11/21/2024

Community Planner, North Central Illinois Council of Governments, Ottawa, IL

Are you energetic and ready to assist communities in their efforts to prosper? Would you like to work with community leaders? Would you like to impact the future of a region? Then we would love to have you join our team as a Community Planner.

NCICG, a regional planning agency, in Ottawa, IL, that offers professional services to member communities, is seeking an energetic person to fill the position of a Community Planner. The individual hired will work with rural communities in north-central Illinois with various responsibilities including, but not limited to, grant writing, research, interaction with the region’s elected officials, and community planning. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week and includes having all state and federal holidays off.

An associate degree or higher in planning or public administration is a plus. It is preferred if the candidate has 1-2 years of experience in either applicable program areas.

The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to work independently. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher are necessary.

A valid Driver’s License is required. GIS knowledge is a plus.

Please send resume with cover letter to klindeman@ncicg.org with subject line of “Your Next NCICG Community Planner is (insert name).”

NCICG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Pay Scale: $39,000-$44,000