ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Petersburg will be accepting bids for WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE for city employees to commence August 26, 1993.

Interested parties may contact City Hall for information. Bids must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on July 19, 1993, to Mayor Earl Pillsbury, 101 East Sheridan Street, Petersburg, IL 62675. Tel: (217) 632-2156. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

CHIEF OF POLICE

The Village of Lyons (population 9,928) is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police. The Lyons Police Department has 21 full-time officers and 5 civilian personnel and an annual operating budget of $1,230,000. Candidates should possess a solid combination of education and experience; strong leadership, management interpersonal and leadership skills; orientation and commitment to service delivery; and ability to enhance public understanding and support of police services. Candidates may be subject to psychological, polygraph and medical examination, drug testing, and extensive background investigation. Residency required 180 days following appointment. Appointment made by the Village Board. Salary range $45,000-$52,000 plus fringe benefits. Applications will be accepted through August 1, 1993.

Send resume, cover letter and five references to: Kevin J. Close, Village Manager, 7801 West Ogden Avenue, Lyons, Illinois 60534. Mark envelope "Police Chief Application." The Village of Lyons is an equal opportunity employer.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSPECTOR

The Village of Mokena (Population 8,450), located in northeastern Will County, Illinois is accepting resumes for the position of Public Improvements Inspector. The position is within the framework of the Public Works Department and shall be responsible to the Public Works Director. The newly created position offers significant growth potential and has been designed to meet the increased development demands of a rapidly growing suburban community. A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering as well as practical experience with local, county or state government is strongly desired. Strong communication skills are also essential for the position. The salary range is $32,000 to $37,000 (D.O.Q.), accompanied by a significant fringe benefit package.

Send resume, biographical profile and salary history by July 31st to: Craig Heim, Public Works Director, 11004 Carpenter Street, Mokena, Illinois 60448 (708) 479-3900. The Village of Mokena is an equal opportunity employer.

CORPORATION COUNSELOR

The City of Alton, Illinois, population 33,000, is seeking an attorney licensed to practice law in the States of Illinois and Missouri. Candidates must possess the knowledge, skill, experience and ability to conduct all legal affairs of the City; minimum of five (5) years of experience in general practice or municipal law; furnish legal advice to city officials; draft and review ordinances and legal documents; working knowledge of Illinois Municipal Code; prepare and litigate cases; work experience preferred in real estate, zoning, contract, employment, labor negotiations and municipal law; salary negotiable to $50,000.

Send resume to Office of the Mayor, 101 East Third Street, Alton, Illinois 62002, on or before August 16, 1993. EEO M.F.D. City residency required upon appointment.

NOTICE OF SALE

The Village of Bourbonnais will accept sealed bids for the sale of an IBM Systems 36 Mainframe Computer — Model 5362 — 256K/120MB — Serial Number A04-0014493. The computer may be inspected at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center, 700 Main Street N.W., Bourbonnais, Illinois. If interested, please call Nancy Bultman at (815) 937-3570 for an appointment. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Sealed Bid for Computer" and submitted to James E. Bassett, Village Manager, Village of Bourbonnais, 700 Main Street N.W., Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914. Sealed bids will be accepted until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 1993, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. The computer is sold without warranty. The Village of Bourbonnais reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any and all technicalities.

CHIEF OF POLICE

The City of Wilmington (population 4,743), located in southwestern Will County, Illinois, is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police. The department currently has 9 sworn officers, 6 dispatchers/clerical and several part-time personnel. Salary range is $35,500 to $38,500 with annual reviews. Applicants should have experience commensurate with expected responsibilities. This is a position appointed by the Mayor, after interviews conducted by a screening committee.

Applications will be accepted until August 6, 1993 and employment is to begin September 1, 1993. For further information, please contact the City of Wilmington, 1165 S. Water St., Wilmington, IL 60481-1671, Attn: J. Hornberger. Send resumes to above address.

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FOR SALE

The City of Olney, Illinois is accepting sealed bids for the sale of one (1) Dictaphone Series 9000 Veritrac Voice Communications Recording System, 10 Channels, approximately 3 years old, excellent condition, and 70 24-hour reel-to-reel tapes. Minimum Bid $6,000.00. For more information, contact Police Chief Elton Wood, City of Olney Police Department, 320 Whittle Avenue, Olney, Illinois 62450, Phone (618) 395-8481.

Sealed bids shall be received in the Office of the City Clerk, 300 Whittle Avenue, Olney, Illinois 62450, by 2:00 p.m., on Friday, September 10, 1993 at which time the bids will be opened. The City of Olney reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

CHIEF OF POLICE

The Village of Burr Ridge (population 7,660), an upscale, service-oriented suburb located southwest of Chicago, seeks an experienced leader to fill the position of Chief of Police. The department presently has 20 officers, three civilian personnel and a budget of $1.4 million. The Chief reports to the Village Administrator. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a police-related field and ten years' progressive experience, with at least five of them in a supervisory capacity, preferably as Chief of Police. The position requires a person with strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills. Candidates could be subject to psychological, medical, polygraph, written and oral examinations as well as an extensive background investigation. Current salary range for this position is $55,000 to $69,300 plus an excellent employee benefit program. However, starting salary is negotiable, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Submit cover letter and resume, including present salary and list of references, by Friday, August 6, 1993, to: Steven Stricker, Village Administrator, Village of Burr Ridge, 7660 County Line Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60521.

