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Senior Planner
Village of Lombard
Lombard, IL

Job at a Glance (Job #61945)
Job Category Community Development and Redevelopment
Job Level Mid I (1-4 years)
Salary Range $57,535 - $62,958 D.O.Q.
AICP Certification Desirable

Job Description
Senior Planner. Starting Salary: $57,535 - $62,958 D.O.Q.

The Village of Lombard is seeking a highly motivated, qualified professional with advanced skills and abilities in the private development process within the Community Development Department. The Senior Planner is a high profile position and acts as a primary contact for the Department on significant projects and assists in large-scale and long-range projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• providing assistance to residents, developers, customers and staff;
• preparing and presenting staff reports, referral letters and draft ordinances for elected and appointed Boards and Committees;
• making presentations to residents, developers, various Village committees, civic or public interest groups;
• reviewing and processing permits for compliance with Village Code;
• conducting site inspections;
• researching, proposing, preparing and recommending code amendments;
• assisting the Director and Assistant Director with special projects; and
• perform other functions as assigned or required.

Minimum qualification include a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field with two years of planning experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Job requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and a Notary Public License. AICP is desirable.

All candidates should forward their resume to: Village of Lombard, Human Resources Department, 255 East Wilson Avenue, Lombard, IL, 60148 or email to hr@villageoflombard.org.

Deadline: January 29, 2016. EOE

Contact Information
Email hr@villageoflombard.org
Website www.villageoflombard.org/
Postal Address Human Resources
255 East Wilson Avenue
Lombard, IL, 60148