The present Village Manager is retiring after more than nineteen years of service with the Village as Manager. Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills are crucial in working with elected officials, employees, state and local agencies and members of the community. A resident service orientation is essential. A minimum of 5-7 years of increasingly responsible and significant experience as a public management CAO or Asst. CAO in a local government setting of similar size and function.
Residency is preferred.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. BCR is a citizen and government based organization that works to foster economic development in the Byron area. Under the supervision of the BCR Executive Committee of the BCR Board of Directors, this position will recommend and implement economic programs that will advance comprehensive planning, river development, economic development, tourism, and main street business concepts. We are a historic canal town located 25 miles southwest of Chicago and are growing at a moderate pace. We seek an energetic, versatile individual with the ability to function in a fast paced environment.