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Community Planner, Manhard Consulting - Oak Forest IL (Chicago Southwest Suburbs)


This position is located offsite at the Village of Oak Forest, IL. Responsibilites include processing and conducting land use evaluation of zoning petitions for special use permits, amp and text amendments, and variation. Other tasks include:
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 staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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 Community Development Director.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
We provide a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including: 2 medical plans; dental; vision insurance; FSA and HSA; company sponsored life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; and fifteen days of paid time off accruals.
Agency phone calls will not be accepted.
Manhard is an EEO/AAP (M/F/V/H) e-Verify Employer
Visit our webpage at www.manhard.com.