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Assistant Director - Development Customer Services (Oak Park, IL) (Closes 2/2)

Who: Village of Oak Park, IL

What: The newly created Assistant Director - Development Customer Services will report to the Director of Development Customer Services (akin to a Community Development Director) and will assist in the management of the activities and operations of the department which include permit processing, plan review, building inspection, property maintenance inspection, code enforcement, businesses services and licensing as well as neighborhood services, CDBG administration, parking and mobility services. The department also oversees the planning, zoning and historic preservation activities of the Village.

Qualifications:
 • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, public policy, business administration or related field is required.
• A Master’s degree is desirable.
• Five years of progressively responsible management experience in community development or general government business operations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, labor relations, strong organizational leadership, independent judgment, strategic planning, budget and management skills, and motivational skills essential. 

Benefits: Starting salary is $115,000+/- DOQ. The Village provides an excellent benefit package. 

Submit résumé, cover letter with salary history and contact information for five professional references to our online application system no later than February 2, 2018 to Kathleen (Katy) Rush - Vice President, GovHR USA. TEL: (847)380-3240