What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to the Village Manager position at Village of Tinley Park, IL?
Salary : $76,057.00 - $106,480.00 Annually
Location : Tinley Park, IL
Job Type : Full-Time (40 Hours)
Job Number : 2025-00215
Department : Village Manager's Office
Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Residency Requirement : : All full-time employees in this position are required to reside within 30 miles from any border of Tinley Park within 12 months of employment date. Residency in Indiana is not permitted.
Application Process Requirements : : Target Hiring Range : $85,000 - $95,000, DOQ. Must include 3 professional references at time of application.
Opportunity at a Glance
The Village of Tinley Park (population approx. 56,000) is a vibrant, progressive community located in the fast- growing Interstate 80 corridor in southwest suburban Chicago. As the 14th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago boasting a residential population of 57,000 residents and nearly 1,000 businesses, this exceptional community possesses everything from a fun and lively Downtown district to flourishing residential neighborhoods to thriving corporate, commercial and entertainment centers, all tied together under Tinley Park's Life Amplified brand. Tinley Park is proud of its excellent community, which enjoys a low crime rate with a first-rate police department that makes residents feel safe, and our award-winning Finance and Fire departments are the envy of surrounding communities. Tinley Park is a village on the move, with many new developments in the works that are sure to shape our future for years to come.
The Village of Tinley Park has an exciting opportunity for a municipal government professional to join the Village Manager's Office in the role of Assistant to the Village Manager . Under the direction of the Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager, this position will provide administrative support implementing Village policies and programs as established by the Village Board.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant to the Village Manager will provide a broad range of administrative support and project management related to village-wide initiatives and day-to-day municipal operations directly assisting the Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager. Scope of responsibilities include general administrative duties and special assignments including risk management, licensing functions, strategic planning, budget management, organizational training, and organizational efficiencies.
Primary duties include assisting in village board agenda preparation including drafting, reviewing, and finalizing agenda items as well as performing research and preparing correspondence. Will conduct comprehensive studies and analysis of a wide range of municipal policies, programs, organizational structures, procedures, services, and make recommendations. Will assist in the preparation, coordination, review, and presentation of the Village's annual operating and capital improvement budget including coordinating budget with Finance Department staff and discussing budget proposals with departmental representatives. This position will also serve as project coordinator for a variety of projects and initiatives from the Village Manager's office including liability insurance, numerous licensing functions, village-wide training initiatives, grant processes, and numerous other sensitive projects.
In addition, this position will handle constituent services and respond to questions from the public (residents, businesses, etc.), handle intergovernmental relations as delegated by the Village Manager, participate in staff meetings, support discussion and review of village issues and priorities, serve as a liaison for projects having a general village-wide impact, and assist commission and committee liaisons.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Masters Degree in Public or Business Administration is required. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in city or village government in an administrative or management position is required.
Our ideal candidate will be a local government professional with a passion for local government, an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and be self-motivated. They will be familiar with principles, practices, and objectives of municipal government. They will be flexible, creative, decisive, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities. Must have a strong desire and ability to identify process enhancements and serve as a key contributor to leadership. They will also be able to foster effective relationships with staff throughout the Village and at all levels. Must be able to develop work methods and procedures with initiative and good judgment and use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new challenges. They will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate solid written and presentation skills. They must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and use necessary discretion in the execution of job duties.
The Village of Tinley Park offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. In addition, paid holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days are provided.
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Salary : $76,057 - $106,480
