Community Development Director
Village of Lake Zurich, IL
Job Level Senior (8-10 years)
Salary Range Between $86,393 and $110,000 annually
Job Description
The Village of Lake Zurich has an immediate need for qualified candidates for the position of Community Development Director. The Community Development Director plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operation of the Community Development Department, including land use, long and short range planning, building codes, permit issuance, inspections, environmental review, and economic development.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leads and supports Community Development Department functions including general planning/zoning and building services, including the supervision of five full-time and two to three part-time staff.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates division activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Primary responsibility for bringing identified projects through the entire process including pre-planning, planning and zoning, permitting, inspections, and completion.
• Prepares studies and reports on community and economic development, housing and real estate property, housing, and related matters.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Reviews current trends and developments in the field of planning and construction, and prepares revisions to codes, ordinances and local regulations.
• Examines proposed plans for compliance with building codes and zoning regulations.
• Interprets and explains codes and regulations to developers, builders, contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties.
• Confers with contractors, engineers, and property owners regarding disapproved items in order to obtain plan changes necessary for approval.
• Approves proposed plans in accordance with the code and related regulations, works with developers to modify plans to work within existing codes.
• Keeps operational and plans examination records and makes verbal and written reports.
• Communicates official programs, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.
• Serves as liaison with local, state and federal officials, community interest groups, housing, commercial and industrial developers/providers.
• Resolves complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
EXPERIENCE
This position requires a bachelor’s or master's degree in urban planning, public administration or a related field and ten+ years of progressively responsible planning experience, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience. Preference may be given to applicants with prior department director experience, AICP certification, and/or other relevant qualifications above the minimum. Candidates should have experience in areas of residential and commercial construction and redevelopment, code administration and compliance, including, but not limited to, plan review, permit issuance, building, plumbing and mechanical inspections and data management.
The Village of Lake Zurich complies with all federal and state laws regarding discrimination and equal employment opportunity.
Candidates should apply with resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Division of Human Resources, Village of Lake Zurich, 70 E. Main St., Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Contact Information
Fax 847-550-3785
Email hr@lakezurich.org
Website www.lakezurich.org
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