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Provided as a public service to member municipalities . . . .
CHIEF OF POLICE
The City of Springfield, IL, population of 106,000 with 238
sworn officers, invites applications for the position of Chief of
Police. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive
background in community law enforcement including experience as a line supervisor as well as management experience in
a collective bargaining environment. A Bachelor's degree is
desired in addition to extensive professional law enforcement
training. All applicants will be required to submit an application portfolio that includes professional references, a comprehensive resume and an original document of approximately
five pages explaining their understanding of current community law enforcement issues.
To be considered, interested applicants must request
guidelines for constructing an application portfolio from the
Office of the Mayor (Attention: Police Chief Search Committee) Room 200, Municipal Building, Springfield, IL 62701. All
application portfolios must be completed and submitted to the
Police Chief Search Committee no later than June 30, 1995.
The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. EEO/-M/F/H.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The Village of Lisle, population 20,000, is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Economic Development Director.
The successful applicant will have: a Bachelor's degree with
emphasis in economic development, business management,
finance or urban planning; a minimum of three years experience in a comparably sized municipality; statistical analysis
and computer spreadsheet skills; an exceptional working
knowledge of the trends, issues and challenges of developing
and retaining commercial enterprises. Ability to implement
creative and innovative strategies will be necessary in this high
visibility position. This newly created position reports to the
Village Manager.
Excellent salary and benefit package. Please send resume
and salary requirements to; Human Resources Department,
Village of Lisle, 1040 Burlington Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532, by
July 15, 1995.
CHIEF OF POLICE
Florence, KY. Population 20,563. Cincinnati, OH SMA.
Starting salary upper $40's. Excellent benefits. Department
budget; $3,167,300. Community with strong residential, commercial, and industrial base seeks command individual to
plan, coordinate, and supervise activities of 52 member department (48 sworn). Knowledge of criminal investigation,
state/federal statutes, evidence collection, and modern police
practices necessary. Must be able to formulate and implement
departmental policies and procedures, establish and maintain
budget, and supervise employees. Excellent communication
and leadership skills a must. Considerable law enforcement
experience necessary with strong management, command,
and supervisory background. Bachelor's degree in criminal
justice or related field preferred. Cover letter and resume to
Mayor Evelyn Kalb, c/o NKADD, P.O. Box 668, 16 Spiral
Drive, Florence, KY 41022-0668. Deadline: July 1, 1995,
E.O.E.
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FULL-TIME VILLAGE EMPLOYEE
The Village of Mt. Auburn, a community of 550 in Central
IL, seeks applicants for a full-time village employee. Duties
include but are not limited to: operation and maintenance of
water treatment plant and water systems, street and alley,
park, and other property maintenance, mowing, snow plowing, mosquito spraying, animal control, maintenance of vehicles and machinery.
Successful applicant must be mechanically adept, have or
within specified time receive Class B Water license and mosquito license, meet residency requirement, and have valid
driver's license. Benefits, salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
Personnel Dept., Village of Mt. Auburn, P.O. Box 224, Mt.
Auburn, IL 62647. An equal opportunity employer.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR/
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
Woodstock, IL (pop. 16,000) Personnel Director/Assistant
to the City Manager. Beginning salary $40,000. DOQ/E. Require MPA/MBA/related degree; 5 years progressive personnel administration experience, preferably in the public sector.
New position, reports to the City Manager. Responsible for
administering centralized personnel functions for 125 f-t employees. Applicants must be able to demonstrate abilities in
the areas of: salary administration/compensation studies and
analysis; labor negotiations/contract administration; employee training & recruitment. Also administer safety programs, risk management and self-insurance health plan, as
well as perform special projects assigned by the City Manager.
Send resume and five references to: Timothy J. Clifton,
City Manager, P.O. Box 190, 121 W. Calhoun St., Woodstock,
IL 60098. Application deadline; July 1, 1995.
