Village of Mundelein, IL
The Village of Mundelein, Illinois is seeking a qualified professional to be the Village’s Community Development Director. The preferred candidate must be able to implement broad, comprehensive planning and community development programs and services; analyze complex planning and community development issues and problems, present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings; understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state and federal laws and regulations governing land use and community development.
The Village of Mundelein is a thriving community of nearly 32,000 people located in the heart of Lake County. Mundelein boasts award winning Village services, abundant recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art library facilities, and top-rated school districts. Couple this with its strong industrial base, great housing values and outstanding educational opportunities, the population is growing rapidly in both size and affluence.
Mundelein is a professionally managed Home Rule municipality. The Village is governed Board of six Trustees and a Village President who appoint a Village Administrator, who oversees the daily operations of the Village. The Director reports directly to the Village Administrator. The Community Development Department is an integral part of the Village that works extensively with other Village Departments, the community and the region as a whole.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The Village offers a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary. This is a full time exempt position eligible for the Village’s health, dental, life plans and defined benefit pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). The salary range is $99,054 to $135,562, with starting salary dependent on qualifications of the successful candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Business or Public Administration, (Master’s Degree preferred) with an emphasis on Community and Economic Development and seven years of related experience. Previous public sector experience, and leadership experience in a combination Community Development, Building and Zoning. AICP certification preferred.
Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills; strong leadership skills; ability to work effectively with local elected and appointed officials, media, and community representatives and the ability to maintain a high-level of public visibility and involvement in an ethnically diverse community.
Qualified persons should submit a resume of experience and qualifications to Lynne Maley, Human Resource Coordinator, Village of Mundelein 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060. Fax 847-949-2154 or email lmaley@mundelein.org.