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The Village of Antioch is a community of approximately 15,000 people and is located on the Illinois/Wisconsin border halfway between Milwaukee and Chicago at the northwest corner of Lake County. Historically, a gateway to the recreational activities of the Chain of Lakes, Antioch contains a historic downtown that continues to attract new businesses. Antioch is surrounded by Lake County Forest Preserves and the Village takes great pride in its natural resources, as well as it’s unique downtown with vintage and historic buildings and locally owned shops, bars, coffee shops and restaurants. The Village of Antioch is seeking experienced, qualified and team-oriented applicants for the position of Director of Community Development. Under the general direction of the Village Administrator, The Director of Community Development directs, coordinates, and sets long-range goals for, and oversees the Village’s planning, zoning, and building functions and staff.

This position also oversees activities such as code compliance, economic development, grants administration, building and housing permitting and inspections, as well as land use regulations.

In addition, this role will act as the liaison with the Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Preservation Commission, serve as Zoning Administrator, and is responsible for interpreting all Village zoning codes.

Qualified Applicants should have knowledge of the following:

• Professional background in historic preservation including an understanding of landmarking historic structures and neighborhoods, preservation principles, and historic architectural styles.
• Current economic and demographic trends.
• Financial, purchasing and budget administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, performance reviews and employee trainings and discipline process.
• Urban planning principles, architecture, urban design, landscape design, zoning
  laws, and best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college in Public Administration, Governmental Administration, Regional Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field required. Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning or related field including a minimum of five years supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position.

The annual salary range is $102,979 - $125,046 and is DOQ. An excellent benefits package is available.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit a completed application (available on our website); cover letter, resume and work-related references to:

Village of Antioch
Attn: Lori Romine, Human Resources
874 Main St
Antioch IL 60002

Or Email to: lromine@antioch.il.gov

The Village of Antioch provides Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, relation, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Champaign invests in its neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Wellness Program, which assesses neighborhood conditions and promotes safe and affordable housing, well-maintained private and public spaces, public safety, adequate public infrastructure, and community engagement. Consider joining the team that helps make these outcomes possible as a Community Development Specialist in the Neighborhood Services Department. The anticipated start date is February 2025.

Benefits include paid sick, personal, and vacation leave and 12 holidays per year, health and life insurance, and a pension through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). View the complete Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Fringe Benefit Summary at champaignil.gov/salaries.

Responsibilities of Position

The Community Development Specialist develops and implements housing rehabilitation and community development projects, programs, and services that revitalize existing housing stock, create new housing, and/or enhance the physical environment within neighborhoods. Such programs and projects typically involve using federal and state grant funds and complying with regulatory requirements.

The annual starting salary range is $72,826 - $82,905, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, November 24, 2024.

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business or public administration or a related field.

• Experience in program administration or project management.

• An equivalent combination of work experience and education demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

• Knowledge of urban planning or community development principles and practices.

• Experience collecting and analyzing information and preparing reports.

• Current state-issued driver’s license with good driving record.

• Ability to occasionally work outside of regular work hours to attend meetings and events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning, business or public administration, or a related field.

• Academic or professional experience with mapping and spatial analysis and graphics programs, including GIS and Adobe Creative Cloud products.

• Knowledge and/or experience with U.S. Housing and Urban Development programs (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, etc.).

• Experience giving presentations.

• Experience with grant writing, regulatory compliance, contracting, and determining income eligibility/underwriting.

Drug screening, driving abstract, and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $72,826 - $82,905, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Click here for the complete job advertisement and to apply online.

The Village of Lombard is seeking a full-time Director of Economic Development & Planning within the Community Development Department.

Lombard’s rich history and sense of community provide a solid backdrop for today’s bustling modern Village. A central location within the Chicago region, direct access to two interstate highways, and available land and facilities provide for a strong economic base. The I-88/Butterfield Road Corridor includes modern office buildings with corporate clients, along with an evolving and strong retail presence at Yorktown Center. Additional commercial corridors provide a variety of convenience retail and restaurant activities. Eleven office and industrial parks offer quality office, warehouse and light assembly space options. Historic Downtown Lombard continues to transform into a vibrant and energetic downtown with new residences, restaurants and programmed gathering places.

