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MUNICIPAL Exchange SERVICE
Provided as a public service to member municipalities. . .
Interested and qualified applicants must submit a resume and application letter to: Acting Village President Marvin J. Bernhardy, c/o Police Chief Search Committee, 511 West Main Street, Kirkland, IL 60146. Resumes will be received through November 30, 1995.
The City of Streator, located in north central Illinois, with 14,000 residents, seeks a qualified professional to provide basic engineering, oversee consultants, oversee contract service providers, and direct a public works department with 15 employees. Engineering work would include all contacts with the Illinois Department of Transportation and the LaSalle and Livingston County engineers. Must work with private utilities, including Commonwealth Edison, GTE, Northern Illinois Gas and Northern Illinois Water Corporation. Work would include review of site plans for developments. Operation of the waste treatment plant is currently contracted out, as is solid waste collection. The city is currently contracting out all engineering services. Streator is in the midst of major wastewater improvements being installed under an consent decree with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. City maintains streets, alleys, bridges, traffic signals, street lights, parks, swimming pool, golf course, administration building, fire station, police station, animal shelter, stormwater drainage, levy system, and sanitary sewers. Qualifications for this position include an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, ability to obtain registration in Illinois as a professional engineer, and three or more years experience with a government entity. Strong public relations skills are required. Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation and local roads advantageous. Salary $40,000+ depending upon qualifications.
Send resume and cover letter to: Donald D. Crawford,
City Manager, 204 S. Bloomington Street, Streator, IL 61364,
Telephone (815) 672-2517, Fax (815) 672-7566.
The City of Lawrenceville, IL (pop. 5000) is accepting
applications for the position of Police Chief. Applicants must
be PTI certified. Supervisory and/or other law enforcement
experience will be considered. Salary range commensurate
with experience, education and training.
Send cover letter and resume to Mr. Charles Hedde,
Chairman Board of Police Commissioners, P.O. Box 557, Lawrenceville, IL 62439.
The Village of Richton Park will be accepting sealed bids
for the sale of one 1952 Allis Chalmers Model D Motor Grader.
Grader is in good condition, has 4-cylinder gasoline engine,
new chains and axles. Minimum bid $6,000.00. For further
information or to arrange for inspection of the equipment,
contact Ben Adcock, Superintendent of Public Works or Joel
Evert, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at 708-748-0200 or 481-
8950 Ext. 140/141.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,
November 22, 1995, at the Richton Park Municipal Building,
4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471. All bids shall be
clearly marked and must be accompanied by a Cashier's
Check in an amount of 5% of the total bid. The Village of
Richton Park reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to
waive any irregularities in bidding.
The Village of Franklin Park, located in western Cook
County south of the O'Hare Airport, seeks to retain an engineering firm to perform engineering services as a consultant in
support of its municipal utility systems, street system, public
buildings and properties, as well as other municipal projects
and operations. The successful proposal will come from a firm
with experienced personnel in all aspects of engineering disciplines from which an identified principal engineer, licensed in
Illinois, will serve as a liaison available to the Corporate Authorities and Department Heads. Engineering firms interested
in being considered should prepare and submit a proposal that
must minimally include a summary description of the firm's
principals, experience, references and hourly fee schedule by
performer as well as availability for scheduling of interview
and firm presentations to a Committee of the Corporate Authorities.
Proposals for consultant engineering services will be accepted throughout the month of October 1995, and should be
sent to the Commissioner of Public Works, Village of Franklin
Park, 9500 West Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. For
additional information contact Joseph Sambucci at 708-671-
8792.
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Dynamic, growth-oriented, northwest suburb of 46,000+
population, seeks Plan Examiner responsible for reviewing
construction documents for compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances, and coordinating permit application
process. Acts as Division Director of Code Enforcement Team
of 13 full-time employees in the absence of the Director and
regularly supervises a staff of four. Requirements include two
years of college or technical coursework in building technology. Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related discipline
preferred. Must be able to obtain BOCA certification as Plan
Examiner within one year of employment. Position requires
excellent communication and interpersonal skills; supervisory
experience preferred. Competitive compensation package includes starting range in the mid-$40,000 depending on qualifications and experience, and excellent benefits.
