| The Village of South Holland, IL (pop. 22,030 - 2010) located in Cook County and a southern suburb 3 miles outside of the Chicago city limit, was incorporated in 1894. Originally a farming community, in the 1960’s it transitioned into a bedroom community, with a large industrial park. The village is approximately 7.28 mi2 and features about 7,600 single family homes, 600 vibrant businesses, 30 parks, 30 churches, and a modern community center. The Village has no apartment buildings and no liquor stores. Its motto of “Faith, Family and Future” speaks to the deeply held values of the community. The Village government is well regarded by its residents as being good stewards who deliver excellent essential services. Consequently, the village enjoys tremendous political stability. The community operates under fiscally sound management, with a team of professionals under the direction of a Village Administrator. The Village is seeking a full-time Director of Public Works. This responsibility includes administrative direction over water & sewer, streets, facility & equipment maintenance, park/public spaces maintenance and beatification. The Department is comprised of 22 full-time members, including the Director, a Deputy Director, Superintendents of Public Works and Parks, general laborers, administrative assistants, and 6 part-time employees supported by seasonal workers. The most recent Village Budget allocates funding for the Department at approximately $9.2 million. The overall Village general fund budget is $25 million. In seeking to fill this position, the Village is emphasizing leadership capacity, and the ideal candidate will also possess certain relevant technical expertise. |
