What are the responsibilities and job description for the Village Manager position at Village of Park Forest, Illinois?
The Village Manager leads the executive management team facilitating key decisions regarding financial management, strategic planning, economic development, capital planning and development, and intergovernmental relations. The Village Manager is appointed by the Board of Trustees (including the Mayor); the elected officials are elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis and, in 2025, will enjoy an uncontested election. The current Village Manager is retiring after 27 years of service to Park Forest. The Village Manager and executive team are extremely collaborative and value teamwork which has resulted in a high functioning, long tenured senior staff. The village has an active citizenry with over 100 residents participating in 12 volunteer commissions. Park Forest offers unique services supporting resident quality of life through its parks and recreation programs, economic development and leasehold properties, and the health and housing authority.
Qualifications:
- Successful administration of municipal operations in a suburban city/village with the desire to innovate processes and approaches when appropriate.
- Will enjoy mentoring and developing staff by fostering a ‘grow your own’ mentality to ensure professional development and skill building occurs throughout the organization.
- Will exhibit a collaborative, welcoming approach with elected officials, residents, the business community, and employees. Will support active community engagement and resident outreach initiatives.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in public policy, planning or related field. A master's degree in public administration, business administration or related field is highly desired.
- Minimum of seven to ten years of increasingly responsible management experience in municipal government.
- Residency, while not required, is desired.
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Starting salary range: $195,000 /- DOQ with excellent benefits; the current compensation for the Village Manager is budgeted at $204,000. Employees will have access to Park Forest’s competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plans, and so much more!
Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references by March 7, 2025, to the attention of Kathleen (Katy) Rush, Approved Independent Executive Recruiter, MGT, or Ashley Eccles, MGT Senior Consultant, MGT. Confidential inquiries are encouraged to learn more about this opportunity by calling 847-380-3240 ext 122.
Park Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Miscellaneous Information
Expected start date May/June, pending successful candidate’s availability
Salary : $195,000