The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experiences:

• An ability to provide a visionary approach to implementing the City’s Strategic Plan “Block by Block” and working together with all departments to implement ideas and create change that will ensure the city has Strong neighborhoods, Safe Streets, Secure Incomes and a Sound Government.

• Well-developed leadership abilities and management skills that are based upon consensus building, visioning and problem solving. The Director must have a strong desire to work in a collegial, fast-paced, team-oriented environment. They must be a highly motivated, self-starting and confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  
• A bachelor's degreein engineering, construction management, public administration, public policy, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and extensive experience in Public Works is desired.  A master’s degree is preferred.  Seven to 10 years of progressively responsible public sector public works management, or public administrative or managerial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is desired.  Experience in a larger community at the assistant department head level will also be considered.  A Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation is welcome, but not required.

The anticipated hiring salary range for the position is $122,314 – $150,296 DOQ with excellent benefits. Residency is not required, but it is highly desired.  Interested candidates should apply online by August 30, 2019 with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least five (5) professional references to www.GovHRJobs.com and to the attention of Sarah McKee, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, Suite 130, Northbrook, IL  60062, Tel: (224) 282-8310.