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: [email protected].
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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