The Village of Gurnee is seeking qualified applicants for the entry level position of Associate Planner within the Community Development Department. With new and exciting projects coming to Gurnee, this position will have the opportunity to work closely with businesses, developers and Planning Officials to achieve organizational and strategic goals while gaining experience in the industry!
This position is responsible for professional planning work related to land use and municipal development. The selected candidate will complete a variety of routine and complex assignments pertaining to the implementation of current and long range planning programs. Under supervision, the candidate will also coordinate and implement the subdivision, planned unit development, and related current and long-range zoning processes.
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field from an accredited college or university as well as knowledge of planning principles, zoning laws and ordinances. Experience using GIS applications is required.
The salary range for this position is $74,715.76-102,254.04, hiring salary range is based on qualifications and experience. This is a professional position covered under a collective bargaining agreement which includes competitive health, vision and dental benefits at no cost to the employee. This position also includes paid vacation, sick and personal time as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement (IMRF) Fund Pension Plan.
Work hours for this position are Monday –Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm, with some flexibility to schedule if night meetings are required or requested on a bi-monthly basis.
Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a post-offer background and drug screen.
This position is open until filled.
To apply please visit – https://eservice.gurnee.il.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx