutenant Tony Tortorea or Chief Ron Creek at 708-426-2131 days. Sealed bids will be accepted until noon September 19, 1994, no minimum bid.

Bids may be mailed to: Carpentersville Fire Department, 1200 Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110, marked engine bid. We reserve the right to refuse any and all bids.

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