MUNICIPAL Exchange SERVICE
Provided as a public service to member municipalities . ..
FOR SALE
The City of Mendota, Illinois is accepting sealed bids for
the sale of a 1971 ford C900 Fire pumper with approximately
18,000 miles. Miscellaneous equipment and accessories included. Possession on or about July 1, 1994. Upon award of
successful bid, a 10% security deposit will be required. Interested parties should contact Fire Engineer Dean Ege at the
Mendota Fire Department at (815) 539-3434.
Sealed bids should be so marked and will be accepted at
the Mendota City Clerk's Office, 607 8th Avenue, Mendota, IL
61342 until 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4,1994, at which time
said bids will be opened and publicly read. The City of Mendota reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to
waive any formalities relating to the bid process.
FOR SALE
1971 Wayne three wheel street sweeper. 318 Chrysler industrial engine. Runs good. Manual transmission needs replacing. Needs new exhaust manifolds. Has new brooms with extra
new brooms. Make an offer.
Write Village of Capron at 120 South Fourth Street,
Capron, Illinois 61012 or call (815) 569-2351 and leave message.
DIRECTOR — PUBLIC WORKS
The City of Alton, Illinois (pop. 33,064) is accepting applications through March 2,1994, for appointment to the position
of Director of Public Works. Position calls for an energetic,
decisive leader with supervisory construction experience to
lead and motivate a work force of 60 employees. Responsible
for supervision of all aspects of street maintenance, sewer
maintenance, sewer treatment, vehicle and equipment maintenance, design coordination with engineering firms and
IDOT, monitoring of construction projects, scheduling, planning, estimating, and purchasing. Candidate must have eight
to ten years of related experience. Prefer individual with any
of the following qualifications: Civil Engineer; Certified Professional Engineer; or Construction Manager. The position
offers a salary range of $41,000 to $44,000.
Send resume to Office of the Mayor, 101 East Third Street,
Alton, IL 62002. City residency required after appointment.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
OPERATOR
The Village of Albers (pop. 750) is seeking a water and
sewer operator who will also be responsible for street maintenance. The employee is expected to have a class B wateroperator's license and a class IV sewer operator's license. Previous
experience will be required. Salary D. O. Q. plus benefits. Residency required after being hired.
Send resume by 2/30/94 to the Village of Albers, 200 W.
Dwight Street, Albers, IL 62215.
CITY ENGINEER
City of Kewanee, Illinois, population 13,000, is accepting
applications for the position of City Engineer to administer
and direct all civil engineering and inspection functions. Requirements include B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
degree, a minimum of five years experience as a professional
engineer, and Illinois professional engineering registration. A
plus in filling this position is Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) experience. Position reports to the City Manager. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering plans;
preparing reports; designing small projects; inspection/contract administration; technical assistance in areas of potable
water supply, wastewater treatment, sanitary/storm sewer
design and maintenance, and streets; and is City liaison with
other governmental agencies. Salary open DOQ.
Send resume and salary history no later than March4,1994
to: J.D. Kolata, City Manager, 200 W. Third St., Kewanee,
Illinois 61443-2199. EOE.
PATROLMEN
The Village of Grant Park, Illinois is accepting applications
for two (2) full time Patrolmen. Applicants must be 21 years or
older to apply, have minimum eye requirements, and good
physical condition. Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
equivalent, latteral entry's are encouraged. To apply must
have valid Illinois Driver's License. P.T.I, training desired but
not mandatory. Salary based on training and experience. Must
be willing to work revolving shifts. Apply by February 15th,
1994.
Send application to the Village of Grant Park, 106 W.
Taylor St., Box 446, Grant Park, Illinois 60940. Attention:
Mayor H. Russell Hilgert.
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1971 PIERCE/OSHKOSH PUMPER
1250 gpm Waterous 2-Stage pump with front suction; Detroit 8-v-71; HT-70 Automatic transmission; 500 gal. booster
tank; right hand side pump panel; booster reels. Includes
ground ladders, radio equipment, all warning lights and siren,
and miscellaneous loose equipment. Unit is in excellent condition and currently in service.
The Village of Lyons, Ill. will accept sealed bids until 11:00
A.M. Monday March 7, 1994 at the Village Hall, 7801 W.
Ogden Ave., Lyons, Ill. 60534 at which time bids will be
publicly opened and read. Mark envelope "Pumper Bid". All
reasonable bids will be considered. Call Chief Michael E. Ehle
or Dep. Chief Gordon Nord Jr. at (708) 447-6655 for additional
information or to schedule inspection. Sold as is, where is with
no warranties expressed or implied. The Village of Lyons
reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive
technicalities.
CHIEF OF POLICE
Orland Park, Illinois (pop. 41,000) one of the fastest growing suburbs of Chicago is seeking applications for the position of Chief of Police for its 90 member department. Candidates
should possess the following qualifications: Bachelors Degree
in police, public or business administration, criminal justice or
related field is preferred. Ten (10) years progressively responsible municipal law enforcement experience, including progressive supervisory experience; strong management, administrative, leadership and communication skills; thorough
knowledge of modern police administration practices. Ideal
candidate will have a strong ability to develop and implement
strategic planning and goal setting. Salary: depends on qualifications.