FOR SALE

The Town of Normal, Illinois, will sell the following listed vacuum leaf loaders at a sealed bid auction on August 26, 1993 at 10:00 a.m. Bid opening and auction to be held at the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor's office at 1301 Warriner Street, Normal, Illinois. All those submitting sealed bids will be allowed to raise those bids after the opening and units will be sold to the highest bidder. All mail-in bids should be submitted to the Director of Public Works, Ellis G. Perl, 100 East Phoenix Avenue, Normal, IL 61761. Bids should be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the bid opening. All bids should state "Vacuum Leaf Loader" on the outside of the envelope. For information on this equipment call Jim Folks at 309-452-7851.

Unit #1— S-70 1984 Tarco TTL-1 with pavement plucker, Engine: Deutz diesel air-cooled. Unit #2 — S-76 1978 Central Engineering, Engine: Ford six-cylinder gas. Unit #3 — S-77 1968 Tarco with pavement plucker, Engine: Continental four-cylinder gas. Unit #4 — S-78 1980 Tarco with pavement plucker, Engine: Continental four-cylinder gas. Miscellaneous spare parts: to be sold after all machines are sold.

FOR SALE

High service water pump. Peerless 5AE11, 6" x 5", cast iron, bronze fitted, mechanical sealed, horizontal split case, double suction on non-drip rimmed base with 125 HP, 230/460 v, 3 phase, 3600 rpm, 1.15 sf motor mounted above pump on stand. Pump rated at 1200 gpm at 255' TDH. Impeller is 2693430. Curve is 3132050. Pump installed September, 1989. Ran less than 50 hours since then. $7500.

For questions call Carlinville, Illinois Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, Paul Shaw at 217-854-8222.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Village of Richton Park (population 11,000) is a growing community located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. The position reports directly to the Village Manager. The position requires four years progressively responsible community development experience. The director is responsible for developing community and economic development programs, acting as staff support for the Plan Commission, and overseeing all planning, building, zoning, and code enforcement activities. Strong planning, public relations, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Require Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in public administration, planning or a related field. Salary range of $35,000 to $40,000 is negotiable depending on experience.

Send resume and salary history by August 10, 1993 to David Niemeyer, Village Manager, Village of Richton Park, 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is seeking a manager to oversee finance, purchasing and building operations. The Candidate will be responsible for budgeting, financial planning, public bids and capital purchases. Is part of management team involved with policies, problem solving and planning for the Library. Supervises 3 and directs a staff of 8. Will have major role in current Library expansion and renovation project. Requires college degree, preferably in finance or business administration; 5 years experience in financial operations, preferably in a tax supported agency; supervisory experience; excellent skills in interpersonal relations and oral and written communication; initiative in meeting objectives. Must be well organized and give attention to detail; skilled in handling competing priorities; know Lotus or Quattro Pro; WordPerfect desired. Salary range $41,540-$58,156 with starting salary in 1st quartile. Excellent benefits. Arlington Heights Memorial Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is one of the state's largest and most progressive libraries with 190 employees.

For consideration send resume and salary history to: Ed Blomberg, Human Resources Officer, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, by July 16, 1993. No calls please.

FOR SALE

The City of Plano has sixty (60) 400 watt mercury vapor street light heads for sale. $1,000 for all. Contact the City Clerk at 7 N. James Street, Plano, IL 60545 (708-552-8275).

ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES DIVISION
ASSISTANT CHIEF (3 POSITIONS)
SALARY $21.25 to $32.61/hr.

Assistant Chief/Administrative Services
Assistant Chief/Field Operations
Assistant Chief/Fire Loss Management

Requires: 8 years full-time paid firefighting experience with 4 continuous years at Battalion Chief or equivalent level, or 6 years firefighting experience with two years at Lieutenant or Captain level. B.A. in Fire Science, Public Administration, or related field. Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis. Employees will be required to obtain State of Florida certification for fire and EMT within 12 months of employment and an Officer Development Training Certification within 18 months of employment.

Reply to: Ralph Andersen & Associates, 3860 West Northwest Hwy, Suite 230, Dallas, Texas 75220, Attention: Donna Starling, (214) 956-7097, Fax: (214) 351-4471.

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VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Frankfort, Will County, Illinois (8500 and growing). Proven Public Administrator preferred with full-service city experience in urbanized area. Successful candidate must understand the needs of serving a rapidly growing town environment and working closely with all concerned parties to manage growth and preserve small town values. BA or BS degree required; MPA or graduate degree in related field highly desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. One Administrator since Ordinance authorizing Village Administrator in 1987. Annual budget of $11 million with 56 full-time employees.

