The Village of Morton Grove (5.1 square miles) is a diverse and mature inner-ring suburb with immediate access to interstate, commuter rail, and recreational trail networks. Residents enjoy the comforts of suburban living, access to 400 acres of Cook County Forest Preserves, a mix of small businesses and national retailers, and is close to downtown Chicago, O’Hare Airport, Interstates 94 and 294, and is serviced by Metra trains and Pace buses. The Village has outstanding restaurants and shops and a balance of residential, retail, and commercial properties that provide diverse offerings to its residents. Morton Grove is described as an “Incredibly Close community of neighbors that enjoy living in Morton Grove and care about each other.” The Village provides high-quality municipal services through Administration, Economic Development, Finance, Family and Senior Services, Building, Fire, Police, and Public Works departments.
The Village only accepts applications and resumes in connection with specific advertised positions. Applications and resumes are not kept on file. If there is an advertised position you would like to apply for listed below, please click on the corresponding link for more information.
The Village general employment application is available here for download. Send completed application to [email protected].
Fire Chief
Internal Candidates Only
The Village of Morton Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Fire Chief. This is an INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY POSTING. To qualify for this position, you must be a current member of the Morton Grove Fire Department in the rank of Lieutenant or higher.
Overview
Under the direction of the Village Administrator, the Fire Chief is the chief executive officer of the Morton Grove Fire Department and the final departmental authority in all matters of policy, operations, and discipline, employee and community relations; exercises all lawful powers of the office; and issues such lawful orders as are necessary to assure the efficient and effective performance of the department. Duties as Fire Chief will also include duties as the Village Fire Marshal. Please review the job description for the Fire Chief position.
Compensation
The starting salary is negotiable depending on qualifications but will be +/-$165,000 for the successful candidate.
Application
To be considered for the position, applicants must submit the following application package to the Village Administrator, Charles L. Meyer:
- Morton Grove Job Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Memorandum explaining the applicant’s plan for their first year in the role of Fire Chief and goals for the Fire Department under their direction
The application package may be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Village Administrator’s office on the second floor of Village Hall (6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove). Include “Fire Chief Application” in the email subject line or on the hard application submittal.
Applicants should expect to participate in an interview on Thursday, December 5, 2024, or as otherwise directed by the Village Administrator.
Maintenance Worker I (Facilities)
The Village of Morton Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time Maintenance Worker I position.
Overview:
The Maintenance Worker I performs manual labor of routine difficulty involving physically demanding unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and performs related work as required. This specific recruitment is designed to fill a Maintenance Worker I vacancy in the Facilities Division under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Facilities. The employee will also perform the duties as assigned and assist other divisions within the Public Works Department. The Facilities Division team performs many tasks, maintaining and enhancing village-owned buildings and supporting various village- sponsored events. Consequently, a history of experience with operations in any of the following trades; electric, plumbing, painting carpentry and HVAC is desired. When not directly engaged in facility operations, this employee will also be expected to operate as a laborer assisting the Streets Division, including responding to ice control and snow plowing during the winter months.
Examples of Knowledge and Skills:
- Respond to staff repair requests courteously and
- Communicate effectively with facility occupants to minimize inconvenience when undertaking facility maintenance.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal
- Work individually or as part of a team to complete maintenance
- Possess problem-solving
- Ability to prepare and present job cost documentation, including material lists and time
- Comprehensive skill, experience, and knowledge of tools used in maintenance and
- Ability and skill to safely use standard tools, supplies, and materials common in manual labor
- Ability to perform and complete planned and unplanned facility maintenance
- Design, build, install, and repair facilities and equipment using technical knowledge, skills, abilities, techniques, and equipment customary to mechanical, electrical, painting, drywall repair, woodworking, plumbing, and masonry work.
- Diagnose problems and make repairs or work with appropriate contractors and other repair personnel to resolve issues with the facilities, machinery, or equipment.
- Repair and move office and facility furniture and equipment as
- Respond to emergencies at all hours, including, but not limited to, equipment failures, plumbing and electrical issues, fire alarms, and power failures.
The position requires responding to work-related emergencies 24 hours a day and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL. It assists other divisions within Public Works.
