MUNICIPAL Exchange SERVICE
Provided as a public service to member municipalities . . .
LICENSED OPERATOR
The City of Byron (2,282) is seeking a full time Licensed
Operator to run and maintain its Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Position will be in charge of all aspects of the treatment plant
and collection system. Minimum Illinois Class 2 Wastewater
Treatment Operator's License required. The position requires
an individual who is able to plan for the future, as Byron is
located just south of Rockford and is experiencing aggressive
growth. Ability to communicate with supportive and progressive mayor and city council is a must. Excellent benefits package, including LV1RF and health insurance. Salary range in the
30's depending upon qualifications and experience.
Please submit letter and resume by September 1, 1995 to:
Judy Gentry, Byron City Clerk, 120 N. Union St., P.O. Box 916,
Byron, IL 61010-0916. EOE.
BUILDING COMMISSIONER
The City of Palos Hills is seeking a full-time Building
Commissioner responsible for the maintenance and enforcement of all local building, planning and zoning codes. Responsible for all Building Department activities including but not
limited to supervision of all building inspectors, review all
plans and issue of permits.
Requirements: 10 years minimum experience in all aspects
of building trades. Must be knowledgeable in Cook County
and BOCA Codes, and FEMA regulations. Civil Engineering
background useful. 5 year minimum experience with state or
municipal building department. Salary commensurate with
experience.
Send resume to: Mayor Gerald R. Bennett, City of Palos
Hills, 10335 So. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING
COORDINATOR
This is a twelve-month, full-time contractual position with
primary responsibility for coordinating the Village of Shorewood Economic Development Committee's (EDC) activities
and the 1-80 Corridor Planning Council's (CPC) general secretariat function. This position is subject to renewal on a fulltime or part-time basis.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD: Assist the EUC with on-going
and future projects involving business retention and attraction.
Attract commercial and industrial development to Shorewood
through development of a marketing strategy that is structured around the EDC's goals and the Shorewood Comprehensive Plan's objectives. Develop a marketing package using
demographics and community brochures, maps, etc. Maintain
current and develop new contacts with commercial and industrial developers. Actively participate in regional economic
development organizations and the Shorewood Area
Chamber of Commerce. Other tasks as deemed necessary by
theEDC,
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF 1-80
CORRIDOR PLANNING COUNCIL: Prepare agendas,
mailings and other documentation for all meetings of the CPC
and its subcommittees. Maintain minutes including records of
all votes and actions taken by the CPC and its subcommittees.
Maintain financial records of the CPC. Maintain permanent
records/files of the CPC and its subcommittees. Other administrative tasks as deemed necessary by the N.I.P.O., Will
County Governmental League or the CPC. Obtain and maintain records of local soft match contributed by CPC members,
in accordance with specification. Regularly submit documentation of local soft match to N.I.P.C. with billing for the same period.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in planning, business, or public administration or
related field. Experience working with local governments as
well as computer knowledge is desirable. Strong communication skills are necessary. Some light travel is required for
making developer contacts and to attend meetings of the CPC,
EDC and other related organizations. Send letter of interest
and resume to Gary C. Holmes, Village Administrator, Village
of Shorewood, 903 W. Jefferson Street, Shorewood, IL 60431,
(815) 725-2150.
PARKING DIRECTOR
The Village of Oak Park, is re-engineering its parking
functions. We are looking for a strong manager with a technical background in parking to oversee this effort as the Director
of our newly-created Parking Department. Budget - $3.2M, 30
employees, 100 plus municipal lots, 2000 meters and on and
off-street daytime and overnight permit programs. Salary
range: $43,444-$65,167; salary commensurate with qualifications.
Send resume to: Human Resources Director, Village of
Oak Park, One Village Hall Plaza, Oak Park, IL 60302 by
September 1, 1995. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For a more detailed job description, call
708-383-6400 ext. 2326.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Village of Clendale Hts. Under supervision of Dir. of Public Services. Provides variety of routine & complex analytical,
administrative & technical work in the review & development
of programs, services, systems, policies, & procedures. BA in
Public Admin., Urban Planning, Engineering, Bus. Mgt., or
related field w/one year relevant experience. Salary range
$34,985-$39,603.
Applications accepted thru 8/31/95 to 300 Civic Center
Plaza, Glendale Hts., IL 60139, Attn: Human Resources Department. An EOE.
POLICE COMMANDER
The Village of Woodridge is accepting applications from
qualified individuals for the position of Commander of Police.
The Commander of Police is a sworn, mid-management position responsible for directing first line supervisors in either the
Operations Division or the Support Services Division and reports to the Deputy Chief of Police. Applications are being
accepted for both positions.
Woodridge has a population of 28,500, and is a culturally
diverse community with a growing economy, located in Cook,
DuPage and Will Counties, approximately 30 miles southwest
of downtown Chicago. The Woodridge Police Department
enjoys a high degree of community respect and excellent
working relationship with other law enforcement agencies.
The Department has 49 full-time sworn officers and 22 civilians and is working toward certification by the Commission on
Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies.
The salary is $45,094 to $61,214 per year and includes
excellent benefits including health and life insurance, uniform
and weapon allowance, paid holiday and sick days, police
pension, and educational reimbursement.
Applicants for the positions should possess advanced police management training and must have a four-year degree
(Master's degree preferred) in police or public administration
or a related field; a minimum of ten years of progressively
responsible experience in federal, state, county, or municipal
police work, including at least five years in a responsible
command position; recent experience in supervising or managing municipal police field or support operations; working
knowledge of community-oriented policing principles and
procedures; or any equivalent combination of the above. In
addition, candidates should possess strong leadership, interpersonal, communications and problem-solving skills.
Interested and qualified persons should submit a resume of
experience and qualifications, letter of interest, salary history
and not less than five personal and professional references to
Charles D. Hale, President, Resource Management Associates,
625 East 170th Street, South Holland, IL 60473, (708) 339-7878.
Positions will remain open until filled. The Village of Woodridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
CONTROLLER
The City of Oak Forest (26,000 pop.) S.W. Chicago Suburb
is recruiting to fill the position of controller with the following
requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
(Minor in Accounting). An MBA and/or CPA would be preferred. 10 years experience in accounting/finance with at least
3-5 years in Fund/Accounting. Significant experience with
computer generated accounting systems, Lotus/dBase or
equivalent. Salary range in the low $40s, plus benefit package.
Residency required within one year of employment.
Send resumes toJoAnn Kelly, Chairman, Search Committee, City of Oak Forest, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest,
IL 60452, (708-687-4050). Applications will be accepted until
September 8, 1995.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Mendota Wastewater Department is accepting
bids for the sale of: (1) A used DFE Series Electric generating
set consisting of Onan 180kw driven by Cummins NT855G
Diesel Engine with 537 hours on unit; and (2) a used Deutz-85kw generating set driven by a 6 cylinder Diesel Engine with
713 hours. The items as advertised are available for inspection
through Mr. Art Frey, at (815) 539-6879.
Sealed bids are to be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on
Monday, September 18, 1995, to the City Clerk's Office, 607
8th Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342, at which time said bids will be
opened and publicly read.
The City of Mendota reserves the right to accept or reject
any and/or all bids, and to waive formalities of the bidding
process.
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CHIEF OF POLICE
The City of Macomb (pop. 20,000) is seeking qualified
candidates for the position of Chief of Police. Macomb is
located in West Central Illinois and is home to Western Illinois
University (enrollment 11,000). The Macomb Police Department has a staff of 27 uniformed personnel; it's annual budget
is $1.4 million.
The City offers a competitive wage and benefit plan; the
current annual salary is $41,000. Candidates should have a
minimum of 8 years police experience, at least 4 of which have
been in a command and/or supervisory capacity. A Bachelor's
degree in police or public administration or related field is
required. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of achievement as a law enforcement leader
and a desire and commitment to provide high quality community policing services.
For an application package, please contact: Office of the
Mayor, City Hall, 232 East Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455.
Telephone: (309) 833-2558, FAX (309) 837-1523.
Resumes' should be submitted to the above address no
later than September 30, 1995.