Apply directly including salary history and requirements
to: Village of Hoffman Estates, HRM Department, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195. EOE. m/f/d/v/h.
The Village of Fox Lake, located 40 miles northwest of
Chicago, is accepting applications for the position of Fire
Chief. Fox Lake has a corporate population of 7,500 and also
provides fire and rescue service to unincorporated areas with a
population of 10,000. The Fox Lake Fire Department enjoys a
high degree of respect and excellent working relationships
with surrounding fire departments. The department has 8
24-hour contract personnel and 70 volunteer personnel. In
1994, 1800 rescue and fire calls were answered along with
public awareness programs, fire investigations and fire inspections with a budget of 1.4 million. The salary range is $44,318 to
$51,404 based on experience along with excellent benefits
including health and life insurance, paid holidays and sick
days. The Fire Chief is appointed on a yearly basis by the
mayor with the approval of the board of trustees and reports
directly to the mayor. Applicants for this position should possess a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible hands-on
supervisory/management experience in all aspects of fire service management including, but not limited to, public administration, inspection/code compliance, fire suppression, fire
prevention, investigation, safety, hazardous materials, training
and emergency medical services. A Bachelor's degree in fire
science management or an equivalent in a related field is
preferred. Must have a proven record of high performance
with exceptional leadership qualities and strong management,
planning, communication skills along with computer literacy.
The Chief's position requires the minimum certifications
and/or related experience as: Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter III, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Apparatus
Engineer, Fire Investigator, Hazardous Materials/First Responder and Fire Officer I (or related courses).
Interested and qualified persons should submit a resume of
experience, qualifications and references to Kenneth K.
Hamsher, Mayor, Village of Fox Lake, 301 S. Route 59, Fox
Lake, IL 60020 by November 20,1995.
The Village of Fox Lake, is accepting applications for the
position of Superintendent of Sewer and Water. Professional
individual sought to direct and manage growing operations.
The Superintendent is responsible for the Northwest Regional
Water Reclamation Facility and its 11 employees, the Local
Sewer and Water Department and its 5 employees and the Tall
Oaks Treatment Plant and Sewer and Water and its 1 employee. The Fox Lake Treatment plant is a state of the art 9 mgd treatment facility built in 1991. The salary range is $44,318
to $51,404 based on experience along with excellent benefits
including health and life insurance, paid holidays and sick
days. The Superintendent of Sewer and Water is appointed on
a yearly basis by the mayor with the approval of the board of trustees and reports directly to the mayor. Applicants should possess an Illinois EPA Class One Wastewater Certification
and an Illinois EPA Class "A" Water Certification. Applicants
should have a minimum of eight years of water and waste-water experience of which at least five years have been in a
supervisory position. Must have a proven record of high performance with exceptional leadership qualities and strong
management, planning, communication skills along with
computer literacy.
Interested and qualified persons should submit a resume of
experience, qualifications and references to Kenneth K.
Hamsher, Mayor, Village of Fox Lake, 301 S. Route 59, Fox
Lake, IL 60020 by November 20,1995.
The Village of Fox Lake, is accepting applications for the
position of Superintendent of Streets. Fox Lake has a corporate population of 7,500 and maintains approximately 70 miles
of streets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
maintenance of streets, public buildings, grounds and recreational facilities and purchasing and maintenance of equipment. The salary range is $44,318 to $51,404 based on experience along with excellent benefits including health and life
insurance, paid holidays and sick days. The Superintendent of
Streets is appointed on a yearly basis by the mayor with the
approval of the board of trustees and reports directly to the
mayor. Applicants for this position should possess a minimum
of 10 years administrative and supervisory experience in public works operations. Applicants must have a proven record of
high performance with exceptional leadership qualities and
strong management, planning, communication skills along
with computer literacy. Applicants must be a high school
graduate or equivalent and possess a current CDL license.
