PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
About The Position
Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in the current and/or long-range planning of the Village, economic development, and the development and implementation of land use and related zoning regulations including building permit review, development review. This position also oversees the Operations Division, including customer service, records management and policy development. This position will also: Evaluate and review building permit applications, zoning entitlement applications, site plans, planning documents, ordinances, for adherence to local codes and improve the quality and efficiency of regulations and developments in the community. Assist in coordinating and completing the 2026 Imagine Together Comprehensive Plan with the Village’s consultants, and upon completion, guide implementation of the plan. Serve as the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Chamber of Commerce. Lead and develop economic development initiatives to further business retention and recruitment in the Village. This includes reporting milestones to leadership, Tax Increment Financing maintenance, soliciting for business opportunities, and utilizing existing data management programs to attract new business. Integrate current processes into new permitting software and assist all team members on its use.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in land use planning, urban planning, administration or related field
- Three to five (3-5) years experience in municipal planning and zoning
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience, additional experience substituting on a year for year basis for the required education.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree Preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and review building permit applications, zoning entitlement applications, site plans, planning documents, ordinances, for adherence to local codes and improve the quality and efficiency of regulations and developments in the community.
- Assist in coordinating and completing the 2026 Imagine Together Comprehensive Plan with the Village’s consultants, and upon completion, guide implementation of the plan.
- Serve as the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Chamber of Commerce.
- Lead and develop economic development initiatives to further business retention and recruitment in the Village.
- Report milestones to leadership, Tax Increment Financing maintenance, solicit for business opportunities, and utilize existing data management programs to attract new business.
- Integrate current processes into new permitting software and assist all team members on its use.
- Oversee the Operations Division, including customer service, records management and policy development.
Benefits
- generous health and dental benefits package to full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
