Plan Review Supervisor, Portland OR

Plan Review Supervisor

Salary 

$7,061.00 - $9,406.00 Monthly

Location 

1900 SW 4th Ave, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Bureau

Bureau of Development Services

Job Number

2017-00503

Closing

7/31/2017 4:30 PM Pacific

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS

The Position

The City of Portland's Bureau of Development Services is actively seeking a Plan Review Supervisor to plan and direct the work of professional technical staff that review and evaluate residential and commercial building plans, applying building codes to determine compliance with code provisions. In this role, you will evaluate and participate in developing bureau and city policies and procedures, provide staff guidance and leadership, develop and share your technical knowledge and administrative skills with staff in the Bureau of Development Services' Plan Review Section. 

As one of two Plan Review Supervisors, you will work cooperatively to oversee a team of highly motivated, professional, and technically knowledgeable staff responsible for safeguarding building occupant's health, safety, welfare, comfort and security.  In addition, these two leaders work together to develop and apply policies and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards. Plan Review Supervisors assure that service is delivered in an equitable manner while upholding the bureau's customer service standards.

Join us for an Optional Information Session to learn more about this position and the qualifications (see below for details).

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Knowledge and experience applying the Oregon Structural Specialty Codes, International Building, Mechanical and Residential Codes and other applicable construction codes.
2. Knowledge and experience applying engineering principles including static design and strength of materials.
3. Ability to plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of technical staff.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and friendly manner with a diverse population having a wide range of expertise.
5. Experience reviewing, monitoring and reporting on budgets.
6. Experience using information technology with computer skills applicable to the work of this position.

Applicants must also possess: 

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter and resume weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested.  Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: 

Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in the cover letter.
• If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.

Your resume and cover letter should be no more than a total of four (4) pages combined. Do not attach materials not requested.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.

 
Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.  

 

 

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application. 
 
It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement. 

Questions? 
Brandi Johnston, Sr. Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
Brandi.Johnston@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3555

 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 

 

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

As a Plan Review Supervisor, you will also:

• Work closely with Senior Plans Examiners on the team to plan and schedule work, estimate staffing needs, assign and monitor project progress, and establish staff priorities.
• Provide guidance to staff and permit applicants as they develop solutions to complex permitting issues; be open to developing & implementing creative and innovative solutions and processes.
• Support staff in accomplishing work in a timely and fiscally responsible manner.
• Take a leadership role in the Bureau to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, and participate actively in creating an excellent work environment for all staff.
• Lead the Plan Review staff to success by supervising, coaching, and mentoring, as well as completing an annual performance review/planning process with staff.
• In cooperation with the Bureau's Training & Workforce Development Team and the Bureau's Leadership Team, encourage continual professional growth for staff and promote professional development opportunities.
• Be familiar with the City Human Resource Rules and the Collective Bargaining Agreements, and act in accordance with them.
• Foster an excellent, service-oriented team that upholds the City's and the Bureau's mission and objectives with enthusiasm and confidence.

 

OPTIONAL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS:

To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer Optional Information Sessions that will provide you with details about this position and about the application process. You are not required to attend to apply for this job, but attending will help you with the application process. You are welcome to join us for one of these optional sessions:
 

Wednesday, July 19, 2017
5:15-6:15 pm
or

Thursday, July 27, 2017

12:00-1:00 pm
 

Location: 1900 Building, 5th Floor Conf. Room 5b

(1900 SW 4th Ave. Portland, OR 97201)

 

For instructions on how to participate remotely, please contact Lorena Ramirez at Lorena.Ramirez@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-5333 no later than 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) two business days prior to the informational session date.

Agency

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, 404

Portland, Oregon, 97204.

Phone

503-823-3572  

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

Business Engagement Director

 Business Engagement Director 

Lake County Partners is the go-to economic development corporation in Lake County, enhancing the economic vitality and driving inclusive growth. We are a public private partnership for economic development working aggressively to expand and attract targeted businesses, jobs and investment throughout Lake County. 

