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FOR SALE
The City of St. Charles has for -sale a 1989 Farmhand Model 6650 Tub Grinder with a 1989 Cummins Model 6CT8. Diesel Engine. The 8 foot tub grinder (for commercial application) features a 2 3/4 x 3 rectangular bar screen, 1 1/2" round hole screen, bark chute, elevator deflector and trailer kit. Minimum bid: $4, 000.00

Please submit bids to: City of St. Charles, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174, Attn: Ross Wiegert (630) 377- 4449. To inquire about or view the unit, contact Greg Rejnert (630) 377- 4420.

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SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
The Town of Cicero, a community of 70, 000, located in West Suburban Cook County, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent of Police. Applicants must have a minimum 10 years supervisory experience and the requisite education, knowledge, skills and ability to lead a department of approximately 100 sworn personnel in a modern urban setting. Prior experience at gang interdiction is preferred. Salary D.O.E.

Send a resume with references and salary requirements to; Betty Loren-Maltese, Town President, Town of Cicero, President's Office, 4937 West 25th Street, 2nd Floor, Cicero, IL 60804. The last date for submission of resumes is the close of business on Friday, November 15, 1996. All information will be kept strictly confidential. EOE.

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WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
Looking for a different opportunity or challenge? Consider joining the Champaign Division of one of our state's largest privately owned water utilities - Northern Illinois Water Corporation! We have an immediate opening within our Production Department for a Plant Operator. Requirements include an Illinois Class A Plant Operator Certification. The NIWC Team provides an excellent compensation and benefits package including both defined benefit and 401K (with company match) retirement plans, family major medical health insurance, dental and vision coverage.

For immediate consideration with a dynamic, growing company please send your resume with salary history in confidence to: Jeffrey A. Baker, SPHR, Human Resources Manager, Northern Illinois Water Corporation, P.O. Box 9018, Champaign, IL 61826-9018. Phone: 373-3280.

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CITY PLANNER
The City of McHenry (population 19, 500), a northwest suburb of Chicago with strong growth, seeks professional planner to administer and coordinate development projects in a newly created position. Responsibilities include zoning, subdivision, annexation, and planning review activities. Receives, processes and reviews development proposals and coordinates plan reviews by departments and retained consultants. Serves as staff liaison to Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and provides support on development issues to Mayor and City Council. Reports to Director of Building and Zoning. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public or business administration, or a related field with two years experience in planning, zoning, or development issues at the municipal level, ideally in a community that has faced growth pressures. Candidates must demonstrate ability to effectively interact with residents, civic groups, and developers, and be able to work in a strong team staff environment. Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills, be able to interpret complex code and procedural requirements, be familiar with computer applications, and understand legal basis of zoning, platting and code enforcement issues. Position offers excellent benefits package and competitive salary.

Send resume by 4: 00 p.m. on November 8, 1996, to City Administrator, City of McHenry, 333 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050, addressed: "Planner Application."

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DIRECTOR OF STREETS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
The City of Macomb (population 20, 000) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Streets and Public Facilities. Macomb is located in West Central Illinois and is home to Western Illinois University (enrollment 11, 000). Position is responsible for all aspects of construction, repair and maintenance of city streets, alleys, sidewalks, storm sewer systems, drainageways, rights-of-way and other city properties. Also supervises and directs the work of nine full-time and four part- time, seasonal personnel. Department has an annual operating budget of $575, 000 and a capital improvement budget of about $300, 000 per year. City offers a competitive wage and benefit plan. Salary will range from $41, 000 to $45, 000, depending on background and qualifications. Fringe benefits include: health insurance; participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; paid sick, vacation, holiday and personal leave; and use of city vehicle. The city intends to recruit a highly motivated individual capable of implementing high quality management of the department, development of an in-house public works construction inspection capability and establishment of a broadened role over the city's public works construction crews/projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years experience in progressively responsible positions or an equivalent combination of advanced education and work experience. Advanced training/education, construction inspection experience, and/or supervisory work experience is highly desirable. Preliminary review process of all applications is scheduled to begin in early December 1996. The application process will remain open until the position is filled.

For an application package, please contact: Office of the City Administrator, City Hall, 232 E.Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455. Telephone: 309-837-0501, FAX 309-837-1523. EOE.

