Village Administrator - Forest Park

Who: Village of Forest Park

What: The Village Administrator serves as the Chief Operating Officer and directs day-to-day operations of the following departments: Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Center, Public Health and Safety and Finance. The position reports to the Mayor and the Village Council. The starting salary and benefits for this exceptional professional opportunity are negotiable and highly competitive, depending upon the background and qualifications of the successful candidate. The Village has full and competitive benefits and participates in the IMRF retirement program. Residency in the village is not required.

Responsibilities:

Candidates should possess these characteristics and skills: Strategic thinking; Proven leadership; Collaboration; Problem solving skills; Integrity; and Relationship building. 

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to Village Clerk, Vanessa Moritz at vmoritz@forestpark.net. This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than February 12, 2021.

Assistant Village Manager - Village of Orland Park

Who: The Village of Orland Park, a dynamic, progressive, growing community seeks an Assistant Village Manager to assist the Village Manager in providing leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Village.
The Village Orland Park is a premier community located 30 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop with a residential population of nearly 60,000, and is the commercial and retail hub of the Chicago south suburban region. Orland Park continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic, rural community to a dynamic corporate and commercial center. The Village Comprehensive Plan provides an overview of the Orland Park community, economic development, culture and more.

What: The Assistant Village Manager will serve as Acting Village Manager in the absence of Village Manager. In addition this position will provide high level staff support to the Village Manager, perform research, draft correspondence, and manage programs as assigned. This position will respond to complex citizen inquires as needed and coordinate department actions/responses. Oversees issues, projects and programs, requiring inter departmental cooperation or high-level response to residents or community groups.