BID NOTICE
The Village of Roselle, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL will
accept bids for the sale of a 1977 Hendrickson 1250 GPM
Pumper with 750 gallon booster tank. Vehicle is red with V-8
Detroit Diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission, and various other equipment. Delivery of the vehicle is scheduled for
August 31,1995. For further information, or to arrange for an
inspection contact Chief Sunagel at 708-980-2043.
Bids will be accepted at the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect,
Roselle, IL 60172, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15,
1995, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read.
The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
FOR SALE
Duncan Parking Meters (Double Heads and parts only).
The Village of Glencoe has removed all parking meters from
our downtown and your municipality can complement or
refurbish your meters with this supply. We have over a
hundred in stock today and we will sell them for the best offer
(individually or as a group).
Please contact Barry Krumstok, Administrative Intern at
675 Village Court, Glencoe, IL 60022 or phone (708) 835-4114.
FOR SALE
The City of Macomb, IL, has a Motorola Centracon One
Console for sale, This radio console is a one bay, 7 frequencies.
Also included is the cabinetree and writing surface. The City
has consolidated with the County for Radio Communication
and has no need for this unit, which is in good condition. Unit
may be inspected at the Macomb Police Department, 256 E.
Jackson St. Call (309) 833-4507 for an appointment and information.
INFORMATION REQUESTED
The Illinois Joint Purchasing Council (ILJPC) is a consortium of local governments located throughout Henry, Mercer
and Rock Island Counties in Illinois, who work together to
coordinate purchases of equipment and services to achieve
cost savings for their respective jurisdictions. The ILJPC is
seeking, from interested certified accounting firms, information on qualifications and experience with performing cable
franchise fee compliance audits. The information will be used
to assist the ILJPC in determining whether a joint audit can be
performed. If the ILJPC finds that a joint audit is feasible, a
Request for Proposal, that outlines the audit and specific conditions, will be sent to firms requesting that they submit an
audit proposal.
Accounting firms interested in receiving a copy of the
Request for Information should contact Virginia McKee, Purchasing Coordinator, Bi-State Regional Commission, 1504
Third Avenue, P.O. Box 3368, Rock Island, IL 61204-3368 at
(309) 793-6300.
PRISONER TRANSPORT VEHICLE
FOR SALE
The Village of Matteson is soliciting bids for the sale of one
1986 Dodge Van Model B-350 with Mavron PT 300 V Prisoner
Transport Van Conversion Unit; current mileage on the vehicle is 76,000 (May 2, 1995). Specification sheets for van can
be obtained at the Matteson Police Department, 20500 S.
Cicero, Matteson, IL 60443, or by calling Sergeant Raymond
Sutorius at (708) 748-4085. Bids will be accepted until 11:00
a.m. on Tuesday June 27, 1995 at which time they will be
publicly opened and read. The Village of Matteson reserves
the right to reject any and all bids and to waive formalities in
the bidding process.
The vehicle has current body damage to the right rear
portion of the van. Any and all questions and arrangements to
view the van should be addressed to Sergeant Raymond Sutorius at (708) 748-1564.
All completed bids should be forwarded to the below
listed address and be clearly marked on the outside "Police
Used Vehicle Bid." The minimum accepted bid for this vehicle will he $2,000.00. Original price for the completed unit in
1985 was $22,713.85.
Contact Donna Brumfield, Village Clerk, Village of Matteson, 3625 W. 215th Street, .Matteson, IL 60443.
FOR SALE
The Village of Bolingbrook, IL has two (2) 1990 Ford
Model 710 Leaf Loaders for sale. They are powered by four
cylinder ninety-five horsepower diesel engines. Low hours
and in excellent condition. Cost new $25,980 each. The minimum bid for each unit is $13,000.
Also for sale is one (1) USEMCO package Dry Well/Sewage Lift Station. Station includes two twenty horsepower 650
GPM @ 60TDH Non-clog Pumps. Included are all electrical
controls and associated accessories for full operation. Station is
constructed in two major sections consisting of a nine foot
diameter pump chamber and four foot diameter entrance
tube. Total depth of station is thirty-four feet. Unit is currently
in place at Weber Road and lllth Street in Bolingbrook.