Interested and qualified persons should submit a resume of
experience, qualifications and references to Kenneth K.
Hamsher, Mayor, Village of Fox Lake, 301 S. Route 59, Fox
Lake, IL 60020 by November 20,1995.
The City of Flora (population 5,000), a growing industrial
based community located in Southern Illinois, is seeking an
aggressive, creative, detail minded individual to fill a position
of City Administrator. The selected individual should have a
minimum of five years experience in city administration with a
preferred Master's degree in public administration or the
equivalent thereto. A candidate with over ten years experience
in city administration may be considered in lieu of the Master's
degree. The candidate will be under the supervision of the
mayor and city council and will attend all council meetings.
The candidate must be strong in financial administration, including budget preparation, employee relations, organization
and communication skills. Residency requirements apply. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please submit resumes to Mayor Lewis L. Wolfe, City of
Flora, 122 North Main Street, Flora, IL 62839. All replies shall
be kept confidential. Equal Opportunity Employer and Flora
will not discriminate based upon handicaps. Applications will
be accepted until the 15th day of November, 1995.
Belvidere, population 17,700, 65 miles northwest of Chicago, a rapid-growing, progressive community, is seeking a
dynamic individual to fulfill the duties of Fire Chief. Prefer
candidate with Illinois Fire Officer II certification, or a four-
year degree in fire science, or an equivalent combination of
training and experience. A minimum of five years of progressive experience in command positions, including staff and
administrative duties. A consistent history of continuing education and training, with a demonstrated background of good
leadership and employee relations skills. Responsible for for-
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mation and implementation of departmental programs, policies and procedures, administration of $1.06 million annual
budget and 21 sworn personnel. Must have strong organizational, administrative and communication skills and orientation to community service. Salary range $42,400 to $54,100,
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 Fire
Chief Search Committee, 119 South State Street, Belvidere.IL
61008, postmarked no later than November 30,1995.
Village of Gurnee, IL (far north suburban Chicagoland
community near Lake Michigan and Wisconsin border) seeks
mature, career fire-rescue administrative professional to assume second-in-command leadership of progressive, growing
department of 61 personnel (28 sworn, 24 paid-on-call, 9 contractual) in service to 40,000 area residents and daytime population to 100,000+. Two stations and 30 square miles of residential/commercial/industrial/theme park/mega shopping center/high traffic exposures. $2.7 million budget; excellent
facilities and equipment; Class 4 ISO. Experience in incident
command, paramedic, training, prevention, and management
activities important. Strong leadership, employee relations,
communication, and interpersonal skills essential. Past year
calls: Fire, 1,358; Rescue/Emergency Medical, 2,181. Bachelor's degree required. Salary $60,000+/-; negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Apply in confidence to: The PAR Group - Paul A. Reaume,
Ltd., 100 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 200, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.
TEL: 708/234-0005; FAX: 708/234-8309.
The Department of Public Works is seeking a Senior Administrative Analyst for the Administration Division. Duties
include managing, directing and coordinating administrative
and staff support activities including coordinating the department's operating budget. Also responsible for administering the Naperville mosquito abatement program. This position also manages and tracks confidential personnel related
actions and general departmental activities. Acts as the contact
person with other departments and agencies and provides
technical and research assistance to the Assistant Director and
Director. This position may directly supervise a staff of 2 to 3
employees. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or Finance.
Graduate work or advanced degree in Public Administration
preferred. One to three years of experience in a related field
required. Salary low to high $30's.
Resume/salary history to City of Naperville, Human Resources, Dept. SAA, P.O. Box 3020, Naperville, IL 60566-7020
by 10/27/95. EOE.
