Associate Planner - Village of Gurnee, IL

Associate Planner
Community Development Department 
Village of Gurnee, IL

The Village of Gurnee seeks candidates for the position of Associate Planner within the Community Development Department. This is a professional position covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Starting annual base salary as of May 1, 2016 is $61,955.

General Position Responsibilities
This position is responsible for professional planning work related to land use and municipal development. Performs a variety of routine and complex assignments pertaining to the implementation of current and long range planning programs.

Under supervision, coordinates and implements the subdivision, planned unit development, and related current and long-range zoning processes, working closely with and advising the applicant, Village staff, outside agencies, Planning and Zoning Board, and other relevant parties of the code requirements and procedures. Conducts research for zoning, text amendments, and comprehensive land use plan updates; assists in the administration and enforcement of zoning ordinances and land use requirements.

Assists with coordinating the development review and approval process, including attending pre-application meetings with interested parties related to subdivisions, annexations, impact fees, map and text amendments, and other significant development proposals and compiling comprehensive review comments.

Reviews development and redevelopment proposals including subdivision, site plan, variance requests, plat, and other development documents; applies knowledge of site design, landscaping, transportation, lighting and other fields to the review process; conducts plan reviews and prepares detailed comments/reports; performs field inspections at development sites as necessary.

Acts as staff liaison to Planning and Zoning Board; assists with preparing agenda packets for meetings, conducts research, and maintains compliance with posting notices.

Maintains records and databases of demographic, land use, and related information for planning purposes.

This position will also work with consultants on special projects. Upcoming projects include update of the Village’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan; ongoing updates to the Zoning Ordinance; and review and updates of the Subdivision Ordinance and Pedestrian Plan.

General Minimum Requirements

Valid driver’s license.

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning / related field from an accredited college or university.

At least 2 years comparable municipal planning experience.

Other qualifications include knowledge of planning principles, zoning laws and ordinances; ability to read and understand plats and plan reviews; knowledge and experience in working with the municipal annexation process; experience using ArcGIS applications including relational databases; effective organizational, writing, speaking, and presentation skills.

Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job, may be considered.

Must be able to attend meetings after normal business hours as requested or required.

Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a post-offer background and drug screen. Application deadline: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday August 9, 2016. Employment Application available at www.gurnee.il.us. Return Application with Resume to: Village of Gurnee, 325 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 or email to hr@village.gurnee.il.us. EOE