A complete and comprehensive Job Description for the Maintenance Worker I position is provided at the link below:
Maintenance Worker I Job Description
Salary ranges from $58,723 to $75,966.00 DOQ with excellent benefits (health, dental, IMRF). To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a completed Job Application (located here) plus a resume and cover letter to the Director of Public Works office. The above packet may be emailed to [email protected] (include “Maintenance Worker I” in the subject line.)
U.S. mail can be addressed to:
Village of Morton Grove
Attn: PW Human Resources
6101 Capulina Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
Maintenance Worker I (Forestry Section)
The Village of Morton Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time Maintenance Worker I position.
Overview:
The Maintenance Worker I performs manual labor of routine difficulty involving physically demanding unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and performs related work as required. This recruitment is designed to fill a Maintenance Worker I vacancy in the Forestry Section within the Division of Streets. Under the direct supervision of a Crew Leader, the employee will perform the duties as assigned and associated with the Public Works Streets Division and assist other divisions within the Public Works Department. Consequently, a history of experience on a tree/shrub maintenance or tree removal crew is desirable.
When not directly engaged in forestry operations, this employee will also be expected to operate as a laborer, assisting the Street Division with maintaining local streets. This is a laborer position that is subject to 24-hour callback.
Examples of Knowledge and Skills:
- Performs heavy manual labor, completing tasks such as digging and shoveling for the Tree Planting
- Operation of equipment needed to work effectively at heights required to maintain a healthy tree
- Lifts and carries supplies needed for forestry operations or repairing Village
- Safely operates all power and manual tools associated with the various operational divisions of Public Works.
- Carries or lifts branches when a tree is cut down or
- Safely operates chipping and stumping
- Posts or guard rail installation; cleaning after all repairs and severe weather events; being a flagman; feeding branches through a chipper; water plantings.
The position requires responding to work-related emergencies 24 hours a day and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL. It assists other divisions within Public Works.
A complete and comprehensive Job Description for the Maintenance Worker I position is provided at the link below:
Maintenance Worker I Job Description
Salary ranges from $58,723 to $75,966.00 DOQ with excellent benefits (health, dental, IMRF). To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a completed Job Application (located here) plus a resume and cover letter to the Director of Public Works office. The above packet may be emailed to [email protected] (include “Maintenance Worker I - Forestry” in the subject line.)
U.S. mail can be addressed to:
Village of Morton Grove
Attn: PW Human Resources
6101 Capulina Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Salary and Benefits:
Compensation for a Morton Grove Firefighter/Paramedic is governed by a collective bargaining agreement and varies by certifications. Effective Jan 1, 2023, starting salary is $71,889.00 with a top pay of $105,218 reached in five years.
In addition, the Village provides excellent fringe benefits, including a pension plan, other retirement savings options, health, dental, and life insurance. Other benefits accrued are annual vacation time, paid holidays, and floating holidays. Firefighters are also eligible for up to $2,400 additional longevity pay based on years of service.
Firefighter/Paramedic Work Schedule:
MGFD firefighters follow a 24 hours on, 48 hours off schedule. Overtime is available frequently.
Special Teams:
The Morton Grove Fire Department is active with MABAS Illinois and supports several special teams, such as, IL TF-1 Urban Search and Rescue, Division 3 Hazmat, Technical Rescue, Fire Investigators, and more.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- $25 non-refundable application fee (one $25 fee will grant you access to all three departments)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 21 to under 35 years of age by date of written exam (August 24, 2024), unless otherwise exempt by state statute
- U.S. Citizen, or person who has submitted proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
- Valid driver’s license
- Must have successfully completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and Aerial Ladder Climb Exercise within a ONE YEAR PERIOD prior to the written examination
- Vision: 20/30 corrected, 20/100 uncorrected, able to identify/distinguish between red, green and yellow
- In order to complete the probationary period, candidates must have obtained Illinois State Basic Operations Firefighter Certification and Illinois EMT-Paramedic Certification.
Applications:
Applications will be accepted until Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. A completed application and all required documents must be submitted in order for you to be eligible for further consideration.
Follow the link below for further instructions and the application process.
Morton Grove - Niles - Wilmette (MGNW) Consortium Firefighter Application
Questions:
Questions concerning this application process can be addressed to IO Solutions. The contact information can be found in the application link.
LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER
Salary and Benefits:
Terms, benefits, and other conditions of employment for Morton Grove Police Officers are governed by Village policies and the current CBA. Effective Jan 1, 2024, starting salary is $80,275 with a top pay of $111,827 reached in six years (Steps).
Lateral entry officers may qualify for starting pay increases. Officers who have completed two years of prior service as an officer will start at Step 3 of the CBA’s salary schedule ($94,306). Officers who have completed three years of prior service will start at Step 4 ($101,847). Officers who have completed 4 or more years of prior service will start at Step 5 ($108,134).
In addition, the Village provides excellent fringe benefits including a pension plan, other retirement savings options, and health, dental, and life insurance. Officers are also eligible to earn annual vacation time, paid holidays, and floating holidays. The Village also provides officers with a uniform allowance of $850 per year. Officers are eligible for up to $2,400 additional longevity pay for years of service.
Signing Bonus:
Lateral Entry Police Officers qualify for a signing bonus of $8,000.
Current Police Officer Work Schedule:
8 hour work schedule. Assignment to permanent patrol shifts. 6 days on duty, followed by 3 regularly scheduled days off.
Specialty Assignments:
Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician, Breathalyzer Operator, Range Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Tactical Medical Instructor, Peer Support Team, Community Liaison Officer, Tactical Officers, Detectives, Field Training Officer, Juvenile Officer, Traffic Officer, Drone Operator, Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT), North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF), Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS), and the Narcotics and Currency Interdiction Team (NARCINT).
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Currently is or within the past two years from time of application has been a sworn officer in good standing in an Illinois law enforcement agency for at least one year after completion of a probationary period and at least two years in total and separated from that agency in good standing; and
- Possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board; and
- Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a Village of Morton Grove Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the Village; and
- Possess an Associate Degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education; or has served in, and received an Honorable Discharge from a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
- Taken and passed such examinations as the Morton Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners deem necessary to determine fitness for duty as a police officer; and
- Meet all State and Federal eligibility requirements to be a law enforcement officer; and
- Be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License; and
- Have the ability to pass the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test.
Applications:
Click here to access the Lateral Entry Police Officer online application portal.
Applications will be accepted until November 4th, 2024, at 3:00PM. The Village must receive a completed application and all required documents in order for you to be eligible for further consideration.
Questions:
Questions concerning this application process can be addressed to the Human Resources Department, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois, 60053; or at: [email protected]
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
The Village is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to assist the Finance Director with a variety of accounting, payroll, budget preparation, supervision, records management, auditing and other operational functions. The Assistant Finance Director also works closely with other Village departments in budgeting, bidding and purchasing, auditing and reconciliation, preparation of reports and assisting with the review and management of employee health and insurance benefits.
The Assistant Finance Director will, under the direction of the Finance Director:
- Assist the Finance Director with various duties, including accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management.
- Supervise clerical staff performance of operational duties including accounts payable, utility billing, payroll and special projects.
- Supervise and modify front desk operations including customer service processes and respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Manage the annual audit.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field from an accredited college or university and have a minimum of 5 years experience in a government finance related field. The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:
Knowledge, skills and experience in generally accepted accounting principles; use of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel) and Adobe; customer service; understanding various municipal pension and health & benefit programs; organization; fluency in English required.
- Clear and professional writing skills and attention to detail
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.
- Ability to effectively problem solve and to prioritize and multitask to meet objectives and established deadlines
- Ability to work with the Village’s ERP to become in-house expert of the financial module
- Ability to develop functional skills related to utilizing other Village software specific to departments/tasks in which responsibilities lie. (i.e. Freedom of Information software, ticket & code enforcement software and other finance software).
Salary range $101,065 - $130,738 DOQ. IMRF pension and excellent benefit package included.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Cover letters should be addressed to the attention of Hanna Sullivan, Finance Director.
Applications may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:
Village of Morton Grove
Attn: Human Resources
6101 Capulina Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
PART-TIME DESK COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
The Morton Grove Police Department is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of part-time Desk Community Service Officer to work on the midnight shift. This will be a non-sworn, uniformed, civilian position within the ranks of the police department.
