THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, ILLINOIS

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Voorhees Associates, LLC is pleased to announce the recruitment and selection process for the Village of Oak Park Human Resources Director. This brochure provides background information on the Village of Oak Park, its organization and service area. Candidates interested in applying for the position should submit their rsum and cover letter along with contact information for five work-related references to: www.VoorheesAssociates.com/current-positions. The first review of rsums will begin October 11, 2013. This recruitment is being conducted on an open, impartial, local, regional, and nationwide basis, encouraging applications from all persons wishing to compete for the position. All inquiries relating to the recruitment and selection process for the HR Director position are to be directed to the attention of the consultant working with the Village of Oak Park:

Gregory Ford, Vice President

500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 350 Deerfield, Illinois 60015 TEL: 847-580-4246 FAX: 866-401-3100 Formal applications should be submitted to: www.VoorheesAssociates.com/current-positions

PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Oak Park, Illinois (population 53,000). Exciting opportunity in a progressive independent suburban community located nine miles west of downtown Chicago. It is a fully developed, four-square mile, mature, historically significant, multi-cultural community. The Human Resources Director reports directly to the Village Manager and directs the HR Department in providing human resource services to a staff of 376 employees. Further information about the Village is available on their web site at www.oak-park.us. Bachelors degree in human resource management, industrial psychology, business or public administration or related discipline required along with extensive progressively responsible management experience. SPHR certification and/or Masters Degree is desirable. A combination of education and extensive human resource experi-

ence will be considered. Exceptional interpersonal skills, labor relations, strong organizational leadership, independent judgment, strategic planning, budget and management skills, and motivational skills essential. Starting salary is $115,000+/- DOQ. The Village provides an excellent benefit package. Additional position information is available at www.voorheesassociates.com. Submit rsum, cover letter with salary history and five references to our online application system by October 18, 2013 to Gregory F. Ford, Vice President, Voorhees Associates LLC, www.VoorheesAssociates.com/currentpositions. TEL: 847/580-4246; An Equal Opportunity Employer.

VILLAGE OF OAK PARK COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

Oak Park is an inner-ring, independent suburban community located nine miles west of downtown Chicago. It is a fully developed, four-square mile, mature, multi-cultural community of 53,000 that offers a distinctive urban/suburban lifestyle in a pleasant setting of tree-lined streets and well-kept homes that present interesting variety in style and price. Housing in Oak Park is heterogeneous with a variety of single- and multi-family homes. Oak Park is a residential community of choice, centrally located in the Chicago metropolitan area, connected by modern commuter rail and auto transportation routes throughout the region and convenient to local and regional highquality retail, arts, and cultural attractions. Oak Park is bounded on the east and north by the City of Chicago, on the west by River Forest and Forest Park, and on the south by Cicero and Berwyn. The people of Oak Park have a strong sense of community. A key ingredient in the quality of life in Oak Park is the diversity of the residents including a broad representation of various occupations, professions, lifestyles, age and income levels, and a stimulating mixture of racial, religious, and ethnic groups. Such diversity is Oak Parks strength. The community also has proud traditions of citizen involvement and accessible units of local government and school system, giving Oak Park citizens a unique opportunity to participate in activities affecting their lives, families, and way of life. Ernest Hemingway grew up in Oak Park, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote his Tarzan books there, and Frank Lloyd Wright built his home and studio there. The latter is a national landmark and a mecca for architects, students, and tourists from all parts of the globe. In addition to the home and studio, Oak Park has the largest collection of Wright-designed homes of any community in the world, including Wrights famed Unity Temple. Oak Park houses many architecturally significant structures from the Prairie School, stately Victorians, and imposing apartment buildings, including architect George W. Mahers Pleasant Home, which is also a national landmark and is owned by the Park District.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department is responsible for providing a centralized program of personnel administration for the Village. The Human Resources Department oversees the Villages personnel functions and is responsible for providing internal services to other Village Departments in order to recruit and retain exceptional public employees and ensure that personnel services are in accordance with the annual budget document and Village ordinances. The Human Resources Department is responsible for the following Village functions: Administering recruitment of Village employees for all Village departments;

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Managing employee benefit programs; Maintaining position classifications; Maintaining records of all Village employees reflecting tenure, qualifications and service, leaves of absence and related matters; Performing necessary duties in the administration of retirement and insurance plans; Maintaining and monitoring the Villages equal employment opportunity plan; Coordinating employee performance evaluation programs; Coordinating the delivery of internal employee training programs in areas such as customer services, supervision, diversity and coaching. The Department responsibilities include the selection, development, safety, coordination of wages and benefits, support of the Village Managers Office in collective bargaining and labor relations, internal employee communications, and organizational effectiveness for the Villages workforce. This department is responsible for staying current on all pertinent State and Federal laws, and to serve as staff support for the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and the Citizens Police Oversight Committee. The Village employs 376 full-time employees. The Human Resources Department consists of a Director, an Executive Secretary, and an Administrative Secretary. The Director is appointed by the Village Manager. The Director plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the Human Resources Department and serves as an advisor to the Village Manager and other Village management on all human resource matters. The FY2013 General Fund budget for the Human Resources Department is $516,092.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