Lake County Partners is also a founding member of the Lake County Workforce Ecosystem – a groundbreaking partnership with the Lake County Workforce Development Department, the College of Lake County, and others – that works to ensure that businesses in strategically vital industries have access to the high-quality talent they need today and a pipeline tomorrow. 

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as the Business Engagement Director, The BE Director will lead the development of key relationships with targeted businesses across the county and connect them with the resources that they need to grow. The BE Director will also be the lead on business attraction programs connected to the Illinois Department of Commerce, regional economic development organizations and other channels. 

The ideal candidate will be able to: 

• Through discussions with executives, business owners, directors and key personnel, quickly understand the business challenges the company is experiencing and be able to discern potential solutions 

• Connect these businesses to the appropriate partners and lead the development and delivery of solutions to the business challenges 

• From those discussions, cull and aggregate relevant business and market intelligence and ensure it is communicated to ecosystem partners, the LCP Board, Workforce Development Board, and others as appropriate and integrated into Lake County Partners’ communications materials 

• Work closely with partners in the Workforce Development Department, the College of Lake County and other Ecosystem members to achieve common goals 

• Proactively use internal and external data to drive strategy and improve the organization 

• Work with the business intelligence team to develop appropriate KPIs and balanced scorecards for the organization and its partners 

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement a business attraction strategy, taking the lead on business attraction projects that come through partner channels such as the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the county, the real estate community, and more 

• Participate in various projects that require business outreach or market input 

• Maintain activity and account data in Salesforce.com in a timely and effective manner 

• Manage the relationship with the appointment-setting vendor and other outside partners that directly interface with the business outreach process 

• Engage in effective and professional business conversations at all levels 

• Manage direct reports effectively for results and retention 

Required Skills 

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Strong follow-up skills and ability to assemble a team to respond to opportunities 

• Ability to learn quickly, set priorities and meet deadlines 

• Proficiency with business technology including MS Office programs, with special emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint; Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM tool a plus 

• A team-oriented and client-focused approach 

• Initiative and independence 

• Strong attention to detail 

Required Experience 

• Bachelors degree with course work in business or economic development required 

• Graduate degree in business, law or related field a plus 

• 5-7 years applicable experience; sales experience a plus 

Qualified candidates interested in pursuing this great career opportunity should send a resume and cover letter to LCP@lakecountypartners.com by Friday, August 4, 2017. 

Assistant Planner, Homerglen, IL

Job Summary
http://homerglenil.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=96&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Assistant-Planner-24

This is an entry-level professional position that performs urban planning and zoning work. As such, work involves activities in support of major planning projects and policy development. This work requires the application of well-developed written and analytical skills in urban design, land use, zoning, economic development and other subjects related to planning. Position is responsible for providing GIS support to the Planning and Zoning and Economic Development departments. Work includes general clerical work and administrative support. Work is performed under deadlines and requires attendance at public meetings and hearings, which are predominantly held during evening hours.
Work is performed under guidance and direction from the Director of Planning & Zoning.

______________________________________________________________________________

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•   Assists in the development and administration of complex long-range policy or current land use which includes coordinating development of criteria and policies.
  
•   Provides initial review of land use applications and site plans for compliance with local and state regulations and plans.
  
•   Assists in processing of land use applications and preparation of planning studies and reports as required; gathers data and other information and provides analysis, as needed.
  
•   Assists in the review of development projects, zoning cases and issues and other related
  department matters for compliance with Village standards, ordinances, codes and statutes.
  
•   Assists in the preparation of planning reports and supporting data for approval and
  submission to the Plan Commission and Village Board.
  
•   Coordinates and assembles Plan Commission packets and planning reports for the Village
  Board.
  
•   Functions as secretary for Plan Commission and takes minutes for meetings when
  necessary.
  
