EMPLOYER: City of Wheaton, Illinois
CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2008
COMPENSATION: Starting salary range: $125,000 - $130,000 +/- DOQ.TO APPLY: Submit resume with salary history and five references by June 30 to Heidi Voorhees, President, The PAR Group, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 211, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. TEL: 847-234-0005; FAX: 847-234-8309; E-Mail: resume@pargroupltd.com.
DESCRIPTION: Wheaton, Illinois (population 55,416). Beautiful, historic, full-service community located 28 miles from Chicago in DuPage County, seeks experienced public works professional to lead its Public Works Department. The Department consists of 88 full time employees, a $20 million budget (general, water, sewer and garage funds), and $3-5 million annual capital budget. The City is seeking candidates with a record of significant accomplishment in a full-service community that offers a complete range of public works services including snow and ice control, forestry, street maintenance, water and sewer distribution, fleet maintenance, and public grounds maintenance.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required plus seven to ten years increasingly responsible public works management experience as department head in similar or smaller community or Assistant/Department Head in larger community or combination of relevant experience and training. Professional engineering designation/MPA preferred. Strong general management, financial management, administrative leadership, and analytical skills required. Outstanding organizational skills, proven interpersonal communication skills, and well developed writing skills also critical. Labor relations experience a plus. Appointed by the City Manager. Residency not required.
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