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The Village of Woodridge, located in south Central DuPage County, has an opening for a highly motivated planner who is seeking opportunities to work on a wide range of planning tasks. Position reports to the Director.

Duties include: review of land development proposals, including presentation to the Plan Commission; coordination of the interdepartmental development review process; comprehensive planning studies; economic development activities, including preparation of marketing materials; assistance with TIF district projects; preparation of grant applications; and related special projects.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have excellent organizational, customer service and communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office and Arc/GIS geographic information systems software is highly desirable.

Starting Salary is $55,785.60.

Please visit the Village’s website at www.vil.woodridge.il.us for employment application process.

Please note that you cannot apply on line at this time.

There are several ways to apply.

Applicants can download an employment application from the Village website and submit as follows:

Via Mail - Village of Woodridge, Attn. Human Resources, Five Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517

Via Fax – (630) 719-0021.Via E-mail – hr@vil.woodridge.il.us

All applications must include a required cover letter, resume, and three references.

Applications and the required documents are due by 4:00 pm on December 28, 2011.

Applicants with disabilities who will need accommodations in order to complete any portion(s) of the pre-employment application process should contact the Administration Department at 630-719-4708.

For more information: http://www.ilapa.org/jobpost.html