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The Village of Wilmette is seeking a summer intern for general zoning, planning, and related community development tasks and projects. The intern will work an average of 40 hours per week during business hours at the Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL. The Village Hall is open for business from 8:00am to 4:30pm on Monday to Friday. The Village Center, where the building is located, is accessible by Metra, CTA and on-site parking is available.

General Responsibilities

The Community Development summer intern will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Development and will assist in performing a wide variation of tasks. This position will assist with the adoption and implementation of the new Comprehensive Plan. The position will assist department staff by responding to resident inquiries in person, by phone, and by email. The position will have the opportunity learn about the boards and commissions staffed by the department, including analyzing requests, writing reports, and attending meetings, as well as working on special commission projects, such as historic preservation surveying. The position may assist with code enforcement, such as site visits to view the subject of complaints and other work related tasks.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will be enrolled in a Community Development, Urban Planning or a related college program and have an interest in pursuing a career in local government. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). Experience with graphic design software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, inDesign, AI and Acrobat Pro is a plus.

Compensation

The 2026 starting hourly rate is $20.20 and 8 hours of paid time off (PTO). After the initial 320 hours of time worked, an additional hour of PTO will be earned for every additional 40 hours worked. The 2026 Pay and Classification Plan is located on the Village’s webpage at: Employment Opportunities, Compensation and Benefits - Wilmette.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should complete an online employment application found on the Village’s Self-Service Employment Opportunities webpage and attach resume and cover letter. The successful candidate will undergo a pre-employment physical examination that includes drug and alcohol testing, reference checks and a driver’s license record verification. The position will remain open until filled.

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The Village of Wilmette is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications to be submitted from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.

The Zoning Inspector is responsible for enforcement of a variety of municipal codes, ordinances and regulations which were created to promote the health, safety, and welfare of Joliet residents. Under general supervision performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City's municipal code enforcement programs including but not limited to zoning, signs, nuisance abatement, private parking citations, inoperable vehicles, code violations, and other routine and complex duties relative to assigned areas of responsibilities. Serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

In addition to performing property inspections for compliance with City Codes and Ordinances, the Zoning Inspector is generally first line of contact with the public. The Zoning Inspector will answer citizen complaints as required, prepare exterior property maintenance bid lists and oversee request for bids; and prepares reports as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of technical duties in support of the City's municipal code enforcement program; ensure compliance with City regulations and ordinances pertaining to zoning, parking, signs, nuisance abatement, and other related codes and regulations.
• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on violations of City zoning, parking, and related municipal codes and ordinances; interview complainant; conduct site investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; attempt to make contact at the residence or business in order to resolve violation; issue and post warning notices; notices of violations; corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedule and perform follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations and take photographs to verify and document violations.
• Issue citations for violations as needed to enforce ordinances and codes.
• Participates in administrative hearings and prepares documents related to violations that may require court action and attests for the City in legal proceedings.
• Assists other planning staff members and performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED supplemented by two years of experience enforcing municipal codes, property inspection or related experience.
• Current International Code Council certification as a zoning inspector;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a municipal code enforcement program including zoning, parking regulation, signs and nuisance abatement;
• Principles, practices, methods, techniques and terminology of municipal code enforcement;
• Methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations; Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance;
• Modern office procedures and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications;
• Pertinent Federal, State and Local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform municipal code enforcement duties and responsibilities;
• Interpret, explain and enforce applicable codes, ordinances and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement and health and safety issues;
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances;
• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner;
• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings; Research, compile and collect data;
• Prepare clear and concise reports;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Deal with difficult people, angry citizens, and upset business representatives and resolve their issues within the confines of laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, rules, policies and processes;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is having a High School diploma/GED; two years of experience enforcing municipal codes, property inspection or related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The International Code Council offers certification as a zoning inspector.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Valid State of Illinois motor vehicles license;
B. Must reside within the City of Joliet and/or reside within the City of Joliet within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire if the date of hire is after February 16, 2016.