The ideal candidate for this restructured position will be to administer and direct applicable
Community Development Department staffing and related programs pertaining to planning, zoning, economic development and related activities. The work is performed under the general direction of the Village Manager’s Office.

The responsibilities for this position include:

•  Direct applicable planning and economic development programs and activities.
   Develop and manage short and long-term goals and objectives; monitor program
  effectiveness and implement remedies.
   Direct applicable personnel; select new employees; provide training and instruction;
  plans, coordinates, and assigns work; maintains standards; and evaluates performance.
   Act as a liaison between the Village and citizens. Coordinates projects, programs and
  operations with other agencies. Confers with other departments and agencies;
  coordinates projects and programs.
   As part of the Village’s economic incentive team, conduct negotiations pertaining to
  the provisions set forth within the Village’s economic incentive policies; takes a lead
  role in the drafting of agreements and presentations before the Economic &
  Community Development Committee and Village Board.
   Conduct analyses and studies; presents results and makes recommendations; write a
  variety of reports, correspondence, grants, ordinances, etc.
   Present materials for consideration and/or serves as liaison to the Village Board, Plan
  Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historical Commission, Economic and
• Community Development Committee, Joint Review Boards and other committees as
  required.
   Represent the department in relations with other Village departments. Serves as a
  liaison to a variety of professional, citizen and service groups, and the media;
  coordinate activities with other Village departments and state, federal and local
  agencies. Select, review and direct the work of consultants, contractors and vendors.
   Work as part of the interdepartmental team pertaining to Special/Temporary Events,
  development projects, economic incentive requests and other related initiatives.
   Develop annual budget, administer grants, and oversees expenditures.
   Analyze and implement new approaches and standards.

Additional information regarding the position can be found at:
www.villageoflombard.org/ED-Recruitment
 
Minimum qualification include a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration
or a closely related field with ten years of progressively responsible planning, economic
development and land use experience in a municipal environment that includes supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position. CEcD and/or AICP certifications highly desired. The position requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

This position is not subject to a residency requirement, but the Director should be readily
available to attend meetings and events as required to meet the demands of the position.
The salary range for this position is $126,434 - $180,550, with an anticipated starting range of approximately $153,000 DOQ. The Village of Lombard offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time; medical, dental and life insurance; vehicle stipend, remote work possibilities and participation in the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund.

Interested candidates should apply online with a resume, cover letter, and contact information for five work-related references to:
https://laserficheforms.villageoflombard.org/Forms/LombardEmploymentApplication

The Village intends to keep this posting open until the position is filled or until sufficient
number of applications have been received to start the candidate selection process. However, the Village intends to start a formal review of applicants the week of December 9, 2024.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Oak Forest Community Development Department is seeking applicants for
the position of Community Planner. The community planner is a professional/technical
level position that provides staff support to the Director of Community & Economic
Development, the Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development, and
Planning & Zoning Commission. The position reports to the Director of Community & 
Economic Development.

Illustrative Examples of Work

As a community development professional, work is performed utilizing independent
judgment and necessary coordinated resources.

Examples of work include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the processing and conducting land use evaluation of zoning petitions for special use permits, variations, rezoning, planned developments, text amendments, subdivisions, and annexations.
• Responsible for processing and conducting review of petitions for subdivisions for compliance with the City’s subdivision ordinance, as well as related land use analysis.
• Coordinates interdepartmental review process of zoning and subdivision petitions and ensure proper and coordinated communications.
• Prepare staff recommendations pertaining to the review of zoning and subdivision petitions.
• Serves as a staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Providing the commission with staff reports, data, and presentations.
• Assist homeowners, developers and builders with technical requests, zoning interpretations and other required assistance.
• Undertake research and zoning studies and makes appropriate recommendations for zoning amendments and procedural changes.
• Perform special projects for the Director and Assistant Director.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of the principles of land use planning and zoning.
• Knowledge of local government organization and internal function.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and through written means.
• Ability to enforce zoning and development codes with firmness and tact.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work autonomously, managing tasks without constant supervision.
• Have a proactive and problem-solving orientation.

