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Senior Planner, Lake County

Senior Planner
Lake County

Location:
Waukegan, IL (map it!Map it! )

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Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Government - Civil Service
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Business Development
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
At least 3 year(s)
Post Date:
6/21/2010
Description

Sr. Planner

Company Overview:



Lake County, Illinois is a financially stable, professionally managed, AAA rated County located in northeastern Illinois, with Lake Michigan to the east, Wisconsin to the north and the City of Chicago to the south. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position: Sr. Planner .



Job Overview of Sr. Planner:



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Primary responsibilities would include grant funded administration of public infrastructure projects and the preparation of environmental review records.
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Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in the advanced analysis of technical data and major project work in planning and general administration of grant programs.
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This is a professional position involving responsibility for community development programs.
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Responsibilities of this position include: assistance with the preparation of the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan; administration of the County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and other community development programs in which the County may participate.
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The candidate will also be responsible for the evaluation of funding applications, the provision of technical assistance to grantees and grant applicants, program and project management/financial record keeping abilities, and monitoring of grantee performance.
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Strong assistance is required in the facilitation of the public participation process and presentations on CDBG Program matters to various Commissions and Committees, the County Board, and other public or private groups. Performs related work as required, or assigned.
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There is a need for staff attendance at occasional night meetings. This is a grant funded position.

Requirements

Sr. Planner
Job Requirements of Sr. Planner :



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Completion of a baccalaureate degree program from a college or university of recognized standing with major course work in urban or regional planning, business or public administration, social science, or a closely related field.
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Master's degree is preferred. Preference may be given to candidates holding an advanced degree and/or practical experience with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
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Three years progressively responsible experience in planning at the level of Planner or three years experience in the community development field is preferred.



Lake County government offers a competitive salary and benefit package, and is committed to being an employer of choice.

Apply on-line at http://www.lakecountyil.gov/HR/careercenter/JobApplication.htm


ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAM, WHICH INCLUDES A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN
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