What: The Village of Woodridge has an opening for a highly motivated Planner who is seeking opportunities to work on a wide range of planning tasks. Position reports to the Director.
Responsibilities include:
- Review land development proposals, including presentation to the Plan Commission.
- Coordination of the interdepartmental development review process.
- Comprehensive planning studies.
- Economic development activities, including preparation of marketing materials, assistance with TIF district projects; preparation of grant applications; and related special projects.
- Regular attendance at evening meetings as well as occasional evening and weekend events is also required.
Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in planning. A Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have excellent organizational, customer service and communication skills. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing with the public, committees, developers, and others is essential.
AICP certification preferred or obtained within 2 years of hire. Experience with Microsoft Office and geographic information systems (GIS) software is highly desirable.
Benefit and Salary Information
This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package, including health and life insurance, IMRF pension, vacation time, paid holidays and sick time. The starting salary is $66,206.
Application and Testing Process Applications may be obtained on the Village website: www.vil.woodridge.il.us. Please include a cover letter, a resume and three references with your completed employment application.
Submit application and accompanying materials to Human Resources, 5 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517; fax to (630) 719-0021, or email to hr@vil.woodridge.il.us.
Position open until filled; the first review of applications will occur October 15, 2018.