Required Experience and Training

• A minimum of two years of full-time experience in a municipal planning
  department or closely related environment is required. Internship in a municipal
  planning department may be used as a criterion for the required experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in planning, geography or a closely related field is required. A master’s degree in planning, geography or a closely related field is highly
  desired.
• AICP certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office software and technology required.

Physical Demands of Position

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential duties.

Work is performed in an indoor, office setting. While performing the duties of the job the
employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk and hear. The duties require the use
of hands to operate computers, telephone and office equipment. Due to prolonged
computer use, close vision and the ability to focus are required. The employee may
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Starting salary: $65,371-$88,443 DOQ. This is a full time, non-union position and
includes excellent benefit options including medical, dental and vision insurances. Other
benefits include paid vacation, sick, and holiday time as well as contributions to the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Application deadline: November 29, 2024.

Candidates must apply by November 29, 2024 with completed application, cover letter,
and resume to the attention of Bridget Parfitt, Human Resource Manager, City of Oak
Forest, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452. bparfitt@oak-forest.org.
The City of Oak Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to
qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current
employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Wilmette, Illinois (pop. 28,170) The Village of Wilmette seeks a new Community Development Director, offering a flexible work schedule, stable management environment, and a starting salary of $200,000+/- DOQ. The existing Director of Community Development is retiring after 20+ years as Director. The Deputy Director has served in the role for 24 years. There are no internal candidates.

Wilmette is a vibrant, affluent, and family-oriented community located on Chicagoland’s North Shore, 14-miles north of Chicago’s loop with exceptional transportation access including the Metra, CTA and I-94 Edens Expressway. Wilmette has been ranked by Niche.com as the best place to raise a family in Cook County based on quality of schools, percentage of residents with higher level education, crime and safety ratings, walkability and access to parks and recreational facilities, among other assets. BusinessWeek also rated it as one of the “Top Ten places to Raise Your Kids.” Key priorities for the Village are economic development, historic preservation, sustainability, increasing affordable housing opportunities, public safety, and improving the quality of life in the community.

The Village has seven individual commercial districts, each with its own unique identity, that provide distinctively different shopping experiences (e.g., Plaza Del Lago (transforming into a luxury retail/restaurant center), Edens Plaza (location of Wayfair’s first retail location), Ridge Road District, Linden Square). Downtown Wilmette is centered around the Metra Station (metropolitan Chicago commuter rail system, Union Pacific North line) and is the central business district, featuring a vibrant restaurant and retail scene. The Village’s east boundary is the shoreline of Lake Michigan, with two beaches and Gillson Park (maintained by the Wilmette Park District) providing abundant recreational amenities for the community, among other parks and green space in the Village.

A full service, ‘Aaa’ credit rated home rule community, the Village is governed by a Village President and six Trustees. A professional Village Manager, who has worked with the Village for 15 years, oversees a staff of 200+ employees supporting the following departments: Administration, Community Development, Fire/EMS, Police, Engineering and Public Works, Water Management, Finance, Historical Museum, and Cable. The 2025 budget calls for expenditures of $100 million inclusive of planned capital and debt expenses, with a $47 million General Fund.

The Department

The Department of Community Development administers all land use and zoning regulations, manages the Village’s economic development efforts, serves as the Building Official, and implements various plans including the Comprehensive Plan, Housing Plan, and Historic Preservation Plan. Community Development is responsible for the enforcement of all building, property maintenance, and sanitation codes as well as zoning, sign, and subdivision ordinances. The Department provides staff support to the Village Board and several citizen commissions, including: Appearance Review, Building Code Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Use (Village Board Committee), Plan Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Community Development is responsible for the issuance of building permits for new construction and remodeling as well other miscellaneous permits. On an annual basis, the Department issues approximately 3,000 permits and conducts 7,000 inspections.

