Village of Tinley Park, IL
Experience: 7-10 years
AICP Certification: Preferred
Salary Range: $102,923-$134,291
The Village of Tinley Park (population approx. 57,000) seeks a Community Development Director to plan, organize, direct and integrate the Village’s Building, Planning and Economic Development Departments. This is a highly responsible administrative/management position involving technical work. The incumbent in this class is a department head with responsibility for policy development, program planning, budget management, administration, and operational direction of the Community Development Department functions, and is responsible for accomplishing department objectives and goals within guidelines established by the Village Board and Village Manager, as well as working in partnership with residents, elected officials, Village Departments and the private sector to encourage, build, sustain and manage a high quality of life in Tinley Park.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Law, or closely related field; Bachelor’s Degree will be considered with relevant academic focus and significant job experience.
- Minimum of eight (8) years progressively responsible management and administrative experience in municipal planning and development, at least three (3) of which were at a managerial level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience in development review, basic understanding of the development process and appreciation of the role of economic development in community development;
- AICP Certification preferred;
- Valid motor vehicle license.
All full-time employees, as a condition of employment and continued employment, are required to reside within the planning area as defined in the Village’s comprehensive plan within twelve (12) months of the date of hire.
Start Annual Salary:
Range $102,923 -$134,291 plus generous benefit package including health/dental insurance, IMRF, Life Insurance and other optional programs including deferred compensation.
Application Process:
Interested and qualified candidates may complete an Application for Employment obtained online at www.tinleypark.org or obtained in person at the Village Hall. Submit with a cover letter, resume and above referenced documentation. Submissions must be postmarked, e-mailed or received in the Village Hall night drop by 5:00 p.m. on July 22, 2016.
Mail to: Human Resources, Village of Tinley Park, 16250 South Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477.
Email to: humanresources@tinleypark.org