Removal is to be by purchaser. Area to be filled, brought to
grade, and restored by purchaser.
Detailed information available upon request. Cost new
$156,300. The minimum bid is $70,000.
Sealed bids are due by 4:00 P. M. on June 30, 1995. All bids
will be sent to the Director of Public Works, Engineering,
Village of Bolingbrook, 375 West Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, IL
60440. For additional information contact Bob Morosky at
708/759-0480.
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WATER RECLAMATION CENTER SUPERVISOR
The Village of Carol Stream, DuPage County community
of 36,500 seeks experienced professional to head our 5.4 MGD,
activate sludge, state of the art facility. Responsibilities include overseeing all plant operations/maintenance, planning,
budgeting, EPA reports, and quality assurance with a staff of
six. Applicants must have a minimum 5 years of progressive
wastewater experience Class I certification, with excellent
communications and managerial skills.
Pay Range: $40,337 - $57,419 with excellent benefits. Submit resume and salary history to: Personnel Services, Village of
Carol Stream, 500 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188.
E.O.E.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
City of Morrison, N.W. IL, county seat of 4600 population;
responsible for fiscal management, departmental operations,
and the coordination of all boards and commissions; approximately 30 employees; 2 million annual budget; salary $30,000
to $40,000.
Bachelor's degree in a related field required, MPA desirable; excellent communication and computer skills required; 5
years of previous local governmental experience with 3 years
of administrative responsibilities preferred.
Submit letter and resume by 7/15/95 to: Robert L. Atherton. Mayor, 200 West Main Street, Morrison, IL 61270.
CITY ENGINEER
The City of Jerseyville, IL (Pop. 7,386) is seeking applicants tor the position of City Engineer. The position will be
responsible to oversee Superintendents of maintenance and
operations of the Water Plant (type—lime softening plant),
Sewer Plant (type—RBC's with secondary treatment), Street
Dept., Cemetery Dept., Parks, etc. 20 full-time employees,
plus seasonal employees.
Jerseyville is located approximately 50 miles northeast of
St. Louis, MO.
Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Qualified individuals should send resume, salary history and expectations to: Yvonne Hartmann, City Clerk, City
of Jerseyville, P.O. Box 37, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Deadline for
accepting applications: July 17, 1995.
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL SALE
The City of Collinsville, IL is soliciting sealed bids for the
sale of a 1978 Hendrickson/FMC Pumper Apparatus until 4:00
P.M. on Monday, July 17, 1995. Bids will be publicly opened
and read at the 7:30 P.M. City Council meeting that same
evening.
Unit available for delivery upon receipt of ordered apparatus in late 1995. Signed commitment to purchase will be required of successful bidder, but will allow bidder to decline
purchase if unit sustains damage above normal wear and tear
prior to delivery. Unit will be sold "as is" with no warranty.
Unit is fully equipped with body in very good condition,
extensive compartmentation, 1250 GPM Hale pump, and 500
gallon tank.
A full description of the unit is available by requesting an
information sheet and bid package from the Collinsville Fire
Department at the following address and phone number. The
unit is available for inspection at Fire Station 2, 1160 Belt Line
Road, Collinsville, IL 62234. Prospective buyers are asked to
make an appointment in advance by calling 618/346-5215.
DOWNTOWN MANAGER
The Wheaton Downtown Business Association is seeking a
motivated person with Chamber of Commerce or downtown
association managerial experience to lead the promotional and
business activities needed to support and expand the business
community of downtown Wheaton. Among the job responsibilities are: relating and working with local merchants and
property owners; developing promotions and events; acting as
the primary DBA spokesperson; working collaboratively with
the City of Wheaton and the Greater Wheaton Chamber of
Commerce; recruiting volunteers tor events; and other activities designed to promote downtown business.
Wheaton is the DuPage County seat marked by an interesting historic setting, quality schools, including three higher
educational institutions,, and is considered by its residents a
wonderful place to live and work. In addition, the City is
embarking on T.I.F. district developments in the downtown
which will bring more people and business to Wheaton.