Position Requirements

The Village is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Director to lead the Community Development Department. This position directs all activities of the Department, including supervision of all staff in the department and preparation of the department work program and annual budget. Candidates must be knowledgeable in modern community development issues and trends, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and have demonstrated experience in building consensus among groups with diverging perspectives.

The Village will welcome candidates who excel at customer service, process improvement, and mentoring and developing their staff, which includes 13 full-time employees and several permanent part-time positions.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, administration, architecture, or a related field.

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification desired.

• Demonstrated experience in municipal planning and development, including supervisory responsibility.

• Knowledge of rules, regulations and effective implementation strategies for community and economic development programs and incentives, understanding of Illinois land use regulations, and developer agreements.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $167,130 - $221,773, with an anticipated starting salary of $200,000+/- DOQ along with flexible schedule/remote work opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package includes participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage (also available to dependents), flexible spending account (medical, dependent care, and public transportation), and life insurance. The Village also offers a generous leave package including paid vacation (10 - 25 days per year, the Village will be flexible in determining the number of annual vacation days for the selected candidate), 13 holidays (7 floating, 6 scheduled), sick leave (1 day accrued each month), administrative time off (5 days annually), and merit time (up to 5 days annually). The Village does not have a residency requirement.

Selection Process

Apply online at once at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references by December 6, 2024. Open until filled. Questions may be directed in confidence to Maureen Barry, MGT Senior Consultant at 847-380-3240, x116.

The Village of Wilmette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Village of Bloomingdale is a dynamic community situated in DuPage County, Illinois, about 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. The Village is currently undertaking several long-term projects that will help shape the future of Bloomingdale, including the demolition and redevelopment of the Stratford Square Mall property and potential improvements and reuse of the Prairie Lakes hotel and golf course. To assist with this growth, the Village is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Planner. The Assistant Planner is an entry-level professional role responsible for assisting the Director of Community and Economic Development in responding to public inquiries, processing development applications, and performing various administrative duties. Recent graduates or candidates with relevant education and experience of 0-2 hours are encouraged to apply for this position!

The starting salary is $27.89 per hour to $30.29 per hour DOQ (approximate annual equivalent $58,011 to $63,003). Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and occasional meetings after regular business hours. The position is full-time and non-exempt for overtime calculations. An excellent benefits package includes participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance (also available to dependents), life insurance, eleven paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick, and paid personal days, and more.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists the Department Director with public inquiries via phone, email, and in-person interactions.

Performs intake and processes development applications for the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) and administrative level evaluations.

Performs general office duties, including composing letters, updating policy manuals, and managing filing and archiving systems.

Attends meetings, some of which may be after regular business hours.

Prepares and presents staff reports and exhibits to the PZC.

Evaluates various processes and proposals.

Maintains communication with PZC members, confirms quorums for meetings, and provides updated correspondence.

Provides public information regarding development regulations.

Resolves citizen and customer issues.

Observes safe work practices and maintains regular attendance.

A bachelor's degree in urban planning is preferred. Additional experience in architecture, landscape architecture, public policy, or a related field is a plus. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may also be considered.

The successful candidate must possess knowledge of planning philosophies, practices, techniques, land use, and zoning. Proficiency in research, data collection, and effective writing techniques is also required, as well as competency with Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS software. The person in this position must exhibit professionalism, respect, and superior customer service skills.

Open until filled with the first review of applications to begin October 25, 2024.

Download and complete the employment application on the Village website. A resume and cover letter are required. Please submit all application materials to humanresources@vil.bloomingdale.il.us or 201 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL 60108.

A complete job description may be requested at humanresources@vil.bloomingdale.il.us.

The Village of Bloomingdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.