The next Human Resources Director for the Village of Oak Park can expect to be involved in the following:

Work with key management staff and the Village Manager to develop recommendations and an implementation plan for the sustainability of current service levels. Monitor and evaluate outside consultants and vendors used to augment the recruitment and selection efforts of the Village Human Resources Department. Seek technological innovations appropriate for efficient human resources administration. Monitor, modify, and administer the selfinsured medical insurance program for employees by providing competitive coverage. This must be done within the context of pressure to reduce the cost of government benefits. As liaison to the Fire and Police Commission, ensure that eligible lists for promotion are kept current according to local and state laws.

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Coordinate with the Village Manager and the administration of the process for negotiation of labor agreements for ten bargaining units in a timely manner prior to the expiration of contracts. Seek improvements in employee evaluations and performance reviews to make them a more effective tool for department managers. Improve the provision of timely responses to employees concerns expressed through the collective bargaining grievance process, employee relations complaints submitted to the Human Resources Department for investigation and resolution, or the communication procedure for non-union employees. Train and support all supervisors in the consistent application of the disciplinary process within the context of collective bargaining agreements and Village procedures.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

The Village of Oak Park is seeking proven and progressive candidates committed to excellence in the field of human resources. The following factors of education, experience, and demeanor have been identified as necessary and/or desirable for the Human Resources Director to succeed in this position. The salary range for the position is $115,000+/- DOQ with excellent benefits.

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in human resource management, industrial psychology, business or public administration or related discipline is required along with extensive progressively responsible experience in human resource management. SPHR certification and/or a Masters Degree is desirable. Extensive experience in directing activities involving policy development and interpretation, collective bargaining and labor-management relations, personnel selection and testing, position classification and compensation plan administration, records management, employee benefits, health and safety, and employee training and development. Ability to act as a coach and mentor to staff members when appropriate. Ability to interpret and enforce applicable Federal, State and local policies, rules, laws and regulations. Extensive experience in delivering written and oral presentations to officials at all levels of the organization, including elected officials.

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Ability to be an advocate for employees when appropriate and within the context of balancing the needs of the organization with the needs of an individual. Proven track record of delegating to staff and fostering an attitude of teamwork and creativity in problem solving, while ultimately being accountable for the quality and effectiveness of overall departmental performance. Ability to strategically establish priorities while understanding when to focus on larger, big picture projects and when smaller efforts need attention. Superior skills in developing trust and effective partnerships with the Village Manager, Department Directors, Fire and Police Commission, supervisors, employees and other stakeholders. Proven superior communication, interpersonal, and human relations skills, and adeptness at interacting with people possessing a wide variety of attitudes and in a wide variety of situations.

Management Style/Personal Traits

Has complete personal and professional integrity, inspiring the confidence of appointed and elected officials, subordinates, and the general public. Projects a genuinely friendly, approachable style that encourages collaboration and the development of effective working relationships. Has proven and successful managerial skills utilizing a consensus-building, team-oriented approach to managing staff members. Has ability to remain accountable for departmental activities without unnecessary micromanagement of staff. Has the maturity and self-confidence to firmly and diplomatically present professional views, concerns, and implications of proposed policy actions that may be under consideration by the Village Board of Trustees, while also being committed to carrying out final decisions in a timely, professional, and impartial manner. Exhibits a style characterized by candor, directness, tactfulness, and diplomacy, with the ability to admit when mistakes were made, and when corrective action needs to be taken. Demonstrates commitment to encouraging creativity, responsibility and accountability in an environment that values a collaborative approach and embraces a setting where employees feel valued. Demonstrates genuine concern about the well-being of employees and involvement of staff members. Demonstrates flexible, adaptable and facilitative style with the ability to function effectively in a dynamic, demanding, team-oriented, professional environment marked by extremely high expectation levels.

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Maintains a calm demeanor during times of stress, providing thoughtful advice to employees, supervisors, department heads, Village Manager, and the Board of Trustees. Successfully models the leadership philosophy and core values of the organization. Demonstrates commitment to the regular pursuit of professional and self-development opportunities. Is easily accessible and approachable to all including senior staff, employees, and any other stakeholders. Is a good listener. Demonstrates a sense of humor when appropriate.

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