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Senior Planner, CDBG Lake County, IL

Primary responsibilities include administration of public infrastructure projects; preparation of environmental review records; and monitoring compliance of labor standards regulations. 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. This is a professional position involving responsibility for housing and community development programs. 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 housing and community development programs in which the County may participate. The candidate will also be responsible for the provision of technical assistance to grantees and grant applicants, program and project management/financial record keeping, and monitoring of grantee performance. 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. There is a need for staff attendance at occasional morning or night meetings. THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION .

Required Skills

Strong project management and communication skills required. Considerable knowledge of housing and community development principles and practices of urban/regional planning, community development or public administration, and housing and community development programs and resources. Must have skills in regulatory interpretation and contract development/administration. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of program/project management and administration. Excellent communication skills as shown by the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, community and public officials, State and Federal agency representatives, and members of the public. Ability to prepare and review complex studies and reports. Strong research and analytical abilities are essential, as are excellent computer skills.

Required Experience

Completion of a bachelor's 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 is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Preference may be given to candidates holding an advanced degree and/or practical experience with the CDBG Program. Three years progressively responsible experience in planning at the level of Planner or three years’ experience in the housing or community development field is preferred.

ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONED ON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL WHICH INCLUDES A DRUG SCREEN
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