Village of Arlington Heights Illinois

Pump Operator | Water & Sewer/Utilities of the Public Works Department
           
The Village of Arlington Heights is accepting applications for the position of Pump Operator in the Water & Sewer/Utilities division in the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities include monitoring water quality and performing unskilled to highly skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of the Village’s water and sewer systems.  This position ensures compliance with requirements set forth in the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Act for drinking water. 

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with two or more years in basic water operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

This position requires the candidate to obtain and maintain within one year of employment, an I.E.P.A. Class C Water Operator License.  Also, ability to become certified and/or maintain certification for presence/absence Bac-T analysis within one year of employment. Additional requirements include possession of a valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License Class A with hazmat, tanker and air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within one year of hire. CEU annual credit requirement necessary for maintenance of Class C Water Operator License.  

Additional Requirement: Candidates must also be able to respond to emergency call outs on a 24 hours basis and make judgments about the Village’s response. Carrying a Village phone and 30 minute response time is required. Participates in snow and ice control operations.

Minimum starting salary is $71,748. Includes excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an online application. Completed applications including cover letter and resume will also be accepted via mail: Human Resources, Village of Arlington Heights, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; or email to jobs@vah.com. The fax number is 847-368-5990. This position is open until filled. Internet access is available at all local libraries.  For more information concerning the Village of Arlington Heights, please visit our website.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a physical and a  pre-employment drug screen. The Village is  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Administrative Assistant | Finance Department

The Village of Arlington Heights is accepting applications for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant position to work 25 hours per week 10 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday in the Finance Department.

This position performs diversified and confidential administrative duties of considerable difficulty and involves a high level of diplomacy dealing with internal and external contacts. Provides skilled administrative support for the department, which may include preparing correspondence, processing payments for invoices, ordering and managing office supplies. Duties also include answering multi-line incoming phones, assisting residents/visitors on the phone providing outstanding customer service.

The qualified candidate should possess a minimum of four years of experience performing a variety of administrative and secretarial responsibilities, computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, communication, writing and organizational skills, strong work ethic and the ability to work as a member of a team while handling highly confidential information.

Preferred candidate has a certificate or associate’s degree. Previous experience in performing financial tasks and the ability to keep routine financial records and to prepare reports. Applicant will be required to take software skills assessment tests including Microsoft Office and a typing skill test to create a baseline of skills. Minimum hourly rate is $30.92.

This position does not offer any benefits including; paid time off, medical insurance but will pay into an IMRF pension. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an online application.  Applications will also be accepted via mail: Human Resources, Village of Arlington Heights, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; or email to jobs@vah.com. The fax number is 847-368-5990. This position is open until filled. Internet access is available at all local libraries.

Equal Opportunity Employer.  Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment drug screen.

Fire Department

ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER 
For questions regarding Entry Level Firefighter Recruitment, please contact Kelly Livingston, Assistant Director of Human Resources, at 847.368.5152.


Police Department

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER
The Village of Arlington Heights population 75,101 is looking for certified applicants to complement our Police Department. The Police Department has 109 Sworn Personnel. Officers work a 6 day on and 3 day off schedule. 

For questions regarding Certified Police Officer, please contact Kelly Livingston, Assistant Director of Human Resources, at 847.368.5152.

Arlington Heights Offers

• Effective January 1, 2019, starting salary range based upon experience, $77,404 - $85,292. Top pay of $103,582 reached in three to four years; $66,924  starting for non-certified.
• Longevity pay reached after five years of service
• Superior fringe benefits and pension plan
• Health, Dental and Life insurance plans
• Permanent shifts on a 6 days on/3 days off schedule
• No residency requirement
• Specialty positions include Criminal/Juvenile Investigations; Crime Prevention Officer; School Resources Officers; Canine Handlers (3); Problem Oriented Policing Unit; Traffic Unit; Forensic/Arson Investigators; Honor Guard; Bicycle Officers; Field Training Officers; Less Lethal Officers; Patrol Rifle Officers; Motorcycle Officers; Traffic Crash Investigators; Gang/Tactical Unit; Task Force Assignments to DEA and FBI; MCAT Investigators and NIPAS/Mobile Field Force.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited institution
• U.S. Citizenship  
• Valid Driver’s License
• Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
• Pass oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, and psychological exam
• Pass medical exam including drug screening
• Previous status as a certified Police Officer in the State of Illinois for one year after completion of a probationary period
• Currently in good standing in the police department in which the person serves
• Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a Village of Arlington Heights Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the Village, and taken and passed such examinations as the Commission deems necessary to determine fitness for duty as a police officer. 

How To Apply
Certified Police Officer applications are available online; refer to the Certified Police Officer Application shown above.  You can also apply at in the Human Resources Department at the Village of Arlington Heights, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. 

Candidates will not be required to attend an orientation, physical agility or take a written examination.