To apply, send resume and salary history to James L.
Smithberg, Village Manager, Village of Orland Park, 14700
Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462. Mail resumes by February 15, 1994. Resumes will be accepted until position is
filled.
BUILDING AND ZONING DIRECTOR
The Village of Lake in the Hills, Illinois (pop. 8,928), is
seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Building and Zoning Director. Lake in the Hills is a progressive and
growing community located in southeast McHenry County.
The Village is currently the fifth fastest growing municipality
in the Chicago metropolitan area. Under direction of the Village Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for zoning administration, building code enforcement, and
special projects related to community development. Direct
experience in building inspections and a minimum of three (3)
years supervisory experience required. BOCA certifications
and a bachelors degree will be a plus. The salary range is from
$33,000-$39,000 DOQ; excellent benefits.
Send resume by 3/15/94 to: Timothy Savage, Acting Village Administrator, 1115 Crystal Lake Road, Lake in the Hills,
IL 60102. EOE.
FOR SALE—NCR V8555M MAIN FRAME COMPUTER
City of Des Plaines, Illinois is accepting sealed bids for the
sale of the following data-processing equipment: (1) NCR
V8555M Main Frame with 2MB Memory; (5) Disk Drives with
940 MB Total Memory; (2) 634 Dual Mode 9 Channel Tape
Drives; (3) Dot Matrix Printers; (6) NCR WorkSaver Processors and Printers.
For more information, please contact Russell Becker at
708-391-5623. Sealed bids are to be received in the Office of
the City Clerk, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016 on or
before March 31, 1994, 3:00 P.M., at which time they will be
opened and read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Oak Park, Illinois, an established residential community of
53,000 on Chicago's West boundary, seeks a proven professional to manage the Village's Finance Department. Position
requires individual with strong analytical skills, an open and
participatory management style and extensive experience
with municipal accounting procedures. Ability to relate positively with multi-cultural/racial citizenry is essential. Applicants must have a minimum of six (6) years of responsible
experience financial accounting; three of which must have
been in direct supervision of budgeting, fund accounting,
revenue collection, debt management, investments and MIS.
A Masters degree in a related field and possession of or ability
to obtain a CPA are desirable. Salary Range: $51,922-$74,999
with excellent fringe benefits. Position is appointed by the
Village Manager.
Send resume to Human Resources Director, The Village of
Oak Park, One Village Hall Plaza, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 by
Friday, February 25,1994. Oak Park is an Equal Opportunity
Employer, AA/MF/DV and Drug and Smoke Free workplace.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
The Village of Glendale Heights is accepting applications
for the position of Village Administrator. Appointment is
made by Village President, by and with the advice and consent
of the Board of Trustees. Chosen on the basis of his executive
and administrative qualifications, with special reference to his
educational background, advanced degree (beyond Bachelor's Degree) from an accredited American college or university in Public Administration or similarly designated area of
study; minimum four years experience in municipal or business practice. Duties include, but not limited to: general supervision over and be administrative head of all departments
and activities of the municipal government of the Village, act
as Purchasing Agent, authority of hiring, suspending and discharging employees, submit budget, assist in preparation of
Appropriation Ordinance, shall act as business manager, inventory control, custodian of Village properties, exercise control of all Village departments and divisions, exercise power,
authority and duty of any Director or Superintendent of a
department or division when position is vacant, advise and
assist Board, Committees and Commissions, attend meetings
of Board of Trustees, make recommendations to and be directed by Board. Successful candidate must be willing to
relocate within 12 months of acceptance of position. Resumes
accepted through 2/28/94.
Send resume to: Michael S. Camera, Village President, 300
Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139. An AA/EOE.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
The City of Woodstock, IL (pop. 15,000) is currently accepting resumes through February 15,1994, for the position of
Principal Accounting Assistant. This key, para-professional
position is responsible for implementing a wide variety of city
fiscal operations. Extensive background in computerized
general ledger accounting, payroll, and accounts payable required. The knowledge equivalent to an Associate's Degree in
public accounting or fiscal administration, or a closely related
field required with three years experience (municipal preferred) in handling routine level fiscal operations independently; or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/related field preferred. Experience with Lotus 1,2,3, word processing and
public fund accounting desirable. Strong interpersonal skills
and high level work ethics a must. Starting salary of $25,205
annually. Excellent benefits.
For consideration, send cover letter and resume to: Mr.
Timothy J. Clifton, City Manager, City of Woodstock, P.O.
Box 190, Woodstock, Illinois 60098. EEOC/AA/ADA.
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FOR SALE
The Village of Wheeling is accepting sealed bids for the
sale of one (1) 1971 Ward LaFrance pumper. Vehicle has no
pump or transfer case. Vehicle has blown engine. Overall
vehicle needs extensive repairs. Vehicle is sold "as is".
