DESCRIPTION: Evanston, IL (pop. 75,000), a dynamic lakefront community immediately north of Chicago, seeks experienced, proven, progressive candidates to lead its Public Works Department comprised of 196 FTEs and responsible for a budget in excess of $100 million which includes: operating, capital and enterprise funds. Evanston is home to Northwestern University and is an ethnically, racially and economically diverse community located along Chicago’s north shore of Lake Michigan. A City with a diversified tax base, a vibrant downtown, strong neighborhoods, thriving commercial districts, and beautiful tree lined streets.   Position is appointed by the City Manager. Qualified individuals will be expected to have a strong background in strategic planning, organizing and directing the administrative, management and operational functions of an urban public works department comprised of the following divisions:  Transportation (including a large public parking operation), Water and Sewer, Streets and Sanitation, Facilities Management and Fleet Services. Candidates must have five to ten years increasingly responsible experience in an upper management position in a community of comparable size and complexity. Requires bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration or related field. Master’s Degree or P.E. strongly desired. Candidates should possess strong skills and/or experience in effective service delivery, creative problem solving, and public presentations in a team-management orientation. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills essential. Additional information regarding the position can be found at the Consultant's website: www.pargroupltd.com.  Residency not required.