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Development Planner - The Village of Downers Grove, IL

Development Planner

The Village of Downers Grove provides exceptional service with great employees. If you want to be part of a culture that values the excellence that results from communication, teamwork and innovation, the Village of Downers Grove is for you. The Village's success is built on an internal leadership philosophy that believes:
  • Communication makes us better
  • We should be tough on issues but easy on people
  • The best ideas can come from everyone and anyone
The Village is accepting applications for a Development Planner to join the Community Development Department. Successful candidates demonstrate a passion for the work, a positive internal and external customer service attitude, adaptability and an ability to understand and balance competing priorities. To learn more about the work we do, see these links:
The position would assist the Community Development Department in planning and implementing the Village's Comprehensive Plan and ordinances with regard to land use and development and provide technical expertise to staff and Village regulatory boards, including the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Design Review Board
Examples of Major Duties:
  • Evaluating development proposals and petitions as they relate to the Village's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance
  • Conducting research and analysis to prepare recommendations and completing written reviews and reports on current development proposals and petitions
  • Presenting reports to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Design Review Board
  • Case management including the coordination with various Village departments, external agencies, petitioners, and the public
  • Completing permit reviews to ensure zoning ordinance compliance.
The ideal Development Panner candidate will have a Master's Degree in urban planning or closely related field and two years of experience in a municipal planning department handling current development projects in a community with infill-type development.  Professional certification (AICP) is preferred at time of hire, but should be achieved within 2 years. 
Starting salary DOQ plus excellent benefits: Medical/Dental/Prescription Participation Plan coverage; Vacation/Sick time; Paid Holidays; IMRF Pension
Applications will be accepted online, only. E.O.E.  Position is open until filled.