Written resumes, recommendation and cover letters accepted by the Administrative Assistant, Village of Frankfort, 432 W. Nebraska, Frankfort, Illinois 60423.

SUPERVISOR — UTILITY FOREMAN

Orland Park is accepting applications for an individual seeking a position as a team member with the Public Services Department for the position of Utilities Foreman. The preferred candidate will work closely with another foreman and superintendent to establish operational standards and maintenance objectives for the utility branch. Further responsibilities include planning, directing and supervising other team members to complete objectives, and fulfill standards for the operation and maintenance of the municipal potable water and waste water systems. Candidate will possess the knowledge, skill, and experience in utility system operations and have the effective supervisory skills needed to accomplish all aspects of system operation and maintenance activities by working with employee teams and individuals. Good communication skills and assertiveness are key qualities. CDL and Class "C" IEPA water license must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Applicants should have at least five (5) years experience with a utility servicing at least 10,000 customers including three (3) years of supervisory experience. Ability to use a PC to help schedule and manage work routines is desirable. The successful candidate will be chosen based on previous experience, personal interview, and written testing and examinations. Current salary range: $31,853-$41,045. Starting salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Near mid-point of salary range.

Applications may be obtained at Village Hall, 14700 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462, and returned to the Human Resource Manager at the same address by 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 1993. An equal opportunity employer and substance abuse free workplace.

VILLAGE MANAGER

The Village of Maywood, Illinois (population 27,000) is taking applications for the position of Village Manager. Maywood is a diverse suburban community west of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. It has the council/manager form of government which was authorized by ordinance in 1952 and by referendum in 1977. It is an Illinois "home rule" municipal government. The Village has a $14,000,000 annual operating budget and 200 employees. Annual salary will be up to $63,000 depending on qualifications. Standard fringe benefits authorized for all Maywood employees will apply. They include 80% payment of family health care insurance, sick leave, vacation time, car allowance, etc. Applicants must have an M.P.A. or equivalent and at least 5 years experience as a city manager or significant other experience as a local government administrator.

Applications with a current resume must be submitted to the consultant's office only by August 15, 1993. Consultant is: Center for Governmental Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, Attn: R.A. Buechner, Phone: 815-753- 0927, Fax; 815-753-2305.

WATER OPERATIONS MANAGER

Challenging opportunity for experienced hands-on manager to operate a major water pumping-transmission agency in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Qualified candidates will possess at least six years experience in water pumping operations and five years in a supervisory/management position. Baccalaureate degree in engineering, or related field preferred, appropriate work experience may be considered in lieu of education. Working knowledge of water pumping operation principles and practices, including pumps, turbines, generators, power supply, switchgear motors, transmission mains, microwave radio, SCADA and automated systems is essential. Demonstrated effective working relationships, leadership and communication skills are a must. Salary $43,000-$55,000 DOQ — excellent fringe benefits.

Qualified candidates may apply in person or submit a resume in confidence by Aug. 30, 1993 to: Mr. Gilbert Greenwood, Executive Director, Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency, 2104 Stonington Ave., Hoffman Estates, IL 60195, Phone: 708/882-5950. Equal opportunity employer.

FOR SALE

Xerox 2020 Copier — several problems, limited supplies included. Must arrange transportation.

Vincent C. Wroblewski, Jr., P.E., Engineering Department, Village of Schaumburg, 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193.

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Cary, Illinois (Approximate Population 12,500). Salary negotiable DOQ. Excellent benefits. The position is under the general supervision of the Village Administrator. Position responsibilities include management, administration and overseeing all phases and activities of the Finance Department. As Director of Finance, the officer will supervise a variety of specialized financial and related fiscal operations. The individual should possess excellent communication and organizational skills. A Master's degree in Accounting or Finance Management or related field and a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience is required.

Send resume to Carl J. Tomaso, Village Administrator, Village of Cary, 255 Stonegate Road, Cary, Illinois 60013 by 7-1-93. EOE.

GENERATOR FOR SALE

The Village of Antioch, Illinois is accepting sealed bids for the sale of a 45KW Katolight generator, with A.T.S., and U.P.S. For more information or to view equipment, please contact Bill Smith, Public Works Department, at (708) 395-1881.

Sealed bids are to be received in the office of the Village Clerk, Candi L. Olsen, 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002 on or before 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 12, 1993, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The Village of Antioch reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

FOR SALE

Sealed bids will be accepted at the Clerks Office, Village of Posen, Illinois, until 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 27th, 1993. Said bids are to be opened and read at the Regular Meeting on July 27th, 1993 for the sale of: 1964 Ford Truck, Fire Department Vehicle, Only 9,935 Original Miles, F550 Utility Truck, 16 Large Compartments, 350 Gas Engine, New Tires, As is Condition.

For further information contact Village Clerk, Charles F. White at (708) 385-0139. The Village of Posen reserves the right to reject any or ALL BIDS.

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