Gurnee, Illinois (population 32,000). Dynamic, full-service community located 40 miles from Chicago near the Wisconsin border in scenic Lake County, seeks experienced public works professional to lead its Public Works Department. Home to Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor, Key Lime Cove hotel/indoor water park, Gurnee Mills shopping mall, and substantial commercial/industrial development, Gurnee hosts more than 100,000 visitors each day. The Department consists of 35 full-time employees and has a combined operating and capital budget of $11 million, including streets, vehicle maintenance, and utility enterprise operations, equipment, and projects. The Village is financially sound with new public facilities including a seven year old state-of-the-art public works building. The Village is seeking candidates with a record of significant accomplishment in a full-service community that offers a complete range of public works services. Collaborative leadership skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to progressive management practices are essential. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, civil engineering, business administration or related field required plus seven to ten years increasingly responsible public works management experience or combination of relevant experience and training. Graduate degree and/or PE desirable but not required. Outstanding organizational skills, strong administrative abilities, and well developed writing skills also critical. Labor relations experience important. Residency within or in close proximity to Gurnee is desirable but not required. Starting salary range: $110,000+/- DOQ. Submit résumé with salary history and five references by July 11.