What: Under general direction of the Director of Community Development, coordinates development applications, site plan reviews, collects and analyzes planning data; assists in preparing planning studies and reports; assists in policy analysis and formulation; assists in updating the Village's comprehensive plan; maintains data files for an automated geographic information system; reviews development applications and prepares staff reports for zoning changes, code amendments, special use permits and variances under the direction of the Director. Assists Director with Economic Development and Historic Preservation functions. Conducts field evaluations and inspections/assessments. Provides a variety of customer service front-end support to residential and non-residential customers at the Community and Economic Development counter.
Responsibilities include:
- Reviews building permit plans for compliance with applicable zoning, subdivisions, landscaping, and other development codes. Ensures that there is a "sign-off" by the Village Planner and/or Director prior to permit issuance and inspection to ensure compliance prior to occupancy.
- Assists in the maintenance, update, and implementation of goals and policies identified in the Village's Comprehensive and Strategic Plans.
- Assists in the maintenance of a computerized Village database as applicable, including demographics, land use, signs, utilities, transportation, public services, property availability and owner information. Development and maintenance of database includes field surveys, graphics development and statistical compilation.
- Prepares applications, provides necessary documentation and coordination for special projects.
- Assists the Director in reviewing and updating the Village's land use regulations.
- Assists in preparing brochures for developers and citizens outlining and explaining the Village's development process and promotes development opportunities.
- Assists the Director and Village Planner in streamlining the development process and working with developers and citizens as they go through the development review process in obtaining project approval.
- Assists in the maintenance and updating of planning data and geographic information systems as it relates to planning and physical development.
- Prepares staff review memos, under the direction of the Director and Village Planner for variances, rezoning, special use and planned unit development proposals for Development Commission.
- Assists the Director and Village Planner with business and developer outreach and preparation of agendas and meetings of the Committee on Networking Education and Community Teamwork (CONECT) business committee.
- Assists in administering Escrow Agreements, communicating with Finance and Code Enforcement Staff, residents, and real estate professionals to evaluate code violations and establish agreements for them to be remedied following the sale of a property.
- Provides the Community and Economic Development counter coverage in the absence of primary personnel to assist residents with a variety of inquiries.
- Plans and prioritizes daily work schedule and analyzes data to develop own and departmental daily work plans that can involve technical and/or administrative issues.
- Adheres to all Village policies and procedures within the department and as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
- Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor. Reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible, but no later than end of the employee's work shift. Follows recognized safe work practices.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Qualifications: Completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Urban Planning or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Experience in government planning is preferred.
Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois Class D driver's license.
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