The Village of Thornton, IL is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill the position of Village Administrator.  Candidates looking for either an interim or permanent position are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess skills in a variety of duties associated with the position, including but not limited to: Providing direct supervision and leadership to Village Department Heads; strong understanding of municipal budgeting and fiscal management; economic development; labor relations and personnel management. The successful candidate will need to be an excellent communicator and have an approachable demeanor when interacting with elected officials, local business owners and residents. Strong writing and comprehension skills are also required. A bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field is required along with 10 years of management experience. A Master’s degree or other advanced degree is preferred with minimal management experience. Residency is not required. Starting salary range is $80,000 - $95,000 DOQ. The Village also provides a benefit package that includes BC/BS health, dental and vision insurance and participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Position provides tremendous opportunity for professional growth. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references by March 29, 2024 to Joseph Pisarzewski, 115 E. Margaret St. Thornton, IL 60476.

Cook County is currently hiring for multiple positions.

The Village of East Hazel Crest is currently hiring for two positions in the Administration department

The Village of Glenwood is currently hiring for three positions within its finance department.

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The Village of Matteson is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Director of Economic Development. This position reports to the Village Administrator and has a primary function of identifying growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships to expand the growth of Matteson’s tax base and increase jobs. This position will also manage and develop effective new ideas and innovative marketing strategies to advance the Village’s brand and increase communication platforms to inform stakeholders and residents about activities and accomplishments of the Village. The ideal candidate is required to have a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Economic Development, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree and a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation is desired. To be given consideration, you must have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in economic development, municipal zoning and infrastructure. You must also have extensive and proven experience in Tax Increment Financing and other incentive programs. Working knowledge of MS Office with the ability to work well in a team environment; strong sense of professionalism and discretion required. The starting salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a background check, drug screening, and physical at the expense of the Village. To apply to this posting, complete the Employment Application beginning on the next page. The completed application along with resume and cover letter should be submitted to the address below, no later than March 30, 2024. A job description of this position follows the application. Download the complete job description below.

Position summary: Reporting to the Village President and assigned Trustee liaison, the Building Superintendent is a senior department level position which is responsible to plan, schedule and coordinate the activities and projects of the Village’s building department and provide expert professional assistance to all Village departments. The Building Superintendent also provides direct supervision of other professional, technical and clerical personnel within the building department. The Building Superintendent is appointed by the Village President with the consent of the Village Board. DOWNLOAD THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW. Applications are available at the Midlothian Village Hall, 14801 Pulaski Rd., Midlothian, IL, 60445, or online at: www.villageofmidlothian.net /employment opportunities. Please send your application, cover letter and resume to Kathy Caveney at: kcaveney@villageofmidlothian.org

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responsible for processing accounts payable and payroll. Prepare bank deposits as needed and maintain the general journal posting of bank deposits and miscellaneous cash deposits. Assist with telephones, billing phone calls, and district visitors as necessary. Make trips to bank and other TCBSD errands, as needed. Download the complete job description below.

The Part-Time Economic Development & Marketing Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and marketing support to the Assistant Village Manager/Economic Development Director in carrying out the Village’s economic development initiatives. This position assists in research, data collection, marketing activities, business outreach, event coordination, and project support related to business attraction, retention, expansion, and community marketing. The role serves as a key liaison for business inquiries and actively supports the Assistant Village Manager in advancing the Village’s economic development initiatives, fostering strong communication and collaboration among developers, real estate partners, community organizations, and Village departments. Download the complete job description below.

This position is responsible for performing inspections/property maintenance in order to ensure that business as well as property owners are in compliance with the Village current codes and ordinances. The inspector will be assigned to a specific area of the Village to enforce property maintenance in order to ensure properties come into compliance to help maintain and improve Village neighborhood values. This person responds to residential complaints regarding public nuisance and safety issues. To be considered for this position, you must be at least 18 years of age and able to pass a drug test and background check. Please complete an Employment Application on this website, save it as a pdf or MS Word document, and send it, along with a resume and cover letter, to my email address at sbolda@villageoflansing.org Find additional information by downloading the full job description below.

It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. For immediate consideration, please Apply Online by clicking on the link here or visit the Farnsworth

The Director of Public Works & Water Department engages in intricate supervisory, administrative and professional tasks involving the planning, organization, direction and oversight of the Department. This includes responsibilities related to environmental management, maintenance of the water distribution system, supervision of sanitary and storm water systems, oversight of streets, streetlights, municipal buildings, parks and various other public work projects and programs. The Director is on call 24 hours/7 days a week for emergencies. Download the complete job description below.