Public Works Director

The Village of Olympia Fields Cook County Illinois has an opening for a full-time Public Works Director in the Department of Public Works. Founded in 1927 Olympia Fields is approximately 40 minutes south of downtown Chicago along Interstate 57 and commuter rail lines. The Village which is the home of the world-renowned Olympia Fields Country Club serves a diverse affluent population of 4700 has a growing commercial sector and is governed by a President and Board of Trustees form of government.

The Public Works Director is a key management-level position that directs all aspects of the Villages Department of Public Works (DPW) which comprises water sewer and roads. The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the DPW and will plan and administer all programs and functions of the DPW from an engineering programmatic and fiscally responsible perspective. The Director will provide leadership that ensures the provision of high-quality core services and amenities to residents and visitors and will operate in alignment with the Villages Three Guiding Principles: 1) preserving the beauty charm and nature of Olympia Fields; 2) improving the efficiency of government; and 3) protecting the Villages property values. The successful candidate will be an analytical yet creative thinker and problem solver with a strong public works background and fix-it personality; he or she will be an energetic professional who is able to prioritize projects manage service expectations and craft solution-based approaches to meet the needs of stakeholders. Additionally the Director will have demonstrated customer service team-building and communications skills. The position will report to the Village Administrator and is a member of the executive team.

• Plans and coordinates all programs and functions related to water including the Villages water treatment and distribution sanitary sewer and storm water management systems.
• Effectively manages emergency situations particularly those affecting the Villages water system and keeps Village administration apprised of status and resolution of said emergencies.
• Coordinates and manages all programs and functions related to infrastructure street improvement and maintenance including grading and repairs snow and ice removal swale repair landscape services and street/traffic sign maintenance.
• In conjunction with the Village president Board of Trustees and executive team the Director will be responsible for developing a DPW capital improvement strategy and annual departmental budget.
• Ensures the procurement of supplies equipment and vehicles at the lowest responsible cost consistent with the Villages purchasing policy; effectively manages vendor relationships.
• Implements the bid process for DPW-related Village contracts and works with the Villages engineer consistent with Village ordinance; complies with all governmental agency reporting requirements.
• Supervises DPW staff and is responsible for hiring evaluations and training; makes well-researched analysis-based recommendations on DPW-related matters.

• Bachelors degree in engineering (civil or chemical preferred) and/or public administrationMBA preferred. An equivalent combination of some post-secondary education and at least 57 years of relevant public works experience and training can be substituted for an undergraduate degree.
• Municipal public works experience and supervisory experience preferred.
• A Class C or higher water operator license/certification (ROIC) is preferable; must possess a valid drivers license and CDL license.

• Must be able to work daily hours of 8:00am4:30pm with a varying schedule that includes evenings and weekends as needed.
• Regularly attends and makes presentations at Board of Trustees meetings and staff meetings and participates in other meetings (on- and off-site) as necessary.

The salary range for this position is $115000 - $130000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our benefit package includes medical dental vision life insurance 457 plan(s) IMRF pension continuing education and professional training opportunities vacation holidays sick time and personal days.

Applicants may apply directly by sending a cover letter describing your interest in the position an outcome-based resume and three (3) professional references to .

The Village of Olympia Fields is an Equal Opportunity Employer.