The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is currently seeking a dedicated professional to join a first-rate Public Works department through the position of Deputy Director. The department has an annual budget of $9.5 Million and consists of 22 full-time employees, 8 part-time employees and 7 seasonal employees.

Position Qualifications: The Village seeks an experienced and knowledgeable leader to manage a broad range of public works and park services, with an operating and administrative emphasis on parks and public space maintenance. The ideal candidate will be a leader who shows initiative and has exceptional organizational and public service skills. The selected individual will also possess competencies in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to, written and oral communications, personnel and budget management, capital planning, park and sports field maintenance, and command of basic Microsoft Office products. A minimum Associates Degree in either public administration, park & recreation administration, civil engineering or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in a related field. A Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) or more years of experience in public works or park/recreational operations are highly preferred, but a similar combination of education and experience will be considered. Valid Illinois Class B commercial driver’s license required within twelve (12) months of hire.

Essential Functions: Assist the Director in planning, directing and administrating the activities of the department, including the preparation and management of the department’s annual budget and capital improvement program. Exercise command over the department during the absence of the Director.

Administrative direction of five (5) divisions: Parks, Public Spaces, Streets and Sanitation, Water Supply, and Facility & Equipment Maintenance. Supervise the Crew Chiefs of each division and manage daily work order activity to ensure the fulfillment of daily responsibilities and exceptional customer care.

A successful candidate must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, employees, unions, village officials, and fellow supervisors; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization and not themselves; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors.

The current salary range is $67,782.00 – $90,375.00 contingent upon qualifications, along with an excellent fringe benefit package.

The Village of South Holland reserves the right to conduct a background check, medical examination, polygraph screening, and psychological screening on any applicant. The Deputy Director must reside within the Village limits within one year of the date of employment.

To apply, send resume and salary history to Director of Personnel Services, Mike Veronie, 16226 Wausau Ave., South Holland, IL 60473. All applications are kept confidential. Faxes and e-mails are not accepted. Resumes must be received by October 24, 2014.

The Village of South Holland is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment. www.southholland.org