•   Prepares legal notices; coordinates public hearings; maintains term limits for Commissioners
  as well as meeting records and files; coordinates presentation of projects for Village Board
  review.
  
•   Processes planning and zoning applications and assists in the coordination of development
  review submittals; monitors reviews.
  
•   Reviews building permits for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
  
•   Reviews all signage permits to ensure compliance with Village standards and codes.
  
•   Develops protocols that assist in the efficiency of the department.
    Provides general administrative support for the director, including phone calls, correspondence, filing, scheduling and mail processing; maintains departmental files, archival and tracking systems; maintains various reporting documents; prepares informational material for the department as needed.

•   Updates and maintains the Village’s Geographic Information Systems’ (GIS) database; prepares maps and exhibits for the Village Board, Plan Commission and the public.
  
•   Handles special projects, as periodically assigned, in an efficient manner, investigating the best alternatives available to complete in a timely manner, offers suggestions to streamline projects and their monitoring.
  
•   Assists in providing support of public inquiries; maintains a positive and professional image to the public, other governmental agencies and interdepartmentally with respect to Village issues, especially those that are highly controversial and politically sensitive, accurately assesses situations and implements Village policy and direction of the department.
  
•   Works cooperatively and jointly with others to provide quality seamless customer service and coordinates work with other Village departments.
  
•   Performs related work as required. ______________________________________________________________________________
  Supervision Exercised
  None.
  

  ______________________________________________________________________________
  

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  

•   Working knowledge of planning and zoning principles and practices of modern public administration.
  
•   Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
  
•   Knowledge of Federal, State and Local mandates governing local government.
  
•   Knowledge of computers with working experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
  Outlook.
  
•   Knowledge of operating all modern day office equipment and ability to operate personal
  computer, photocopier, telephone, facsimile and calculator.
  
•   Ability to accurately record and maintain records.
  
•   Ability to read and understand complicated plans.
  
•   Ability to complete basic and complex arithmetic computations.
  
•   Ability to write reports, correspondence and technical documents.
  
•   Ability to prioritize work projects and meet deadlines.
  
•   Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
  
•   Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply planning principles for developing
  approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
  
•   Ability to independently conduct research, gather data, analyze information, prepare reports
  and make recommendations.
  
•   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff members,
  elected officials, volunteers, other agencies and the general public.
  
•   Skilled in effective verbal and written communication
  
•   Excellent organizational skills. ____________________________________________________________________________

Minimum Required Qualifications (Education and Experience)

•   Bachelor’s degree from accredited College or University with major course work in Public Administration, Urban Planning or a related field.
  
•   Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and technology.
  
•   Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted. ______________________________________________________________________________
  Desired Qualifications (not required)
  

•   Master’s degree in Public Administration or Urban Planning from accredited College or University.
  
•   At least two (2) years of municipal or county government experience. ______________________________________________________________________________
  Physical Activities
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
  While performing the duties of this position, the staff member is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The staff member is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The staff member occasionally is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. The staff member may occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ______________________________________________________________________________
  Work Environment
  This position requires a forty (40) hour work week. Work is performed mostly in the office environment; some outdoor work is required related to inspections. This position requires the incumbent to be available for evening and weekend meetings. The position has frequent interaction with other departments and the general public. During a regular workday, this position works in an office environment with a personal computer. On occasion, this position works in outside weather conditions. The noise level of the work environment is typically quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field. Some early morning or night work may arise; weekend, holiday and/or night work may be required. ______________________________________________________________________________
  Additional Requirements
  A valid State driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the start of employment is required. This position requires periodic travel to attend meetings which promote the Village’s interest. This position also requires the ability to handle sensitive situations with a variety of community stakeholders in a diplomatic and professional manner.
  

________________________________________________________________

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Village and the staff member. 

