MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
THE COMMUNITY
Morton Grove (5.1 square miles) is a diverse suburban community (pop. 25,297) that offers hometown charm and is
one of the best places to live in Illinois. The Village 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. Almost 20%
of the Village encompasses the Cook County Forest Preserve allowing residents to take advantage of many biking
and hiking trails, golf courses, and parks. Morton Grove is described as an “Incredibly Close” community of neighbors
that enjoys living in Morton Grove and care about each other.
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VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
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VILLAGE GOVERNMENT
Morton Grove maintains a Village home rule
form of municipal government led by a Village
President, six Trustees, who are elected for four-
year terms, and a Village Clerk. Elections are
held every two years. The Village President, with
the concurrence of the Village Board, appoints
the Village Administrator. The Village of Morton
Grove provides high quality municipal services
through eight departments:
• Administration
• Building and Inspectional Services
• Community and Economic Development
• Family and Senior Services
• Finance
• Fire
• Police
• Public Works
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MILWAUKEE NORTH LINE
DEMPSTER
WASHINGTON
GOLF
OAKTON
WAUKEGAN
Community Overview
# EMPLOYER
1 Xylem
2 John Crane
3 Amazon Fresh
4 Fareva
5 Quantum Color Graphics
6 Integrated Merchandising
7 Menards
8 Bunzl Retail Services
9 Illinois Bone & Joint Inst.
10 M.G. Living & Rehab
Transportation
Housing
Median Household Income
$102,940
$74,580
UNITED STATES
$102,940
$78,433
MORTON GROVE
ILLINOIS
$561,769,050
IN ANNUAL RETAIL SALES
$22,467
IN ANNUAL RETAIL SALES PER CAPITA
QUICK FACTS
Education
AGED 25+ HAVE
EARNED A COLLEGE
DEGREE
50.8%
Diversity
WERE BORN
OUTSIDE OF THE
UNITED STATES
36.8%
Open Space
Population
RESIDENTS
SQUARE MILES
25,297
5.09
86.5%
OWNER-OCCUPIED
10,033
UNITS
Home Value
MEDIAN
HOME VALUE
$366,300
Race & Ethnicity
1
INTERSTATE
94
1
METRA STATION
5
PACE BUS LINES
15
MINUTES TO
O’HARE AIRPORT
3.4
MILES OF
MULTI-USE PATH
DOING BUSINESS
12,842
WORKERS IN
MORTON GROVE
2,809,310
WORKERS IN
COOK COUNTY
Average Daily Traffic
39,500
DEMPSTER STREET
23,200
WAUKEGAN ROAD
TOP 10 EMPLOYERS
EMPLOYEES
475
378
300
200
200
154
150
150
150
125
WHITE ALONE
ASIAN ALONE
HISPANIC OR
LATINO
2+ RACES
BLACK OR
AFRICAN
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
INDIAN OR
ALASKA NATIVE
20
MINUTES TO
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
1
PULSE BUS RAPID
TRANSIT LINE
21.5%
OF LAND AREA
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THE POSITION IN BRIEF
The present Village Administrator is retiring after 50
years of public service, the last 9 serving as the Village
Administrator. The Village Administrator is appointed
by the Village President with the concurrence of
the Village Board and serves as the Village’s chief
administrative officer, the position directs, supervises,
and coordinates the administration of all departments,
offices, and agencies of the Village including supervising
the activities of department directors and ensuring
all municipal services and programs are efficiently and
effectively managed; prepares the annual operating and
capital budget and establishes an effective working
relationship with the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the
Village has three unions: the FOP for Police, IAFF for Fire
and Mechanics Local 701 for only 5 of the several Public
Works employees. The Administrator is responsible
for administering all collective bargaining agreements
reached through the collective bargaining process.
Financial responsibilities performed and/or supervised
by the Village Administrator include:
• Long-term planning and integrated budget
management and administration (General, Capital,
TIF districts)
• Financial management and long-range financial
planning
• Debt and cash flow management
• TIF analysis/management
• Procurement and fixed assets reporting
• Coordination of the annual financial audit by an
independent certified auditor
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Other responsibilities assigned to the position include:
• Attends and addresses Village Board meetings to
advise the Board on all matters concerning the
administration of the Village's business.
• Apprises the Board of current and projected
financial conditions and future fiscal needs and
makes recommendations for the expenditures of
Village revenues and state and federal grant funds
and prepares and submits an annual operating and
capital expenditures budget and a comprehensive
annual financial report of transactions and
administrative activities.