The City of Macomb is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
South Elgin (population 10,000) Salary negotiable; excellent benefits package; located within the high growth Fox
Valley corridor. Progressive, leadership oriented Public
Works professional sought to direct and manage growing operations; blend of administrative and technical skills required
to evolve operations. Requires college degree in public/business administration, civit engineering or related field; equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. Candidates must possess a minimum five years professional Public Works supervisory experience; responsible for
overall operation of water, street & inspection departments
with $1.8 million in operating expenditures and $750,000 in
annual capital projects with a complement of 12 employees
and growing. Work requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and public works
operations. Director actively involved in community development planning and implementation including communication with developers.
Resume, current salary and work related references to
Mark Isackson, Village Administrator, 10 North Water Street,
South Elgin, IL by September 20, 1995.
CHIEF OF POLICE
Belvidere, population 17,500, 65 miles northwest of Chicago. A rapid-growing, progressive community is seeking a
dynamic individual to fulfill the duties of Chief of Police.
Prefer graduate with four-year degree in law enforcement,
police science, criminal justice, public administration, or graduation from the FBI or SPI academies, or equivalent combination of training and experience. A minimum of 10 years of
progressive law enforcement, including five years of management. State of Illinois certificate of basic law enforcement
training as mandated by State of Illinois Governmental Law
Enforcement Officers Training Board.
Responsible for formation and implementation of departmental programs, policies and procedures, administration of
$1.35 million annual budget covering 27 sworn personnel.
Interface and assist 911 board and county sheriff in shared
interagency operations including dispatch, maintenance and
records within Public Safety Building. Excellent communication and leadership skills a must. Salary to $54,000, depending
on qualifications, plus excellent benefit package.
Interested and qualified applicants must submit a resume
and application letter to: Mayor Rory B. Peterson, c/o Police
Chief Search Committee, 119 South State Street, Belvidere, IL
61008, posmarked no later than August 23, 1995.
RESOURCE RECOVERY COORDINATOR
The City of Naperville is seeking a Resources Recovery
Coordinator for the Department of Public Works - Administration Division. Duties include overseeing contracts with outside contractors involved in the collection of household refuse,
yard waste and recyclable materials. Also responsible for administering the household hazardous waste program; developing educational materials related to existing and new programs; researching and recommending policies related to
source reduction and solid waste disposal. Qualified candidates must have a knowledge of recycling/compost processes,
and the state and federal regulations regarding landfills, disposal and waste materials. This position requires a Bachelor's
degree in a related field with three to five years related experience.
Apply to the City of Naperville, Human Resources, Dept.,
RRC, P.O. Box 3020, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60566-
7020 or fax resume to (708) 420-4188 by August 21, 1995.
FOR SALE
The Village of Bolingbrook has two 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 USEMCO Package Dry Well/Sewage
Lift Station. Station includes two 20 horsepower 650 GPM at
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 September 15,1995. 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.
BID NOTICE
The City of Washington, IL, will be accepting sealed bids
for the sale on one 1979 Aquatech Sewer Jet and trailer
mounted Jet-Vac pump and tank. Aquatech Sewer Jet is
mounted on a 1979 CMC truck chassis. Model C6D042. Truck
has a 350 c.i.d. gasoline engine with a 5-speed manual transmission and approximately 21,000 miles. Jet unit is powered
by a Ford 300 c.i.d. gasoline engine and has approximately
17,800 hours usage. Trailer mounted Jet-Vac pump and tank
has been used sparingly with only 50-100 hours on the 16 H.P.,
single cylinder, air-cooled engine. Delivery of the vehicle can
be expected upon acceptance of the bid award by the Washington City Council. For further information or to arrange for
an inspection of the equipment, contact J ames B. Toon, Public
Services Director, at (309) 444-3086.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday,
September 6, 1995, at the Office of the City Administrator,
City Hall, 115 West Jefferson Street, Washington, IL 61571. All
bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope that is clearly
marked "Aquatech Sewer Jet and Jet-Vac Unit—Sealed Bid
Enclosed." All bids shall be accompanied by a cashiers check
in an amount equal to 10% of the total bid. The City of Washington, IL, reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to
waive any technicalities in bidding.
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