Village of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
The Village of Lake in the Hills, a home rule community of just less than 29,000 residents with a diverse mix of business, recreation and retail resources occupying 10.3 square miles of northeastern Illinois, McHenry County, seeks an experienced professional to serve as our next Director of Community Development. The Village is governed by a President and six Trustees. The Village of Lake in the Hills employs a professional Village Administrator and Department Heads to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Village.
This position serves as the administrative head of the Community Development Department to provide leadership for and ensure efficient operation of all Village planning, building, code enforcement, and economic development activities and services.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public or Business Administration and a minimum of six (6) years progressively responsible municipal community and economic development management experience required. Master’s Degree with AICP, CEcD, EDFP designation(s) preferred. Proven effective communication, leadership, team building, and long range strategic planning skills are required. Any combination of education and experience that provides the equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
The FY16 salary range for this position is $100,000 - $122,495. A starting salary depending upon experience and qualifications and an excellent benefits package is offered. Residency within the Village of Lake in the Hills is not required. A position profile and required application materials may be obtained from the Village of Lake in the Hills website at www.lith.org/jobs. See full posting packet at:
Those interested and qualified, should apply at once, in confidence, with a completed job application, cover letter, résumé, five (5) professional references, and salary history online at www.lith.org/jobs. Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. The Village reserves the right to select only the most qualified applicants for an interview. EOE.