Village of Lincolnshire, IL
Lincolnshire, IL (7,275), a home rule community located in Lake County, Illinois, approximately 34 miles north of downtown Chicago, seeks candidates with strong communication and analytical skills and who have a commitment to innovation and best practices to serve as its Assistant Village Manager/Director of Community Development. Lincolnshire is one of the area’s premier suburbs with excellent schools, generous open space areas, vibrant businesses and corporate centers, winding roads and beautiful residences. Lincolnshire is also home to Stevenson High School, a nationally ranked high school with more than 5,000 students. The community was planned around its mature trees, giving neighborhoods a distinct rural charm.
The Village is a full service community with a $23 million budget and 66 full time employees. There are also 7 part time employees and 20 seasonal employees. The Assistant Village Manager/Director of Community Development position is a new position and will report to the Village Manager. The successful candidate will be expected to have a high level of general administration/ management/ leadership skills and ideally a background in planning and/or community development. The Community Development Department currently has a vacant planner position, an economic development coordinator, a building official, an administrative assistant and a part time code enforcement officer. Most of the Village’s inspections and plan review functions are outsourced.
A candidate for this position must be an exceptional communicator, with well developed verbal and writing skills and ability to thoughtfully engage employees at all levels of the organization. Candidates must be passionate about working with all facets of the community including community organizations, advisory boards, residents and the business community. A commitment to facilitating the development and permitting processes in an expeditious manner while maintaining Lincolnshire’s regulatory standards is important.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, planning, business or related field. A master’s degree is highly desirable. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a position requiring strong analytical skills, effective interactions with the public and ability to lead cross functional teams in a collaborative and results oriented manner. Supervisory experience is desired. Experience in or commitment to state of the art municipal service delivery including shared and consolidated services is very important. Experience effectively incorporating technology in customer service and service delivery is also valued.
The Village of Lincolnshire offers a competitive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starting salary: $ 110,000+/- DOQ. Candidates should apply at once but no later than May 16, 2016 with resume, cover letter and contact information for 5 professional references to www.GovHRUSA.com/current-positions/recruitment to the attention of Heidi Voorhees and Paul Harlow, GovHR USA , 630 Dundee Road #130 Northbrook, IL 60062 Tel: 847-380-3240; Fax: 866-401-3100. Residency not required.
SALARY RANGE
Mid II (4-8 years)
$110,000+/- DOQ
CONTACT INFORMATION
630 Dundee Rd #130
Northbrook, IL 60062
Resource URL http://www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment
Email mmorawski@govhrusa.com
Phone 847-380-3240
Resource URL http://www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment
Email mmorawski@govhrusa.com
Phone 847-380-3240