The City of Lincoln, IL (population 16,200) is accepting
applications through October 27th, 1995, for the position of
Code Enforcement Officer/Health and Zoning Officer. Duties include: Supervising/processing building permit applications; review of building and site plans, on-site construction
inspections, and other associated code enforcement activities.
Candidate must possess knowledge and skills with the BOCA
National Building Code; knowledge of BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, National Electric Code, Illinois
Plumbing Code, and Federal/State accessibility codes. BOCA
training/certifications desired, experience preferred. Candidate should also possess good communication skills as well as
have the ability to supervise one part-time secretary and one
assistant. The position offers a salary range of $28,000-$30,'s
DOQ plus excellent fringe benefits package. Send resume to: Mayor John Guzzardo, City Hall, 700
Broadway Street, P.O. Box 509, Lincoln, IL 62656, Phone
217/735-2815, Fax 217/732-2145. City Residency required after appointment. EOE.
The West Central Municipal Conference will be hosting an
auction on October 28, 1995, at Triton College in River Grove
from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon. Some items to be auctioned include: A 1976 Chevrolet/Horton Ambulance, 350 cu. in. engine, less than 20,000 miles, currently in service as a backup
vehicle. Two 20 gallon gas tanks; A 1967 Seagrave Pumper,
low mileage, Detroit Diesel, 5-speed, 1000 GPM two stage
pump cert 1994, refurbished in 1988, body like new, mounted
5" hard suction, front suction w/30" soft suction hose, new
code 3 light bar, rear step rotating lights, air horns, alum. 24"
extension, alum. 14' roof ladder, hose bed tarp, 5" gated suction port, 3 air port mounting brackets.
For more information contact the WCMC at (708) 450-
0100.
The Village of Coal City is accepting sealed bids for the
sale of a 1985 International, single axle, S1900 Dump Truck.
Truck is equipped as follows: DT 466 diesel engine, 5 speed
Allison automatic transmission, belt driven hydraulic pump,
Anthony dump box, snow plow push frame, Swenson salt
spreader, 10.00 x 20 tires, all hydraulics and controls for snow
plow and spreader. The truck will be sold as is with no expressed warranty. A minimum bid of $15,000.00 is required.
Bids should be in a sealed envelope and marked truck bid on
the exterior. Sealed bids will be received in the village clerks
office until Nov. 27, 2 p.m., 1995, at which time they will he
publicly opened.
For further information or to inspect the vehicle contact
Jack Wilson, Maint. Supt. for the village, or Village Board, 515
S. Broadway, Coal City, IL 60416, (815) 634-8608. The village
reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
The Village of Romeoville has for sale a 1968 Seagrave 1250
Pumper, 817 Waukesha gas engine, 10,175 miles, 5 speed manual transmission, 500 gallon tank, 35' Extension & 14' Roof
Ladder, 10' Attic Ladder, 2 Pike Polls, 2 Axes, 2-10' Hard Wall,
Portable Deck Gun, Miscellaneous Nozzles and Fittings, Good
Condition. Best Offer as approved by the Village Board of
Trustees.
Unit Will be sold as is with no warranties. For additional
information, call Carl Churulo, Fire Chief, at (815) 886-7227.
The City of Effingham has for sale a 1953 Howe R-190
International Pumper Fire Truck, 750 G.P.M. midship water-
ous 3-stage pump, 400 Gallon Tank; 6 cyl. I.H.C. gas engine;
4-speed transmission; truck is fully equipped, except for air
packs. Ladders and pump certified yearly. Truck is in very
good condition. Everything works. Runs great. Minimum bid
of $1,500.00.
Send bids to: Effingham Fire Department, 201 S. Banker,
P.O. Box 648, Effingham, IL 62401. Will accept sealed bids
until November 10,1995. Unit will be sold as is with no warranties. For additional information, call Fire Chief Nick Althoff at
(217) 342-5334.
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