Village of Arlington Heights

The Village of Arlington Heights is hiring for a variety of full-time and seasonal positions! Explore opportunities within Health & Human Services, Building & Life Safety, Planning & Community Development, and Public Works & Engineering, and become part of a dedicated team committed to public service, all while advancing your career and making an impact in the community! Apply today at vah.com/careers.

A HUGE congratulations are in order for #FireFriday! ???? The Arlington Heights Fire Department was recognized by Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal for the contributions to fire safety education, and the incredible accomplishment of installing 1,000 smoke alarms through the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program! Arlington Heights is one of only three Fire Departments to install 1,000 smoke alarms since the start of the program! Congratulations to the Arlington Heights Fire Department, including Laura Potts, Fire Department Administrative Assistant; Dave Roberts, Division Chief; Lance Harris, Fire Chief; Joe Forde, Firefighter/Paramedic.

Thank you Township High School District 214 for letting us take part in the 2025 Skilled Trades Fair! Our Public Works & Engineering Department, Arlington Heights Police Department, and Fire Department shared their knowledge and experience with students looking for information about post-secondary career options. Each Department spoke with students, answered questions, and provided guidance on how they can pursue careers in skilled trades and public service through opportunities at the Village of Arlington Heights. Start your journey with the Village at vah.com/careers.

Happy Social Worker Month! The philosophy of the Village’s Social Services Division is to empower residents by strengthening self-efficacy and providing solution-focused services that create real change. Through our holistic approach, we effectively connect residents to resources, collaborating with local agencies to address a range of challenges. From mental health services, the holiday assistance program, senior and disability social work programs, and financial assistance including after school scholarships for Park District programs, the Village's Social Service Division serves our community every day! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gaM8HSaa

The Village of Arlington Heights is #hiring its next Director of Health & Human Services! If you're a visionary leader passionate about community health and public service, we invite you to apply and help us build a stronger, more connected, Arlington Heights! Know someone who might be a good fit? Spread the word! We're accepting applications through April 4, 2025. Apply today at vah.com/careers.

After a 38-year career in public service, James McCalister, Director of Health & Human Services, will retire at the end of May. James' career with the Village spanned more than three decades, during which he played a role in numerous initiatives that directly benefited the residents of Arlington Heights. "James has been a vital asset to our community,” Village Manager Randy Recklaus said. “He played an integral role in shaping and strengthening the community health and social services function of the Village, becoming leaders in our region. His calm, nurturing leadership style, strong collaboration with other departments, and unwavering loyalty to this community and its residents will be deeply missed." Read more about James' contributions to Arlington Heights on our website: https://lnkd.in/gn5X3Ezz

Time flies when you're having fun... and so does your extra hour of sleep! Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9th, for Daylight Saving Time! While you're changing your clocks, check your smoke alarm batteries too — because when it comes to safety, there's no snooze button. Need a hand? Arlington Heights residents can sign up for a FREE smoke alarm installation at vah.com/smokealarms.

During Women in Construction week, we also want to highlight Tiffany Schmoker, who has spent 17 years with the Public Works and Engineering Department! As an Engineering Data Coordinator, Tiffany is responsible for the collection of all Engineering data for traffic analysis, line of site, and school zone assessments. She also assists with database administration, utility requests, and GIS data collection. Fun fact: Tiffany's parents owned a construction company that did commercial drywall work in the area! Thanks for all you do, Tiffany!

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and many people will be celebrating with parades, parties or green drinks. The Arlington Heights Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a stepped-up traffic safety campaign, March 7th - 18th. Don’t press your luck — plan a sober ride home before the celebrations begin. Sláinte to safe choices! ??

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is developing the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan to identify improvements in roadway, transit, bike, and pedestrian transportation. The plan will recommend how funding should be allocated for transportation projects. Your input is important! Please take a few minutes to share how YOU get around, and ways travel can be more convenient by completing CMAP's questionnaire at https://cmap.is/rtp.