SELECTION GUIDELINE:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check. The duties listed above are only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
A full job description is available in Human Resources upon request.

UNION SALARY INFORMATION

The Code Inspector (Zoning) position is an AFSCME Local 440 Union represented position
which:

• Requires you to live within the City of Joliet. If you are hired for the position and do not currently live in Joliet, you have 18 months to move.
• Salary starts at $62,428. This is not a negotiable starting salary. Step Increases are as follows:
  • After 18 months: $87,166
  • After 24 months: $91,418
  • After 30 months: $95,980
  • After 48 months: $102,856
  • After 144 months: $107,870
  • After 180 months: $111,042
  • After 240 months: $116,397

*Future salary amounts may change depending on yearly cost of living (January 1st) and new collective bargaining contracts

The City of Joliet offers the following paid benefits:

Vacation & Sick Leave (accrued monthly), Holidays, and Bereavement Leave as well as coverage options that share funding by the City and the employees for Health, Dental, Prescriptions & Life Insurance.
We also offer Tuition Assistance Reimbursement, paid Jury Duty and Protective Clothing and Equipment (if applicable).

Position is open until filled.

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The Village of Montgomery Community Development Department is seeking student applicants for the temporary position of Community Development Intern. This position is expected to begin work in late May and continue through August (approximately 10-13 weeks). The Community Development Intern will be responsible for supporting the department in code enforcement, administration of the adjudication process, customer service and other duties as assigned by the director. 

Primary Duties:

• Perform property maintenance inspections.
• Patrol community for construction work being conducted without a permit.
• Write notices of violation, perform follow-up inspections and write citations as needed.
• Attending Adjudication Hearings/Court and testifying on behalf of the Village.
• Assist at the front counter, permit entry, answering phones and scheduling inspections.

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 18 years of age 
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Full-time student pursuing a degree in Public Administration, Planning, Criminal Justice, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• General knowledge of zoning, property maintenance, licensing and nuisance ordinances, regulations and related codes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confrontational situations with professionalism and tact.

This is a temporary position for the summer months in 2026. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours weekly. Work may be performed in outdoor conditions and/or near vehicular traffic.

Hourly Rate: $15.00/hr.

First review of applications will begin on April 6^th. Open until filled.

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The Village of Libertyville is seeking a Community Development Summer Intern to assist in fulfilling a variety of Community Development functions. The intern will be expected to work with the Community Development Department co-workers to accomplish various planning and zoning assignments and activities and perform other duties as required. The primary intent of the position is to provide learning and professional development opportunities to an individual interested in pursuing a career in the planning and community development field.

Anticipated 2026 Projects

Working as a Community Development Department Summer Intern is about being a valued member of the team. There will be a variety of tasks to work on over the summer, depending on time available, interest, and priority projects, which may include:

• Records Retention and Storage
• Administrative Assistance
• Review and prioritize implementation strategies of the Comprehensive Plan
• Update Variation and Special Use Permit data into GIS program
• Assist in the review of Zoning applications
• Enhance the Economic Development program
• General Research and problem solving
• Occasional field work

Required Qualifications 

Must be enrolled in a college/university and in the process of obtaining a graduate, undergraduate, or associate's degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration, economic development, geography, GIS or a closely related field. Ability to work independently and work effectively in a team environment is required. A valid driver's license is required.

Seasonal Position for summer (May-August). Start/end dates flexible. Up to 40 hours per week (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Friday). Position is in person.

Hourly Wage: $19.00 per hour

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references with the subject line “CD Summer Intern” to:

Tony Repp – Deputy Director of Community Development
Village of Libertyville
325 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 203
Libertyville, IL 60048
trepp@libertyville.com

Application deadline: April 7, 2025

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Crawford, Murphy & Tilly is seeking an experienced transportation planner to join our growing transportation team. This is not a remote position.