Regular mandatory hours for part-time Desk CSOs are generally a minimum of two (2) consecutive 4 to 8 hour shifts weekly between 10:00pm – 6:00am on the midnight shift and/or possibly 2:00pm – 10:00pm afternoon shift on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sunday. The ideal candidate should have availability during those timeframes. An opportunity to work more hours or additional shifts will be presented when available but are limited to 1,000 hours per year.
Duties include but are not limited to front desk reception, assisting police and the public in person and on the telephone, office support duties, copying, data entry, report writing, and other office support duties. May perform searches of male and female prisoners as required and physical well-being checks of prisoners in cells and holding areas.
Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills and must be able to communicate effectively via telephone or in person in a patient and courteous manner in a high stress environment. Must be able to comprehend, interpret, explain and make decisions in accordance to established department procedures and policies. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and must be able to lift 20 pounds or more. Preferred candidates will possess some law enforcement background.
Starting pay is $21.47 per hour.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to work every Friday. May work some weekends and some holidays.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Clerical/customer service experience.
- Strong ability to multi-task and high attention to detail.
- Self-starter and ability to work independently.
- Microsoft Office Suite experience.
- Ability to learn industry specific software.
- Team player and ability to interact well with others.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license and clear driving record.
- Candidate must pass a background investigation, polygraph test, psychological examination, medical exam and drug screen.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Application packet
- Submit your application, disclosure form, cover letter, resume and a copy of your high school or college diploma via e-mail to [email protected].
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
- Faxed or hard copies of the application packet will not be accepted.
- All communication regarding the hiring process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants must provide a valid e-mail address.
ASSISTANT VILLAGE ENGINEER
The Village of Morton Grove is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Assistant Village Engineer.
The position will be assigned within the Village of Morton Grove’s Public Works Department under the direct supervision of the Village Engineer. The position is designed to provide a variety of professional, supervisory, technical, and analytical project-based support to the Engineering Division. This position serves the public through designing and managing capital improvement projects related to water mains, sewers, streets, traffic signals, streetlighting, parking lots and pavement markings while assisting with the oversight of activities and operations of the Village’s Engineering Division. The Assistant Village Engineer reports directly to the Village Engineer (or their designee).
Specific Job Descriptions for the Assistant Village Engineer is provided. A link to the Job Description appears below:
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility, prepare understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications and other contract documents
- Have excellent customer service skills, strong written and oral communication skills, experience effectively multi-tasking, strong analytical abilities, good time-management skills and the ability to address engineering matters at varying levels of complexity and guidance.
- Have five years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience with demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Have an established record of building strong working relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Communicate effectively, build consensus and promote the exchange of information among external and internal project team members.
- Have proven experience in conducting research including gathering data, analyzing information, preparing reports and making formal presentations.
- Effectively utilize Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), BS&A, Adobe Acrobat Pro, other adopted engineering-specific and database management programs.
- Have the ability and discretion to handle highly sensitive confidential information.
- Be extremely organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven, and highly collaborative environment.
- Have the ability to evaluate the work of subordinates, engineers, contractors.
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering and at least 5 years of experience in Public Works construction.
- Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) designation or have “Engineer in Training” or “Fundamentals of Engineering” certification from the State of Illinois.
- Demonstrate a minimum of one year of leadership and/or supervisory experience. Experience within municipal government administration is strongly preferred.
Salary range $96,470 - $124,788 DOQ with excellent benefits. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Positions are open until filled.
PART-TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
The Morton Grove Police Department is accepting applications for the position of School Crossing Guard.
This is a seasonal, part-time civilian position with no benefits. Salary is $17.42 per hour and work hours are one hour in the morning between 7am-9am and/or one hour in the afternoon between 2pm-4pm in the afternoon. Please note that due to the quarantine, work hours may vary depending on school assignment.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, high school graduate and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to work with children and able to instruct them in the need of crossing streets in a safe manner. Must hold a valid Illinois driver’s license and clear driving record. Must pass a background investigation, polygraph test, medical exam and drug screen.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected]. or mailed/dropped off at the Morton Grove Police Department at 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053.
- Application Deadline: Until filled.
- For questions or more information, please contact Records Coordinator Johnah Fine at 847/470-5200.
- Click here to download the application packet.
The Village of Morton Grove is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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