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Community & Economic Development Analyst - Villa Park Illinois

Title: Community & Economic Development Analyst
Type: Full-time
Location: Villa Park, IL
Pay: $33-35/hour

The Community & Economic Development Department (CED) is seeking a motivated individual with a positive attitude to fill a newly created full-time Analyst position. The CED Department is looking for an individual that has a desire to do great things and serve the community with a variety of multi-faceted skills. This position will have some routine workload, but many non-routine tasks will be assigned. The Village of Villa Park is a growing community of about 22,500 residents located 12 miles south of O’Hare International Airport and 19 miles west of the City of Chicago.

Apply here.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development, the Community & Economic Development Analyst is responsible for providing administrative, technical, and budgetary support to the Community & Economic Development (CED) department. Additional responsibilities include data analysis, research, documentation management, project coordination, reporting, licensing management, and records archive. The position works collaboratively across all Village departments to ensure completion of projects and information requests as needed. This position will also be responsible for implementing special projects and non-routine tasks.

Applicants will need to work in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and multitask. Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, problem solving, and follow through a must. Strong written and oral skills and effective working relationships with others to provide excellent customer service are required.