Community Development Director
Community Development Department
Village of West Dundee, IL
Director of Community Development, West Dundee, IL (pop. 7,331). Historic, beautiful community with a charming downtown, West Dundee is 40 miles west of Chicago in Kane County, and part of the upper Fox River valley. The Village is proud of its small-town appeal, historical sites and vibrant residential neighborhoods. The Village is also home to the Spring Hill regional mall which is served by four major retail tenants anchoring a total of 120 specialty shops and services. The Village serves as a regional retail employment and shopping destination with service to over 75,000 people in nearby communities.
The Village is seeking an experienced, progressive, collaborative professional with a background in community and economic development who will be responsible for the oversight of a variety of functions including all planning and zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, as well as business retention and attraction efforts that include potential incentive programs. The Village encompasses five square miles and has 71 acres of parks and open space. There is potential for residential, commercial and industrial annexation and development. The Director manages a $400,000 budget and four employees, and is liaison to the Planning & Zoning and Appearance Review Commissions. The Director is appointed by and reports to the Village Manager.
A Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, economic development, public policy or related field is required. An MPA, or MBA, is highly desired. Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in community development, economic development, planning or closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience, is desired.
Exceptional communication skills, strong writing ability, and team-oriented professionalism are essential; ability to work with elected officials, village staff, the business community and a variety of other stakeholders, and a record of creative problem solving, is required. Residency is not required. Starting salary range of $97,000+/- DOQ. Candidates should apply by January 26, 2015 with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment to the attention of Lee Szymborski, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 650 Dundee Road, #270, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3240.
The Village is seeking an experienced, progressive, collaborative professional with a background in community and economic development who will be responsible for the oversight of a variety of functions including all planning and zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, as well as business retention and attraction efforts that include potential incentive programs. The Village encompasses five square miles and has 71 acres of parks and open space. There is potential for residential, commercial and industrial annexation and development. The Director manages a $400,000 budget and four employees, and is liaison to the Planning & Zoning and Appearance Review Commissions. The Director is appointed by and reports to the Village Manager.
A Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, economic development, public policy or related field is required. An MPA, or MBA, is highly desired. Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in community development, economic development, planning or closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience, is desired.
Exceptional communication skills, strong writing ability, and team-oriented professionalism are essential; ability to work with elected officials, village staff, the business community and a variety of other stakeholders, and a record of creative problem solving, is required. Residency is not required. Starting salary range of $97,000+/- DOQ. Candidates should apply by January 26, 2015 with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment to the attention of Lee Szymborski, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, 650 Dundee Road, #270, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3240.