Regional Planner/Policy Analyst, Northwestern Indiana

NIRPC Employment Opportunity: Regional Planner/Policy Analyst

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NOW HIRING

in Indiana’s Duneland in the Chicago metropolitan area 

Working smartly to enhance the quality of life for nearly 800,000 people along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) is seeking an enterprising individual to be the go-to data and trend analyst for this burgeoning region. This position is open due to a promotion within the agency, and is needed to ride regional data and analyze the population wave as NIRPC enters the next 50 years of its impactful history.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Regional Planner/Policy Analyst serves as a data and trends resource to community partners outside the agency and to planning colleagues within it. Accountable as the agency’s go-to source for identifying and interpreting regional trends and making sense of aggregate information, the energetic person in this position will wrangle demographic, environmental justice, economic, housing, fiscal, and other data, including transportation performance measurement.  The Regional Planner/Policy Analyst will be setting up a regional, open-source data clearinghouse and analyzing demographic, statistical and financial data, relating all of this to overall regional goals while developing insightful recommendations. With this arsenal of information at their fingertips, they’ll be engagingly presenting their findings based on solid analysis, and feeding that information into NIRPC’s planning products and into the NIRPC decision-making committee structure.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in urban or regional planning, information science or a related field.
• Master’s degree with at least two years of experience is desired, and AICP certification is preferred.
• Minimum of two to three years of successful experience is sought, preferably with a regional or local government, in transportation and/or land use planning.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare & give public presentations while making information clear and understandable.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in order to respond promptly to requests for information.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with strengths in written and verbal communications and a customer-oriented service ethic.
• Knowledge of GIS software and skilled in the production of easily-understood and trend-setting graphs, charts, and infographics.

STARTING SALARY PARAMETERS:   

• $41,000 – $47,000, depending on qualifications. NIRPC has a competitive benefits package, including twelve paid holidays and a flexible work schedule.

 APPLICATION & TIMEFRAME:

• To be considered for this position, please submit a carefully-written cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to:

Meredith Stilwell, Office Manager
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, IN 46368-6409
219-763-6060, ext. 138; fax 762-1653
mstilwell@nirpc.org

• Application materials should be in NIRPC’s hands by July 31, 2017, though the position will remain open until filled in order to find the candidate with the best fit among professional qualifications, experience, and suitability to NIRPC’s mission.

Wondering about Northwest Indiana?

Called “the Affordable Shore” by the Chicago Tribune, Northwest Indiana combines an innovative spirit, beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, and proximity to Chicago and its amenities with commuter rail access that is undergoing major expansion and service enhancements.

Northwest Indiana’s 41 communities each has its own unique character, providing everything from vibrant downtown restaurant scenes to growing arts districts to simple, small town charm.

These communities provide Northwest Indiana with a rich but affordable quality of life, helped by a state constitution property tax cap, lower taxes than our Illinois neighbors, and lower housing costs overall within similar or better proximity to Chicago’s loop than many Illinois suburbs.

The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and coastal environs provide exceptional beaches, dunescapes, paddling opportunities, and access to 150 miles of paved trails linking greenways, parks, and other recreational amenities throughout the region.

The northwestern Indiana region is surging, and the Regional Planner/Policy Analyst will track and disseminate a wealth of information about it from a front-row seat.

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Grants and Compliance Specialist, Evanston, IL

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Grants and Compliance Specialist

All times are in Central Daylight Time.

Location 

US-IL-Evanston

Job Type 

Regular Full-Time

Department 

Community Development

Salary 

$30.11/hour-$37.03/hour

Posted Date 

7/17/2017

Job Closing Date 

7/31/2017

More information about this job:

Nature of Work/Essential Functions:

*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

NATURE OF WORK: 

This position evaluates, prepares reports, and advises public and private sector administrators on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and/or regulatory conformance of projects and programs funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement programs from the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development. Responsible for monitoring projects and programs assisted by the City with federal entitlement grant funds and Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2), as well as City Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to maintain compliance with Federal and local requirements. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

