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Job Openings

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Firefighter - Village of Carpentersville

The Fire and Police Commission will be conducting a MANDATORY orientation session on:

Monday May 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Carpentersville Village Hall, 1200 L.W. Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, Il

Applications can only be obtained at this orientation. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have a High School Diploma or equivalent, State Certified Fire Fighter II and EMT-B Certification, (EMT-P Certification at time of hire). Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Candidates will be required to pass written and oral examination.

Residency Requirements: Must reside within 40 miles of the Village limits within one year of the date of hire.

Preference points will be given during the testing process for Military and Education as allowed by law.

Starting Salary $55,103.00

All applications submitted and all examination papers will become the property of the Carpentersville Board of Fire and Police Commission.

Any questions please call (847)426-2131, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Engineering Intern

The Village of Carpentersville, Illinois, has an immediate need for an Engineering Intern within the Engineering Division of the Community Development Department.

This position will be providing full-time, temporary (40 hours per week, no overtime) for no more than 12 weeks. Tasks could include construction observation, construction documentation, and field survey work associated with roadway and utility project; as well as minor general office tasks. The intern could work with other department and consultant staff.

Minimum requirements include: current student or recent graduate with course study in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license.

This is a short-term employment position without benefits. The work period is from date of hire to no more than 12 weeks.

Hourly pay range between $10.00 and $10.75 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Submit resume no later than Friday, May 11, 2012, to Ed Szydlowski, Capital Projects Manager, Village of Carpentersville, 1200 L.W. Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110, or eszydlowski@vil.carpentersville.il.us . The Village of Carpentersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Payroll Administrator (formerly listed as Payroll Specialist)

The Village of Carpentersville is seeking a full-time, experienced Payroll Administrator. This position must keep current with all changing tax laws and regulations concerning payroll administration and personnel recordkeeping and is expected to develop improvements in the payroll administration and personnel recordkeeping systems in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency and accuracy. This position will perform a variety of payroll functions in connection with the processing of payroll checks for Village employees and will complete all state and federal payroll filing requirements according to specified deadlines. This position works closely with the Human Resources Department to ensure accurate processing regarding wage deductions for health insurance, pensions, and other benefits offered by the Village and develops improvements in the Village's systems affecting wages and benefits to improve the Village's position in collective bargaining negotiations.

Duties include processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis; preparing payroll/benefit journal entries; setting up and sending all ACH direct deposits; ensuring that payroll taxes are sent to the appropriate state and federal agencies; completing 941 and 501 reports according to specified deadlines; wiring dollars and sending reports monthly to IMRF; tracking benefit time through the Village's financial software (MUNIS); providing customer service to employees by answering questions regarding policies and procedures; responding to employment verification and court-ordered garnishment requests; recording all changes in accordance with the Employer's Tax Guide (circular E); tracking and recording all collective bargaining agreement changes; reconciling and completing year-end W-2s; and assisting with front-counter customer service and cash receipt batching.

Requirements for this position include a minimum of 5 years' recent experience administering payroll; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidential information; proficiency in Microsoft office; demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct; good organizational, follow through, and time management skills; excellent attention to detail; and a friendly, positive, and helpful attitude. Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/certification and experience. Certification as a Certified Payroll Professional is required within two years of hire. MUNIS experience and ability to speak Spanish are desirable.

Starting pay is $19.84 +/- depending on qualifications. The Village of Carpentersville offers a competitive benefits' package.

Position is open until May 15, 2012. Submit a cover letter, resume, and job application to Linda Mogren, Human Resources Director, Village of Carpentersville, 1200 L.W. Besinger Drive, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110, or lmogren@vil.carpentersville.il.us . The Village of Carpentersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer