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Planner
City of Crystal Lake - Crystal Lake, IL

The City of Crystal Lake seeks applicants for the position of Planner in our Department of Community Development. Duties for this position include a broad range of planning and economic development responsibilities:

Current Planning, including development reviews and zoning cases, zoning administration, long-range planning, business attraction and retention, marketing and promotion of the City, service as a liaison with the local business community, commercial real estate professionals, elected officials and city staff.

We seek candidates who possess:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field;

At least 6 months to 3 years of related work experience as an intern or planner preferably in a municipal setting;

Comprehensive knowledge of urban planning, plan review and zoning best practices;

Effective customer service skills and exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communications skills;

Excellent computer (ESRI ArcGIS and Adobe In-Design skills preferred), analytical and technical skills, proven problem-solving ability and ability to use sound judgment that results in effective decision making;

The ability to anticipate short and long-term needs and take action in a pro-active and community-oriented manner.

The salary range for this position is $61,214 to $89,065. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience.

The City of Crystal Lake provides an excellent fringe benefit package to its full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, development programs, and more.

Please submit completed application and resume along with three professional references to City of Crystal Lake, Human Resources Department PL, 100 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2014. The City of Crystal Lake is an E.O.E.