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Senior Planner - United City of Yorkville, IL

Senior Planner
United City of Yorkville, IL

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the Senior Planner is responsible for the coordination of all development projects. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, managing complex planning studies; processing development applications; the review of development proposals and site plans; policy research and data collection; acting as staff liaison to commission and / or committee meetings; and community outreach regarding development.

Qualified applicants are expected to have the ability to appropriately apply the provisions of ordinances and codes in plan reviews, familiarity with Arc View GIS software, proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Graphic design capabilities highly preferred, but not required. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in urban planning, urban design or related field and at least two (2) years of municipal planning experience is required.

Salary range is $65,000-$85,000 with starting salary DOQ.

Submit cover letter, resume, and application to United City of Yorkville, Human Resources, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 or via e-mail to Rachel Wright at rwright@yorkville.il.us by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2016.

Visit http://www.yorkville.il.us/Jobs.aspx for a full job description, application and position details.