Interested persons should send a copy of their resume and
salary requirements to; Search Committee, Downtown Business Association, 129 W. Front St., Wheaton, IL 60187.
FOR SALE
The Village of Barrington Hills, IL, has a LANIER 6230
COPY MACHINE for sale. This Copier includes an Automatic
Document Feeder and Auto Duplex Module. The asking price
is $1,500.00. If you are interested contact Chief Fair at 708-551-3006, or write to Barrington Hills Police Department, 112
Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010.
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
The City of Crest Hill, with a population of 12,300, seeks an
individual to fill the position of Superintendent of Public
Works.
The position directs, plans and supervises all public works
functions; engineer knowledge will help in this position.
The position requires the individual to be on call twenty-tour hours a day for snow removal. Requires excellent ability
to work with the public and with the workers in the department, which there are a total of eight.
Starting salary $38,000.00 to $42,000.00 depending on
known experience.
Send resumes to: Don Randich, Mayor, City of Crest Hill,
1610 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, IL 60435.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
The City of Columbia, IL, a rapidly growing city close to
the St. Louis Metropolitan Area has an excellent opportunity
for an Economic Development Coordinator. Duties include
planning and implementing activities which will foster, increase and enhance development in the city and its planning
area; promoting and aggressively recruiting new industry,
commercial, and retail activity, as well as administering and
applying for grants. This person will communicate with local
officials, project engineers, and granting agencies; ensure projects comply with grant rules; maintain recordkeeping and
reporting. The candidate selected must possess academic
credibility within the fields of finance, economics, and business in addition to a successful record of accomplishment
within the economic development arena. Annual salary mid-$30,OOOs range depending on qualifications.
Resumes due no later than June 30, 1995 should be sent to:
City of Columbia, P.O. Box 457, Columbia, IL 62236, attention
Lester Schneider, Mayor.
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MUNICIPAL Exchange SERVICE
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ASSISTANT VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
The Village of Cary (population 13,500) is seeking an Assistant Village Administrator. Salary open DOQ, excellent benefits. This is responsible, professional and administrative work
assisting the Village Administrator with a variety of programs
and projects as assigned. Varied duties and responsibilities
including assisting in day to day operations, agenda preparation, planning, zoning and building code research, public
works project coordination, personnel administration and
special projects. Prefer MPA or equivalent with two years
municipal experience. Require excellent verbal and written
communication skills and general knowledge of area of responsbility.
Resume and salary history to Village Administrator, 255
Stonegate Road, Cary, IL 60013 by July 7, 1995. EOE/-ADA/RC.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Village of Park Forest, Salary range: $35,787 - $48,813
without PE registration. $41,504 - $56,610 with PE registration
and full benefits. Prepares and reviews engineering and construction plans, supervises and assists in department planning/administration. (Additional title of Village Engineer
awarded upon PE registration). Minimum qualifications: 4
year engineering degree, considerable knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying. Minorities and women encouraged to apply. Deadline to apply is
June 30, 1995. No phone calls please.
Send resume to: Personnel Dept., Village of Park Forest,
200 Forest Blvd., Park Forest, IL 60466. Equal Opportunity
Employer.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Bedford Park, IL (566 pop.) is seeking a Village Administrator. The salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications
and experience. Candidates should have a baccalaureate degree in Urban Planning or Public Administration, however, a
graduate degree is strongly desired. Candidates should have a
minimum of two years of experience in municipal management, planning administration and financial management.
Strong leadership and excellent communication skills are essential. The duties and responsibilities of this position are
enumerated per Village Ordinance. The candidate shall be
responsible for the daily operation of the Village and shall
report to the President and Board of Trustees.
Bedford Park is located 15 miles southwest of downtown
Chicago, with 115 employees and has an operating budget of
17 million dollars. Bedford Park is an established community
with a large industrial base.