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FOR SALE
The City of Pontiac is accepting bids for a Dictaphone 5500, 10 channel recorder. The equipment has been maintained under a maintenance agreement with Dictaphone since its purchase in 1985 and is in exceptional working condition. It was taken out of service, August 31, 1996, with the inception of a new 911 center.

Bids must be received no later than November 30, 1996, at the Office of City Clerk, 115 W. Howard Street, Pontiac, IL 61764.

October 1996 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 33


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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Village of Glendale Heights. Immediate opening. Perform complex and technical engineering work for environmental, water, sewer, street, storm water management and other Village projects and programs ensuring technical competence and compliance w/all current codes and ordinances. Assist w/review of private project development plans, review of public improvement construction bids, update of all Village maps, review of plans for annexation and subdivision, and grant or release of public utility easements. Grad. 4-yr. college or university w/degree in civil engineering and minimum of 3 yrs. previous professional civil engineer experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be resident or willing to relocate within six months. Starting salary: $41.000.

Applications accepted until position filled: 300 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Hts. 60139. Attn: Human Resources Dept. EOE .


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FOR SALE
The City of Hickory Hills has for sale an IBM System 36, Model 5363 with 65 MB memory, 210 MB fixed disk tape and drive, PS2 Model 30 color display with keyboard, IBM 3476 Info Window with keyboard, 5262 Line Printer. Manuals are included.

For more information or to submit your offer to purchase, contact Joann Jackson, 8652 West 95th Street, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 or call 708/598-4800.


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FOR SALE
The City of Evanston has the following items for sale: 2- Ford, New Holland Model 710 Leaf Loaders (1990 purchase). Perfect for the fall season! Only 300 hours on one unit and 260 hours on the second unit. 2-Sno Go Snowblowers (1980) purchase). Perfect for the winter season! Merely 27 hours on one blower and 81 hours on the other. Best reasonable offer. Subject to prior sale. All items in excellent running condition.

Please contact Zeitee Edwards - Superintendent of Streets and Sanitation, City of Evanston at 847-328-2100 ext. 2424 for further information.


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VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Village of North Aurora, population 7,600, is seeking an experienced Village Administrator. Non-Home Rule trustee form of government. An attractive, historic community, located along the Fox River, 45 miles west of Chicago Loop. Rapidly growing community with an annual budget over $3 million and 34 full time employees. Prefer MPA or equivalent with at least three years experience as Village Administrator or at least five years experience as assistant Administrator. The ideal candidate would have previous experience in like situation. Salary and benefits will be based on the experience.

To apply, send resume, salary history and expectations, along with three work-related references to Mike Mudry, Village President, 25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL 60542. All resumes must be received by November 30, 1996.


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FOR SALE
The City of Hickory Hills Police Department has the following items for sale: 7 Motorola MX 340 Radios currently programmed at 470.5875 freq.; 5 Motorola MX 330 Radios currently programmed at 470.5875 freq.; 4 Motorola Public Safety Microphones with 30 inch cord; 12 Motorola 75 Nickel Cadmium Batteries; 1 Motorola Single Unit Battery Charger for 75 Nickel Cadmium Batteries; 1 Motorola Six Unit Battery Charger for 75 Nickel Cadmium Batteries; 7 Leather carrying cases for Motorola MX Radios; 1 Plastic carrying case for Motorola MX Radios. Best offer.

Contact Lt. Al Vodicka, Hickory Hills Police Dept. (708) 598-4900


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POLICE CHIEF
Hoffman Estates (population 49,000), a rapidly developing community located in the Golden Corridor of the Chicago Metropolitan area, is seeking a proven leader for its 136 member Police Department with 92 sworn officers and a $7 million budget. Qualified candidate will have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in a command capacity with emphasis on management and supervision. Secondary education a plus. Experience in problem oriented policing and strong organizational, management, interpersonal, financial, and public relations skills are required. Other qualifications include team orientation, employee empowerment, customer service focus, strong problem solving skills and ability to work in a progressive labor environment. Candidate is appointed by the Village Manager with the consent of the Village Board. Competitive salary package includes a salary range of $70,000 to $81,000 and excellent benefits with starting salary depending on qualifications and experience. Residency is required.

