HIRING SALARY RANGE

$61,815 - $68,769 annually

ARE YOU BI-LINGUAL?

Earn up to an additional $900 per year.

FULL SALARY RANGE

$61,815 - $89,632 annually

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS INCLUDES:

• Paid Personal, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
• Life Insurance Policy equal to your annual salary paid by the Village
• Pension w/ an employer contribution
• Premium Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
• FREE Dental Insurance for single coverage
• Language Proficiency Pay Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Wellness Events

Under general direction of the Director of Community and Economic Development, coordinates development applications, site plan reviews, collects and analyzes planning data; assists in preparing planning studies and reports; assists in policy analysis and formulation; assists in updating the Village's comprehensive plan; coordinates with the GIS consultant to maintain GIS data; reviews development applications and prepares staff reports for zoning changes, Text Amendments, Special Uses and Variances under the direction of the Director. Assists Director with Economic Development functions. Conducts field evaluations and inspections/assessments. Provides a variety of customer service front-end support to residential and non-residential customers at the Community and Economic Development counter.

Reviews building permit plans for compliance with applicable zoning, subdivisions, landscaping, and other development codes. Ensures that there is a "sign-off" by the Village Planner and/or Director prior to permit issuance and inspection to ensure compliance prior to occupancy.

Assists in the maintenance, update, and implementation of goals and policies identified in the Village's Comprehensive and Strategic Plans.

Assists in the maintenance of a computerized Village database as applicable, including demographics, land use, signs, utilities, transportation, public services, property availability and owner information. Development and maintenance of database includes field surveys, graphics development and statistical compilation.

Prepares applications, provides necessary documentation and coordination for special projects.

Assists the Director in reviewing and updating the Village's land use regulations.

Assists in preparing brochures for developers and citizens outlining and explaining the Village's development process and promotes development opportunities.

Assists the Director and Village Planner in streamlining the development process and working with developers and citizens as they go through the development review process in obtaining project approval.

Assists in the maintenance and updating of planning data and geographic information systems as it relates to planning and physical development.

Assists in the maintenance of the department’s web-presence, including the website, electronic communications, Location One Information Services, and GIS Planning.

Prepares staff review memos, under the direction of the Director and Village Planner for variances, rezoning, special use and planned unit development proposals for Development Commission.

Assists the Director and Village Planner with business and developer outreach and preparation of agendas and meetings of the Economic Development Committee.

Assists in administering Escrow Agreements, communicating with Finance and Code Enforcement Staff, residents, and real estate professionals to evaluate code violations and establish agreements for them to be remedied following the sale of a property.

Provides the Community and Economic Development counter coverage in the absence of primary personnel to assist residents with a variety of inquiries.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Urban Planning or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Experience in government planning is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid driver's license.