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Development Analyst I - Will County Land Use Department, Will County, Illinois

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000 D.O.Q (Exempt)

Job Summary

The Development Analyst I position is an entry-level position that assists the Development Analyst II with implementation planning and associated challenging matters of interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of related ordinances and regulations. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • assisting in the zoning application process; 
  • review of building permit applications and site plans for ordinance compliance; 
  • provides professional-level staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Land Use and Development Committee; 
  • review application documents to ensure compliance with ordinances, regulations, adopted plans/policies to provide direction as needed; 
  • reviews, interprets and applies federal, state and local regulations as they relate to County ordinances; 
  • organizes and conducts meetings with applicants and the public for zoning applications and development proposals; 
  • creates maps, reports, visual presentations, site plans and renderings; 
  • communicates and collaborates with a variety of agencies, governmental departments, consultants and community organizations on zoning matters; 
  • monitors development and zoning activity.

Full Description and Instructions for Applying are available here.

Minimum Qualifications

Accredited bachelor’s degree in planning or related field required. Related fields of study include but are not limited to geography, public administration, environmental studies, landscape architecture, and economics. Prior experience or internships preferred. Valid driver’s license is required and minimum liability insurance required by law; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present clearly, tactfully, and professionally before a variety of public bodies and interest groups; research skills; familiarity with zoning, subdivision, and site development processes and general principles of land use; and aptitude with Microsoft Office software, Windows Operating System, and ESRI geographic information system software.