Sealed bids must be marked "Bid — Surplus Pumper" and
are to be sent to the Office of the Village Manager, Village of
Wheeling, 255 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090. All bids
must be received by 10:00 a.m. on February 28, 1994. The
Village of Wheeling reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
For further information, contact the Fire Department at (708)
459-2662, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VILLAGE OF WEST DUNDEE
VILLAGE TREASURER/ACCOUNT CLERK
Applicants should have experience in bookkeeping,
spreadsheet and accounting software. Duties will include payroll, cash receipts, accounts payable, receivable, and utility
billing. $22,500-$29,100 BA and municipal experience preferred.
A complete job description may be obtained at the Village
Hall, 102 So. 2nd Street from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, or by calling 708-551-3800. Resume should be
sent to the Village Administrator. Equal Opportunity Employer.
TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC ENGINEER I
The City of Champaign is recruiting to fill the position of
Transportation/Traffic Engineer I in the Engineering Division. About half the work includes receiving, investigating,
and responding to traffic engineering service requests from
the public. The balance of the work includes the planning,
design, and inspection of general transportation improvement
projects including traffic signals and street lights. Applicants
must possess a valid Illinois driver's license and have the ability
to become registered as an Illinois Engineer Intern within 12
months of hire. An ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Civil
Engineering with studies in transportation and traffic engineering, and two years of related experience. A proficient
knowledge of computer aided drafting software is preferred.
The position offers an excellent benefits package and a starting salary of $33,469.
Please submit resume by March 1, 1994, to: Information
Desk, First Floor City Building, 102 N. Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
FOR SALE
The Village of Glenview is accepting sealed bids for the
sale of one (1) Wylie HEAT-A-MIX Model 50R Portable Asphalt Reheater/Recycler. Purchased in 1987, this equipment
has been used for Village street repair and is capable of utilizing either hot or cold asphalt material.
Sealed bids must be marked "Bid — Asphalt Recycler" and
returned to the Public Works Department, 1333 Shermer Rd.,
Glenview, IL 60025 by February 28,1994. For further information, contact the Public Works Department (708) 724-1700, ext.
257.
FOR SALE
The Village of Glenview is accepting sealed bids for the
sale of one (1) Bradco Backhoe attachment. Model 8 LD, for
use on a tractor, or skid steer loader.
Sealed bids must be marked "Bid — Backhoe attachment"
and returned to the Public Works Department, 1333 Shermer
Rd., Glenview, IL 60025 by February 28, 1994. For further
information, contact the Public Works Department (708) 724-
1700, ext. 257.
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
The Village of Wilmette (population 26,690) is seeking to
fill the position of Administrative Analyst in the Village Manager's Office. Position will work under the general direction of
the Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager. Position
will be responsible for coordinating the Village wide safety
program, provide staff assistance to the Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners, assist in the preparation of the Village
Board agenda and annual budget and perform various management and personnel related studies in the Village Manager's Office. Successful applicant will have a Bachelor's Degree
in Public Administration or a related field, master's degree
preferred with at least one year of practical experience in
municipal management. The starting salary range is $30,017-
$32,905 and dependent on qualifications. The Village has an
excellent benefit package.
Interested candidates should send a resume with at least
three work related references by Tuesday, February 1, 1994,
5:00 p.m. to: Michael J. Earl, Assistant Village Manager, 1200
Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091. Questions should be
directed to the Assistant Village Manager at (708) 251-2700,
ext. 126. The Village of Wilmette is an EOE employer.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CITY OF PEKIN, ILLINOIS
This is responsible executive management work in directing the accounting and fiscal function of the city. Work involves overall responsibility for developing and monitoring
the city's annual budget, advising the city council on the city's
financial status, insuring the city's financial integrity and supervising finance and accounting functions and systems. Work
is performed under administrative review. Preferably a masters degree in accounting or business administration, will consider a bachelors in accounting or business administration
coupled with certification as a certified public accountant. 3-5
yrs. in financial administration including experience in a supervisory position in government or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides knowledge and
skills in the principles, practices and methods of municipal
accounting, finance, auditing, and thorough knowledge of the
law and ordinances governing same. Salary is commensurate
with experience and training. Range $35,000.00 to $45,000.00.
Please send resumes only to the Illinois Department of
Employment Security at 200 S. Second, Suite 10, Pekin, IL
61554.
POLICE CHIEF
Byron, Illinois (population 2,300), a growing city located in
northern Ogle County, twelve miles south of Rockford, is
accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police. The
Byron Police Department has five full time police officers and
1 civilian employee. Candidates should possess a solid combination of education and training (Bachelor's degree preferred). Minimum of ten years of responsible municipal law
enforcement experience, including at least five years in a supervisory or command capacity. Good administrative, interpersonal management skills. Knowledge of current police administrative practices, applicable laws, and recent court decisions required; active interest in community affairs and
activities; and, ability to enhance public understanding and
support of police services. Candidates must be willing to relocate within the Byron area, within six months. Candidates will
undergo psychological, medical, polygraph, written and oral
examinations as well as extensive background investigation.
Salary range $36,000-$40,000 plus fringe benefits. Applications
will be accepted through March 15,1994.
Send resume, cover letter and five references to: Mayor
Kathryn A. Hamas, 120 North Union, P.O. Box 916, Byron, IL
61010-0916. Mark envelope "Police Chief Application".
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