• Exercises general supervision and management over
the executive affairs and daily operations of the
Village government.
• Appoints and removes general employees.
• Assures all personnel perform their assigned duties
and that all laws and ordinances are properly
enforced or executed.
• Investigates and responds appropriately to all
complaints and communications concerning the
administration of the government of the Village.
• Recruits and establishes long-term business
relationships through a targeted Economic
Development program.
• Develops long range services, programs, and
improvement plans and creates mechanisms for their
implementation; receives proposals, studies and
approves plans for the organization or reorganization
of the Village's governmental functions; and makes
periodic and special reports to the Board concerning
activities.
• Other duties as necessary.
DEPARTMENTS
Village Clerk
Fire
Information
Technology
Public WorksPolice
Family &
Senior
Services
Building &
Inspectional
Services
Finance
Community
& Economic
Development
Corporation
Counsel
Assistant
Village
Administrator
Assistant to
the Village
Administrator
Village President &
Board of Trustees
Village
Administrator
Boards &
Commissions
Village Residents
Village of Morton Grove
Organization Chart
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
• The Village enjoys a stable political environment at the Board level which translates into respect for the staff.
A great deal of that derives from the relationship that has been built with the Village Administrator. The next
Administrator must continue to maintain and enhance that relationship through exceptional leadership.
• The Village is developing plans with FGM Architects for a new Village Hall/Police Station complex. The next
Administrator will be tasked with managing the construction of the complex within the timeline and budget
provided.
• The Metra Train Station within the Village will be replaced with a new $3.7 million facility. Assisting with the
project is a $300,000 grant from Metra. The next Administrator will take the lead role to ensure the project is
completed by the end of 2024.
• The Village has three TIF Districts. One is ending. The other two are very important to the Village’s Economic
financial stability, one including a 26-acre mixed-use shopping center. The next Administrator must have the
vision to target and phase in commercial businesses within the community under the long-term redevelopment
agreements, enhancing the Village’s fiscal strength.
• The Village is basically land-locked and has limited opportunity to expand. There are several parcels within
the corporate limits that are suitable for future redevelopment. The next Administrator must work to identify
potential developments for those parcels in the future.
• Morton Grove is a member of the Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission and receives their water from
Evanston under a 48-year water agreement. The next Administrator will continue to advocate for fiscally sound
management and operation of the Commission.
• As with all communities within Illinois, the Village is subject to unfunded mandates and dwindling state
revenues. The next Administrator must work with staff to find creative approaches for additional funding coupled
with delivering services in a more economic fashion wherever possible.
• Lead service replacements for the approximately 3,000 residential homes within the Village are in the
planning stages. The next Administrator will oversee and partner with the residents to accomplish the service
replacements.
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LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT STYLE
• Be an approachable individual who listens to all sides of an issue. Be a decisive decision maker.
• Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and be open to listening to other ideas and innovative approaches.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills through a collaborative leadership style with the
Department Directors, which in turn builds trust within the organization.
• Offer creative solutions when problem solving. Be open to changing the approach to improve performance and
efficiency.
• Be politically astute in dealings with the Village Board and other political entities the Village partners with.
• Possess the ability to articulate their opinion on issues in the face of opposition using fact-based data.
• Recognize the critical role commercial development plays in generating sales tax revenues for the Village and will
work with others to attract new businesses to the Village.
• Possess the energy and vision to build effective relationships with residents and business owners.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities by giving and welcoming feedback which contributes to building a
positive team spirit. Puts success of team above their own interests.
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively and empower staff by valuing their work and solutions for
improvement.
• Be a “hands-on” manager when the situation warrants, balancing involvement within the organization. Delegate
those issues that can be accomplished at the Director level.
• Be enthusiastic to join the Village of Morton Grove and serve as a role model to Village staff. Be civic minded and
be a participant at Village community events.
• Possess a sound understanding of the technical aspects of infrastructure improvements enabling successful
completion of each.
• A record of continuing education and training to keep up to date with innovative management solutions and
effective analysis methods.
• Have a proven track record of grant awards and management.
• Effective negotiation skills with the collective bargaining process allowing for effective contract administration.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Village of Morton Grove offers a competitive benefits package. The starting salary range is $190,000 - $230,000
+/- DOQ and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply online by Friday, April 5, 2024 with resume, cover letter and contact information
for five (5) work-related references to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Riccardo (Rick) Ginex, Vice President,
GovHR USA/MGT; Tel: (847)380-3240, ext. 160.
For more information about the Village of Morton Grove, go to: https://www.mortongroveil.org.
The Village of Morton Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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