As an Experienced Transportation Planning Project Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the Surface Transportation team, while providing the opportunity to experience new challenges in a dynamic environment. Join us and help shape the future of engineering and consulting. 

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Often overseeing the work of a small group of individuals on a project team 
• Contribute to the technical development of others 
• Act as lead planner of projects, particularly those of moderate to complex scopes 
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets 
• Responsible for project task management and adherence to project deadlines, budget, and scope 
• Responsible for project finances: proper accounting of job costs, efficient and accurate invoice preparation, and prompt payment of outstanding accounts 
• Ability to direct and review the work of project team members, coordinate with other groups, units and consultants for project support 
• Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development, redevelopment and address community decline
• Identify, monitor, and evaluate potential risks and claims  
• Support business development efforts with the ability to secure work with existing clients and help procure work with new clients 
• Prepare or assist in developing proposals and contracts 
• Confirm terms of contract are met and secure supplemental agreements as required 
• Coordinate staff for construction observation, site inspection, or other fieldwork, and may perform fieldwork 
• Confirm compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations 
• Properly close out projects in accordance with established procedures 
• Provide feedback to project team in a timely manner 
• Participate in career planning sessions with junior employees and provide input to employee evaluations when requested  
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Here's what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, or related discipline 
• 8 years' minimum experience in planning, transportation planning or community development 
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the project development process 
• Expert in ESRI ArcGIS, AVIPlan, REDIM, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite or other technical software 
• Expert knowledge in planning techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical deliverables 
• Strong ability to work with engineers, landscape architects and economic development specialists 
• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and standards 
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures 
• Familiarity with assessing and applying zoning codes; coordination with our traffic team on transportation planning work.        
• Proficient managerial skills to work and lead in a team environment while mentoring staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF Software  
• Ability to translate complex technical date into public facing formats 
• Ability to manage multiple high-volume assignments on a variety of projects, work in an environment to learn quickly and take initiative 
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions 
• Strong technical, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills 
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Demonstrated responsiveness, professionalism, and teamwork 

Ideally, you will also have:

• AICP certified or ability to become AICP certified within 6 months 
• Good experience with GIS

Physical Requirements: 

Physical demands very depending on the specific nature of assigned projects. CMT is committed to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. 

• Office tasks: Physical requirements are minimal and include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Fieldwork: including but not limited to site visits, field surveys, and construction inspections could involve more physical demands such as: 
  • Walking, climbing, navigating uneven terrain. 
  • Navigating job sites and construction areas. 
  • Lifting and carrying equipment, tools, or other materials. 
  • Physical endurance to withstand varying weather conditions and long working hours. 
• Travel to different locations can involve sitting for extended periods. 

Compensation

CMT offers a generous benefits program, focused on four pillars: Health & Wellness, Work + Life Balance, Financial Heath & Retirement, and Career Development.  To learn more about the CMT benefit programs, review the information on our website, Careers - CMT Infrastructure Professionals. 

The expected compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000 annually. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location.

How to Apply

To apply, please fill out an application here. Application is open until filled.

The Village of Downers Grove is accepting applications for a Seasonal Planning Intern.
Duties: Performs a variety of planning duties as assigned under the direct supervision of AICP
Planners.

Responsibilities

Duties may include assistance with the following:

• Permit review and inspections
• Production of maps using GIS
• Development and site plan reviews
• Conduct on-site fieldwork
• Assist with ongoing departmental work responsibilities
• General office work, including scanning and filing of plans
• Other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years of college completed; students majoring in Urban Planning
or a similar field are preferred. Computer skills in Word, Excel, and GIS are required. Ability to work independently and work effectively in a team environment is required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Additional Details

• One (1) open position for a flexible 40 hours per week
• Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The position lasts for approximately three months.

Starting Wage - $20.00 per hour

Apply Now

Interested applicants can apply online by clicking here. Only online applications will be accepted, except for providing reasonable accommodations. The position will remain open until filled.