Management Analyst Public Works and Development Services - Village Of River Forest, Illinois

Village of River Forest 

Village Administrator’s Office  

400 Park Avenue 

River Forest, IL 60305 

Tel: 708-366-8500 

Position Opening - Management Analyst Public Works &  Development Services 

The Village of River Forest is seeking an energetic, results-oriented individual to join the  Village’s Public Works and Development Services team in the role of Management Analyst. This  position will support the activities of the Department and serve as the staff liaison to the  Village’s Sustainability Commission. The Management Analyst is responsible for assisting with  the preparation and monitoring of the Department budget; assisting the Director with the  management of the Village’s scavenger contract and procurement related activities; acting as  the Department’s risk management coordinator; working alongside the Administration  Department to coordinate and execute the Department’s communications; and conducting  special projects as assigned. The position will have exposure to and participate in the  Department’s collective bargaining process, and will attend and participate in internal and  external meetings as a representative of the organization. 

This position requires an individual with strong communication and organization skills as well  as excellent attention to detail. This position also requires strong interpersonal skills, a desire  to provide outstanding customer service, and the ability to work independently with minimal  supervision in a team environment.  

This position requires a minimum of two to three years of work experience in a municipal  government in a Public Works, Building, or Community Development Department, as well as a  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or a  related field is strongly preferred. 

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $63,004-$91,640 plus an excellent  benefits package. Starting salary is DOQ. This position will be required to attend evening  meetings of the Sustainability Commission and, as needed, Village Board of Trustees meetings.  

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Trish Ivansek at tivansek@vrf.us or  (708) 714-3554. Qualified candidates should submit a completed application form (available at  www.vrf.us/careers), a resume, cover letter and three professional references to  tivansek@vrf.us. Position is open until filled with the intent of filling as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The selected individual will be required to  successfully pass a background check and drug screen.  

The Village of River Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC WORKS ANALYST - Village of Winnetka, IL

VILLAGE OF WINNETKA PUBLIC WORKS ANALYST
The Village of Winnetka is seeking a Public Works Analyst, a position that plays an integral role in the Village’s Public Works Department, and has significant responsibilities in the areas of public relations, program evaluation, budgeting, purchasing, project management, and payroll. Winnetka’s Public Works Department provides the following core services: refuse collection and disposal, roadway and right-of-way maintenance, snow removal, stormwater drainage and sanitary sewers, public facility maintenance, internal fleet services, engineering, and forestry. The selected individual will provide administrative and technical assistance for the Department, supervise customer service at the PW Yards building, act as the Department’s FOIA Officer, assist in public relations needs, serve as the liaison to the Environmental & Forestry Commission and work closely with the Water & Electric Department as well as the community.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, political science, or a related field. Master’s degree in public
  or business administration preferred.
  
• 2 to 4 years minimum recent work experience; experience in municipal government or public body strongly preferred.
  Other Requirements:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Good organization and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service and to work effectively with elected officials, citizens, and employees.
  • Good knowledge of business mathematics, statistics, research methodology, as well as experience with computer
  spreadsheets, databases and related software.
  • Analytical, planning and management skills that can be applied to maintain/enhance a high level of services. • Valid Illinois driver’s license and safe driving skills.
  The weekly work schedule is normally 37.5 hours in duration, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may be extended in the event of emergency, disaster, workload, administrative obligations, or work in progress. The position requires occasional work on some Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and attendance at evening meetings. Work activities are typically conducted in a climate-controlled open office environment and noise levels are usually quiet.
  This is an exempt position. Salary range: $57,301 to $77,006 (DOQ) plus excellent benefits.
  The Village of Winnetka is an established North Shore suburban community, located approximately 20 miles north of Chicago. The Public Works Department has 31.5 FTEs and a fiscal year 2015 departmental budget of $17.9 million; it is also largely responsible for implementation of the Capital Improvements Program. In all, the Public Works Department manages and maintains over 58 miles of roadway, 109 miles of sewer lines, provides refuse collection to approximately 4,000 households, reviews over 200 development plans annually, and cares for thousands of parkway trees.
  Candidates should apply with application, resume, and cover letter. Position open until filled. Applications may be obtained in person or downloaded from the Job Opportunities page at www.villageofwinnetka.org. Submit materials and direct inquiries to:
  Megan Fulara, Human Resources Village of Winnetka
  510 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL 60093
  Email: mfulara@winnetka.org Phone: 847-716-3545
  

Equal Opportunity Employer