To apply, send letter of application, resume, five professional references and salary requirements to: Chris Guckenberger, Human Resources Management Department Director, Village of Hoffman Estates, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195. EOE. m/f/v/d/h.


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FOR SALE
The Village of West Dundee has for sale a 1967 Ford/Howe Fire Engine. This engine is equipped with a 1000 GPM midship pump and a 500 gallon water tank, with a 534 C.U. inch gasoline motor with 5 speed transmission. Minimum Bid $2,500.00.

Please submit all bids to the Village of West Dundee Fire Department, 555 South Eighth Street, West Dundee, Illinois 60118 by Friday, November 15th, 1996. For further information contact Assistant Chief Frank Buhrmann at 847-551-3805.


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FOR SALE
The Village of Tampico has for sale the following equipment: 1978 International diesel dump truck with snow plow, John Deere snow blower, 5 ft., fits front end of John Deere 850 tractor or three-point rear hitch, and "Sweepster" manufactured by Jenkins Eqpt. Co., street sweeper/broom attachment for power take-off. Bidders may bid on any single item or all three items. If bidding on all three items, each item shall be bid separately, not as a unit. Equipment will be sold in "As Is" condition with no warranty. Equipment may be inspected by calling 815-438-2505.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 3 PM, October 21, and submitted to Village of Tampico, P.O. Box 219, Tampico, IL 61283-0219, Attn: Village Clerk. The Tampico Village Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Page 34 / Illinois Municipal Review / October 1996


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HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR
The Village of Palatine (50,000 population), a TQM organization located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, is recruiting a professional Human Resources Administrator to lead a newly created HR team within the Village Administrative Department. This critical management team position will be responsible for the implementation of a centralized HR team to provide support to 370 full/part time municipal employee customers. Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum five years experience in a managerial capacity. Graduate degree and public sector experience helpful. Responsibilities include management of employee relations, recruitment, training, safety, benefits, compensation and classification. Will also provide support to collective bargaining process, risk management and loss control program. Excellent candidate will have a broad understanding of labor law and other complexities impacting the workforce. Hiring range $45,000 to $50,000. Excellent benefits package.

Letter and resume by November 1, 1996 to Michael Cassady, Assistant Village Manager, Village of Palatine, 200 E. Wood St., IL 60067.


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FINANCE DIRECTOR
The City of Muskego, WI population 19,500, seeks a finance director. Salary Range $45-$55K. Rapidly growing community in the Milwaukee metro area has created the new position, responsible for all finance and budget ($11.2 million) activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in municipal accounting and budgeting and enjoy the challenge of establishing a new position. Requires degree in accounting, business administration or a related field, with a CPA preferred.

If interested, send a resume, with current salary, and names and phone numbers of five professional references to Mike Casey, David M. Griffith & Associates, 630 Dundee Road, Ste. 200, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847/564-9270) by October 25, 1996.


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WATER DIRECTOR
The Town of Normal, a progressive central Illinois city, is accepting applications for the position of Water Director. Position is responsible for leading 24 full time treatment plant and distribution employees. The Water Director controls a $3.3 million budget, a 9.6 MGD water supply all from aquifers, and 143 miles of water mains, in a growing, high quality environment. Normal, with a Council-Manager form of government, is a growing community of 42,000. Home to Illinois State University and Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, three interstate highways converge on Normal's north side (I- 39, 1-55, 1-74). Normal is within easy driving distance of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. Qualifications: College or university degree in civil engineering or related field. Extensive and progressively responsible experience in water utility systems, including considerable administrative experience in water systems operations. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal and leadership skills. Must have or obtain Illinois Class A Water Operator license within one year of employment. Position reports to the City Manager and is an integral member of the Town's management team. Team orientation is a must. Starting salary is negotiable from $47,112-$64,000 annually. Excellent Town benefits include state pension program, ICMA RC 457 plan. Section 125 plan, and employee fitness center.

Submit a resume, copy of degrees, and salary expectations to Personnel Director, Town of Normal, 100 E. Phoenix Avenue, Normal, Illinois 61761. A Town application will be mailed, and must be completed and returned by 5:00 p.m.on Wednesday, November 27, 1996. Final candidates will participate in an examination process. EOE.