• Develops annual applications for CDBG and provides technical assistance to potential applicants, particularly in Public Facilities and Infrastructure and Housing categories
• Produces subrecipient agreements, contracts and report forms for CDBG, HOME and ESG
• Conducts environmental reviews for CDBG, HOME and ESG projects and programs, including Requests for Release of Funds, as needed
• Reviews and evaluates external and City funding applications for CDBG, including program/project descriptions, budget and staffing estimates to determine feasibility and compliance with grants and federal cross-cutting requirements; monitors spending by project/program and category
• Collects data and prepares quarterly or semi-annual progress reports for all funded programs/projects. Conducts desk monitoring, site visits and on-site monitoring of CDBG, HOME and ESG programs and projects for compliance with federal and local requirements, including organizational capacity requirements of the Omni Circular, OMB 2 CFR Chapter II, Part 200 
• Takes part in staff reviews at which eligibility of applicants for assistance through CDBG, HOME and is determined/approved, as needed 
• Helps prepare the annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, including opening activities and entering data into HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)
• Monitors NSP2, HOME, CDBG and AHF rental and home ownership projects annually to ensure compliance with long-term affordability, tenant and homebuyer income restrictions, and other requirements
• Coordinates implementation of the CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area plan, including reporting outcomes against goals in the five-year Consolidated Plan
• Reviews CDBG, HOME, ESG and NSP2 draw requests for payment to contractors and subrecipients and prepares and submits vouchers for payment
• Works with City Purchasing and Compliance staff to ensure that projects funded wholly or in part with federal grant funds meet HUD Section 3, minority- and woman-owned contracting goals, and comply with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, following federal regulations
• Prepares and submits annual Section 3 and 2516 Contractor/Subcontractor Reports, and semi-annual 4710 Labor Standards Enforcement Reports to HUD; prepares and submits FFATA reports as required by the Transparency Act; assists with the City’s annual federal Single Audit
• Assists with NSP2 grant compliance, including long-term affordability requirements by tenure, land banking plans and other requirements; ensures activities and expenditures are entered in HUD DRGR system and quarterly and annual reports are submitted, as required
• Develops and implements special projects as needed; may assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Assists with marketing and promotion of programs, including updating content on City webpages

Minimum Requirements:

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Non-Profit Management or related degree. 

Must possess two years’ experience in grants management, program/project development, real estate management and/or compliance;or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to use Internet search engines, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and other software
• Familiarity with relational databases; ability to enter data and run reports in loan management systems such as CDM.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• Communication: Ability to read business letters, memoranda, technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write business letters, memoranda, abstracts, and financial reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ability to be conversant in theory using principles and methods of effective and persuasive speaking. Ability to speak before audiences with poise, voice control and confidence, using correct English and well-modulated voice.
• Ability to work with and relate to a diverse group of residents from varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds 
• Excellent organizational, project management and customer service skills.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in dealing with individuals and groups at all levels.
• Self motivated, disciplined, organized, and reliable.
• Innovative, creative, resourceful and independent thinking.

                  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces); stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); reaching (extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape,, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

Additional Information:

SUPERVISION:

Reports to the Housing and Grants Administrator within the Community Development Department who outlines work assignments, reviews work in progress, and completed work.  Works closely with all relevant departments/divisions to assist and inform in the processing of planning related issues and policies; best practices as appropriate.  Employee is expected to provide leadership/guidance to all City departments in administration and management of grant-funded programs and projects. Guidance is provided via the strategic plan, City Code, City policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and Consolidated Plan to ensure that goals are met.  Work is evaluated at least annually with respect to progress toward achieving goals, leadership, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with employees at all levels in the organization as well as elected and appointed officials, community groups and the general public.

PUBLIC CONTACT:

The employee has regular and frequent contact with department and division employees and other City employees; regular contact with individual residents and groups, including elected officials.  Presentations during public meetings are part of the scope of work for this position.

Chosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.

The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).