Please submit resume, salary history and expectations to
Village President L. Dean Gifford, 6701 Archer Road, Bedford
Park, IL 60501 by July 1,1995, for an anticipated starting date
of August 15, 1995.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Countryside, IL (6,000 population). Salary $50,000+/negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience.
Located 14 miles west of Chicago's Loop. Countryside is a
financially stable community offering a high quality of life to
residents and an attractive place to do business. Appointed by
Mayor and six Aldermen elected by ward for four-year overlapping terms. $6-7 million operating appropriation; 48 full
time employees. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
Municipal management experience in a metropolitan setting is
desirable. Strong general management and administrative
skills combined with sound financial and personnel management background is highly desirable. Strong leadership and
interpersonal skills important. Apply with complete resume
and references to: The PAR Group — Paul A. Reaume, Ltd.,
100 N. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. TEL:
708/234-0005; FAX: 708/234-8309.
FOR SALE
The Village of Northbrook has an animal control vehicle
for sale. This unit is a 1989 Dodge D350 pickup truck with
97,650 miles, fitted with a 1983 Mavron AT 706 S-56 RM animal
transport module. The Mavron module was completely refurbished in 1989. The vehicle has a 360 CID V8 engine with
automatic transmission, 4.0/4.1 axle ratio, limited slip differential. Vehicle equipment includes air conditioning, AM/FM
radio, top and rear mounted emergency lights, fully functional
public address system and siren. Excellent body, no rust, excellent mechanical condition. The Mavron animal transport
module is heated and air conditioned, has six (6) medium size
stainless steel kennels with floor grilles, inner security cage
doors, storage, has built in drains for easy cleaning, and includes a loading ramp. The original truck bed, which has been
detached to allow for the installation of the Mavron module, is
also included with this unit.
The vehicle, along with complete maintenance records,
will be available for viewing at the Village of Northbrook
Public Works Garage, 1227 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on June 28, 1995.
For inspection after that date call Fleet Supervisor Dave Vido
at (708) 509-5365 for an appointment.
Sealed bids marked "Animal Control Unit" will be accepted by the Finance Department, Assistant Finance Director Ms. Betsy Garibaldi, located at the Northbrook Village
Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL until 10:00 A.M. July 7,
1995. A minimum bid of $4,200 has been established.
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
(Civil Service)
The City of Urbana is seeking applications for the position
of Assistant City Attorney. This position involves generally
assisting the City Attorney in directing the legal affairs of the
City and independently handling many and varied assignments.
This is a civil service position. The position requirements
include graduation from an accredited law school and preferably two years of experience in the practice of law. Trial
experience desirable. The position also requires a demonstrated ability to analyze and solve legal problems. Must be
licensed to practice law in Illinois or obtain such within 90 days
of employment.
Annual starting salary range for this position is $38,728 to
$50,340 (D.O.Q.) with a comprehensive benefits package.
Application review will begin after July 17, 1995. To apply,
submit a resume, introductory letter and a completed City of
Urbana application to: City of Urbana, Personnel Division,
400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801. Applications must be
received by July 24, 1995. This position is classified as Civil
Service, and therefore will be subject to the rules and procedures of the Urbana Civil Service Commission.
CITY MANAGER
Galesburg, IL (population 33,500) is seeking a City Manager. Salary negotiable DOQ/E. Growth-oriented, diverse,
full-service hub city ideally located for economic growth.
High quality of life/reasonable cost of living. Reports to
Mayor and seven council members; Council/Manager form.
Prefer a degree in Public Administration or related field. Local
government experience at a City or County level, preferably
with comprehensive experience in operations, management,
supervision, personnel, data processing, and finance. Excellent communicator, public relations, public contact skills, organizational and team skills. Experience and skill in financial
management, negotiations (police, fire and AFSCME), and
economic development desired. Responsible for daily operation and administration of city. Resume, salary history and
expectations to Mayor Fred Kimble, City Hall, 55 W. Tompkins St., Galesburg, IL 61401. Decision to be made by September 1,1995.
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