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VILLAGE TREASURER
The Village of East Dundee is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Village Treasurer. The Treasurer is responsible for all Village financial planning and accounting activities, including a variety of routine and complex clerical accounting, and financial and administrative work in administering the financial records of the Village. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields preferred, with 2 years of related experience. Qualified applicants should have working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing, considerable knowledge of investment of public funds, and working knowledge of governmental accounting principals and practices. Salary range is $30,385-$38,625 DOQ.

Interested persons should submit a resume of experience, qualifications and references by October 28th, 1996, to the Village Administrator, Village of East Dundee, 120 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, IL 60181. EOE Employer.


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CIVIL ENGINEER, DIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION
Lake County Division of Transportation. Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in professional civil engineering work in the field and offices. Positions in this class require the application of professional engineering principles and practices to moderately difficult highway or public works engineering projects. Assignments afford the opportunity for the independent planning of work details and latitude for technical determination. Supervision is received from higher level civil engineering personnel and is performed according to established department rules and regulations. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate technical employees. Acts on resident construction engineering on construction projects. Files daily program reports as a resident engineer ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, proper construction records and general project management. Manages construction grant funding from initial application through follow up with State and Federal funding agencies. Performs special engineering projects in infiltration/in-flow, studies hydraulic analysis reports, in-house design of new projects and the evaluation of certain projects to resolve problems. Knowledge required of modern principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the construction of various highway and public works projects. Good knowledge of surveying and sound construction practices. Working skill in the use of engineering field and office equipment. Ability to make difficult mathematical computations and to design moderately difficult engineering projects. Ability to take local charge of moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office and to obtain adherence to plans and specifications. Ability to take complete field surveys and to conduct pertinent tests. Ability to plan, supervise and train the work of subordinate personnel. Ability to secure the cooperation of construction contractors and others and good professional engineering judgment. Completion of a Baccalaureate degree program in Civil Engineering from a college or university of recognized standing. A Master's degree in Civil Engineering may be considered as one year of professional engineering experience. Possession of a valid Illinois Driver's License and good physical condition to allow field inspection work in all weather conditions and working on construction sites. Salary $33,665 to $52,602.

Please submit application at the Department of Human Resources/Personnel Section on the 7th floor of the Administration Building, 18 North County Street, Waukegan. For information contact (847) 360-6490.

October 1996 / Illinois Municipal Review / Page 35


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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Lake County Division of Transportation. Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in para-professional engineering assignments. This is intermediate level technical work. Employees in this class are performing generally standardized assignments following prescribed work methods and instructions and operating moderately complex equipment and devices. Supervision is received from a higher level technician or professional engineer. Some latitude is allowed in determining and solving the technical aspects of work assignments. Provides CAD services to civil engineers designing reconstruction or resurfacing of county roads. Provides hardware or software expertise to others as his knowledge allows. Using Geopak™ coordinate geometry software operating in Micro station™ creates in 2D (with associated elevations) existing plan & profile and cross section sheets from edited total station data while using IDOT predetermined level, weight and color assignments. With the assistance of the surveyor, identifies the road survey chain and creates the proposed centerline alignment chain consisting of horizontal curves and tangents through found or adjusted located points in the survey data; may perform traverse adjustment to achieve closure. Creates other plan sheets such as cover sheet, schedule of quantities, intersection details, standard and special details. Calculates quantities. An Associates degree in civil engineering technology with a course (or equivalent experience) in Micro station™ is preferred. Requires some knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering. Knowledge of mathematics including geometry, college algebra and trigonometry. Possession of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Civil Technology or equivalent. Six years in grade as an Engineering Aide and demonstrated possession of the desired knowledge, skills and abilities of the classification of Engineering Technician. Possession of valid driver's license. Good physical condition sufficient to allow field inspection work in all weather conditions and working on construction sites. Salary $25, 889 to $34, 660.

Please submit application to the Department of Human Resources/Personnel Section on the 7th floor of the Administration Building, 18 North County Street, Waukegan.


