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Village Administrator PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR POSITION IN BRIEF PLAINFIELD, IL (44,308 est.) A dynamic, high-growth community with a historic downtown is seeking a progressive leader who is comfortable balancing divergent viewpoints and development pressures while maintaining Plainfield’s unique sense of community. Plainfield, the oldest community in Will County, is known for its desirable neighborhoods, excellent schools, and park system. The Village is focused on improving the roadway network to support commercial and industrial growth. Located west of the Chicago metro area between Joliet and Naperville, the Village has easy access to I-55, Downtown Chicago, and Midway Airport. The Village is a full-service organization that has the following departments: Police, Public Works, Building, Community Relations, Information Technology, Management Services, Economic Development, and Planning. Fire, library, and parks and recreational services are provided by other jurisdictions in Plainfield and Oswego. The Village Administrator reports to an elected board consisting of a Village President and six Trustees. The Administrator is responsible for the implementation of policy and the overall operations of a $86.8 million budget with a total operating budget of $29.3 million plus a $26 million capital budget as well as management and leadership of 150 FTE. THE COMMUNITY Plainfield is a prosperous and bustling community encompassing 26 square miles in Will and Kendall Counties. The heart of the community is Downtown Plainfield, a vibrant, pedestrian-focused destination which is listed on the National Register and home to a variety of unique restaurants DEMOGRAPHICS and quaint shops. Downtown Plainfield is SNAPSHOT also home to a number of special events, festivals, and parades throughout the year. 44,308 Population Plainfield, located at the crossroads of the historic Lincoln Highway and Route 66, Census Estimate is rich in history. The area was first settled in the 1820s along the DuPage River and it was platted by Chester Ingersoll in 1834. In addition to the Downtown, the $130,614 Median community boasts three other structures on the National Register and 22 local Household Income historic landmarks. Between 2000 and 2010, the population nearly tripled from (Highest in Illinois Pop. > 40k) 13,038 to 39,581 with new residential and commercial development. However, Plainfield still retains the small-town charm that residents love. 35.8 Median Age Outdoor recreational opportunities abound and include the DuPage River, Lake Renwick Heron Rookery, Settlers’ Park, and thousands of acres of parks maintained 52.9% Bachelor's by the Plainfield and Oswegoland Park Districts. Serviced by three large school Degree or Higher districts, Plainfield is an excellent community to raise a family. Plainfield’s major employers include: Diageo North America, Edward Health $86,646 Median Ventures, Plainfield School District 202, McDermott USA, and Logoplaste. The Disposable Income community also has a number of development opportunities: The Boulevard Place at U.S. 30/I-55 interchange (anchor Costco), 119th Street and IL 59, 143rd Street 139,216 Daytime west corridor, Village Center area at Wallin and Lockport, and the IL Route 59 south (5 mile radius) corridor. The Village is projecting 300 new single-family homes permits in 2021 with Population an additional 1,000 apartment units scheduled to open in 2022. With a strong Moody’s bond rating of Aa1, Plainfield’s financial health is secure. The largest source of the Village’s total General Fund Revenues (used for operations) is from State of Illinois taxes at approximately 42%. This revenue consists of Municipal Sales Tax, Income Tax, Replacement, and Use Tax. Property taxes are the second largest revenue source at 24% and charges for services remain the third largest revenue source at 19%. These charges consist of refuse collection fees (which are largely pass-through) and an administrative service charge received from the Water and Sewer Fund to the General Fund. Page 2 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS • VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR VILLAGE ORGANIZATION VILLAGE BELIEF Plainfield operates under the Village Administrator form of government. The Village President (Mayor) and Trustees are elected for four-year terms; in STATEMENT April 2021, a new Mayor and two new Trustees joined the Board. The Village The Village of Plainfield believes Administrator supervises and administers the annual budget and has full administrative authority over the 150 FTEs in Plainfield. The Village currently has in Responsive and Responsible one police labor union. Governmental functions include Police, Public Works, Government Delivered Efficiently Management Services, Building, and Planning. and Effectively By Professional The Village of Plainfield budget for FY2022 is $86 million including $26 million in Public Servants With Empathy capital improvements. There are 13 funds in the budget including two TIF funds. and Humility. For more information on the budget, click here. OPPORTUNITIES, PROJECTS, AND/OR KEY ISSUES The next Village Administrator will guide the community in a post-pandemic environment. Opportunities for the Village Administrator include: ALIGNMENT AND FOCUS Creating opportunities for dialogue, with an approachable and patient management style, the Village Administrator will need to navigate discordant views to facilitate the Board’s policy direction and provide clear direction to the Staff. PLANNING AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP It is important that the new Village Administrator direct and lead the Village through two significant planning efforts including an update of the Comprehensive Plan and establishing a new 5-year strategic plan. These plans will need to incorporate a diversification of development opportunities to respond to changing shopping patterns and reductions in sales tax due to online shopping trends. Maintaining a small-town feel with the amenities of a modern-day community is essential. SUCCESSION PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE COORDINATION AND Through regular attrition and staff turnover, along FUNDING with the pressures of working in a local government Physical infrastructure, particularly roadway expansion environment post-pandemic, transition of job knowledge and other transportation amenities, such as bike paths, to succeeding employees will be important. Onboarding sidewalks, and access to rail have been a challenge for new employees, continuing the culture of customer Plainfield due to the significant highway system that exists service, and innovation will also be an area of focus for and the continued residential, commercial, and planned the new Village Administrator. The organization continues industrial growth. (Plainfield is close to I-55 and Illinois to hire employees and promote initiatives that serve and Route 59, U.S. Route 30, and Illinois Route 126 all traverse reflect the diversity of the community. the community.) Other infrastructure system opportunities arise from Plainfield’s well-positioned Lake Michigan COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND sourced water system which has significant capacity. TRANSPARENCY These large capital Maintaining a forward-thinking attitude with an eye on projects will require continuing successful initiatives to engage residents careful planning and from all areas of the Village, including new residents, is leveraging of resources important. The new Village Administrator should serve as and partnerships a community builder helping to spearhead and encourage to ensure the long- interactive opportunities to enhance a sense of belonging. term success of the community. Page 3 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS • VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have/be: • A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible municipal government experience including serving in a leadership position in a community of comparable size and complexity. • A Master’s Degree in public administration, governmental administration, city or regional planning, or related field. • A pragmatic and collaborative leadership style with expertise and desire to pursue modern management concepts, principles, strategies, practices, and techniques. An attentive leader who will foster enthusiasm and creativity; an individual who is comfortable delegating to a skilled staff. • An experienced negotiator who will consider creative solutions to fiscal constraints, development challenges, downtown revitalization and preservation, and TIF district management. An individual who will seek and foster partnerships with intergovernmental agencies to leverage resources. • A patient diplomat who will educate and inform elected and appointed officials, the community, and employees while guiding activities and operations to achieve Plainfield’s values and mission. • An experienced communicator who embraces transparency efforts and who commands well-developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range is $180,000 to $230,000 depending on qualifications and experience. While residency is not required, candidates are encouraged to consider relocation. HOW TO APPLY Apply with resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references by August 6, 2021, to Kathleen Rush, GovHR USA. Questions about this position: TEL: 847/380- 3240 or email: [email protected]. Click here to apply. EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT www.GovHRUSA.com Page 4.
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