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FOR SALE
The Village of Deer Creek has for sale a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice police car. Car is fully equipped, except for the scanner and radar detector, and has four new tires. The body is in good condition. The following has been repaired or replaced in the past year: brakes, heads, cooling system, air conditioning. The village is asking $4, 000.00.

Please submit inquiries to: Village of Deer Creek, P.O. Box 38, Deer Creek, IL 61733. (309) 447-6749.


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CITY MANAGER
The City of Berkley, MI (Pop. 17, 000), an attractive, tree lined residential community, with small industrial and commercial base, located in Southeast Oakland County/Detroit Metropolitan Area. Excellent public schools and very affordable housing options. Full-service city with operating budget of approximately $13.4 million. The ideal candidate will have excellent facilitation skills, have a record of accomplishing goals set by the elected officials, and be committed to utilizing the broad range of resources in the organization and the community (including staff, citizens, and other partners). Requires degree in public or business administration, urban studies, or a related field; a graduate degree is preferred. Salary DOQ.

If interested, send resume, with current salary, and the names and phone numbers of five professional references to Mike Casey, David M. Griffith & Associates, 630 Dundee Road, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847-564-9270.


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VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
The Village of Rantoul seeks a Village Administrator. Salary range $50, 000+, depending on experience. 130 full-time and 100+ seasonal employees; village president and 6 trustees; 23M budget; located in east-central Illinois-minutes from the University of Illinois, 100 miles south of Chicago. Dynamic community that has become a nationwide model for redevelopment of a closed military base. Strongly prefer Master's degree in public/business administration or closely related field, require 5 years experience. Successful candidate will be rsponsible for day-to-day operations of village government, including: personnel, planning, budgeting, fiscal management and utility matters. The administrative officer will supervise and coordinate departmental operations and will report to the president and board of trustees. This is a new position.

Resume and references to: Administrator Search Committee, Village of Rantoul, 333 S. Tanner, Rantoul, IL 61866. Resumes must be received no later than November 1, 1996.


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FOR SALE
The City of St. Charles has for sale a 1986 Chevrolet/Horton Type I ambulance. Unit in generally good condition and is equipped with all emergency lights and siren. Was certified by the State of Illinois until taken offline in June when replaced. Mileage is 106, 388 and engine has been rebuilt. Unit has all mounts for Ferno Washington cot, but no cot is included. On board suction and oxygen system is provided but no large 02 cylinder is included. Original specifications and manuals are on file and will be provided to buyer of unit. 454 cu. inch gas engine, automatic transmission. Chassis is C30 with Custom Deluxe package and dual rear wheels. All usual items such as PS, PB, front and rear air conditioning, etc. Box is in very good condition and could even be remounted if desired on a new chassis later on. Excellent reserve unit or first line for a smaller department. Was used as an ALS ambulance. Purchaser will have to pick up at the St. Charles Fire Department. Photo available on request to interested buyer. Minimum Bid: $2, 900.00.

Please submit bids to: City of St. Charles, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174, Attn: Ross Wiegert (630) 377-4449, by November 15, 1996. To inquire about, or view the unit, contact Chief Swanson (630) 377-4476.


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FOR SALE
The City of St. Charles has for sale a 1978 FMC/Hendrickson Class A Pumper. It includes a 350 HP, 8V- 71 Detroit diesel; Allison HT740 automatic transmission; custom cab; 1500 GPM two stage pump; 750 gallon water tank; Santa Rosa 1, 000 GPM mounted deluge set with nozzle; single reel line with 1" hose and nozzle, it passed the most recent service test-general condition good. Equipment included: 400' 1 1/2" hose with 2 combination nozzles; 1, 200 feet total 2 1/2" & 3" hose with 2-2 1/2" nozzles; 3 extinguishers; 35' extension ladder; 14' roof ladder; attic ladder; 3 pike poles and 2 axes; hose bed cover; 2 streamlights; Akron keystone valves on pump; miscellaneous fittings. Ready to operate and all manuals will come with unit. Minimum bid: $15, 000.00.

Please submit bids to: City of St. Charles, 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174, Attn: Ross Wiegert (630) 377-4449, by November 15, 1996. To inquire about or view the unit, contact Chief Swanson at (630) 377-4476.

Page 36 / Illinois Municipal Review / October 1996


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