Permit Navigator (Community Development), Village of Schaumburg

Title:  Permit Navigator (Community Development)

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Pay:  The salary range for this position is $86,287.00 - $125,117.00.

The position is responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient permitting process for customers; proactively helping customers navigate requirements and permitting approval steps; guiding small businesses and homeowners to understand processes and how to access permit and building code information; and serving as a permit coordinator for large high-profile projects.  The position works closely with the Building and Permitting Divisions Supervisors and to identify and implement process improvements. The position involves significant public interaction and communication and often serves as a communication bridge between customers and plans examiners/inspectors.   Possessing capabilities to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people inside and outside the organization, prioritize multiple projects, and organize time and resources efficiently is essential in this role.

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JOB DUTIES:

1.    Assists customers to guide them through the permitting process.  Ensures customers understand procedural requirements and facilitates communication with technical staff within the department, often acting as a bridge between customers and plans examiners/inspectors. 
2.    Recommends and implements policy and procedural changes to enhance internal operations of the Building and Permitting Divisions, including changes that involve integration and implementation of new software and other technical solutions. 
3.    Answers questions from homeowners, business owners, contractors, and developers about permit requirements, building and zoning codes, and related questions.
4.    Facilitates coordination for large projects that require multi-department review and ensures that communication is clear and coordinated.  
5.    Develops communication materials such as flyers, brochures, and website information to provide information to ensure processes and code requirements are effectively communicated. 
6.    Responds to customer concerns/complaints – acts as a point person to resolve complaints.
7.    Assists in developing, maintaining, and improving proper and efficient processes that achieve related goals and policies.  
8.    Ensures the village’s customer service policies, objectives, and initiatives are met.  
9.    Performs other duties as assigned.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, interior design, urban planning, or a related field.  
2.    A minimum of three years of experience coordinating construction projects or coordinating review of construction projects, reading, interpreting, and/or designing drawings and prints, as gained in an office of architecture, builder, general contractor, or municipal government.
3.    Possession of a valid driver’s license.
4.    Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.
 

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $86,287.00 - $95,995.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $86,287.00 - $125,117.00.

 

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

 

BENEFITS:

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment and includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.  The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more.

 

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG:
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be. 

Our Core Values are the heart and soul of how we operate.  Customer service, integrity, respect, teamwork, and trust are the values we dedicate ourselves to with the goal of providing excellent services and programs to meet the needs of our community and those within our organization. They guide our actions and serve as the framework for the decisions and contributions we make every day – at every level.  Each member of the Schaumburg team is valued, belongs and provides essential services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Schaumburg. We are proud of the rich diversity of the Schaumburg community, and we want employees to bring their own unique capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work in serving the community.  The characteristics of humility, empathy, respect, and open-mindedness are cornerstones of our organizational culture. The success of the village depends on our employees, and we are committed to helping employees continue growing and developing in their careers. 

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

The candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, and other job-related testing or verifications.  Chosen candidates will be subject to background checks and a criminal history investigation.  The top candidate will need to successfully complete the post-offer qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 847-923-3900.

 

The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Secretary (Community Development), Village of Schaumburg

Title: Secretary (Community Development)

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Pay:  The salary range for this position is $21.82 - $31.81.

The Community Development Department is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual to join the team as a Secretary. This position supports daily administrative operations, delivers exceptional customer service, and assists with a variety of purchasing and accounting functions. The Secretary plays an integral role in coordinating office activities, preparing materials for public meetings, maintaining records, and serving as a liaison between staff and the public. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to stay organized under pressure, and a collaborative working style. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring administrative processes run efficiently and effectively.

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The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity. Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey; having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; being selected as a Best-In-Class-Employer by Gallagher for midsize employers and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois. 

 

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Secretary (Community Development)

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.   

 

STARTING PAY RATE:  $21.82 - $24.32 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek.  Salary dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is $21.82 - $31.81.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website. 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Development Department is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual to join the team as a Secretary. This position supports daily administrative operations, delivers exceptional customer service, and assists with a variety of purchasing and accounting functions. The Secretary plays an integral role in coordinating office activities, preparing materials for public meetings, maintaining records, and serving as a liaison between staff and the public. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, the ability to stay organized under pressure, and a collaborative working style. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing needs, and ensuring administrative processes run efficiently and effectively.

 

JOB DUTIES:

1.    Provides general administrative support for department staff, including assistance with processing applications for planning/zoning requests, processing payments, maintaining village files, and preparing special reports.  
2.    Maintains files, including digital, for applications made to board/commissions/committees.
3.    Attends evening public meetings; prepares minutes for meetings; prepares agendas; responsible for preparation of meeting notices in compliance with state Open Meetings Act requirements; prepares packets and other supporting documentation for commission/board members, staff, and the public.  

4.    Enters, tracks, and coordinates purchases for budget accounts.  Reviews invoices for accuracy, obtains receiving information, and processes for payment.  Reviews requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and authorization prior to processing.  Resolves purchasing and/or payment issues.  Ensures proper        adjustments for returned items.  Negotiates payment adjustments.  Reviews open purchase orders with vendor for status of order. Maintains Procurement Card, provides correct accounting and processes records and systems. 
5.    Keeps financial, statistical, inventory and other records, develops forms and procedures, and orders office supplies.
6.    Acts as an intermediary for staff, maintaining frequent contacts with public and private officials, contractors, and other officials, screens and routes calls, and answers inquiries as appropriate.
7.    Prepares letters and ordinances, often requiring knowledge of specialized terminology of the department.  Prepares correspondence and other materials on a variety of general and technical topics of a not-confidential and confidential nature.
8.    Exercises discretion and judgment on most administrative decisions; develops and implements procedures for expediting the flow of clerical work through the office.
9.    Provides administrative support for local adjudication system.
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.    Education equivalent to a high school diploma. 

2.    A minimum of one year of experience as a secretary in an office.
3.    Proficiency with current computer software systems, including email, calendar programs, job specific software, and customer service systems preferred or within the first six months of employment.

 

BENEFITS:

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package which includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications.  Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen.

 

THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Village Planner - Village of Franklin Park, IL

Position Description:
The Village of Franklin Park, located immediately northwest of the City of Chicago, seeks a Village Planner to undertake a wide array of duties related to development and redevelopment projects in the Village. This position reports to the Director of Community Development and Zoning. The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $62,000 (based on experience) and also includes an excellent benefits package.

Associate Planner, Village of Hanover Park - Hanover Park, IL

 JOB SUMMARY

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $63,669 - $70,832

FULL SALARY RANGE: $63,669 - $92,321

Under general direction of the Director of Community and Economic 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; coordinates with the GIS consultant to maintain GIS data; reviews development applications and prepares staff reports for zoning changes, Text Amendments, Special Uses  and Variances under the direction of the Director.   Assists Director with Economic Development 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.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Assists in the maintenance of the department’s web-presence, including the website, electronic communications, Location One Information Services, and GIS Planning.

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 Economic Development 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE

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.

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Program Coordinator, Just Roots Chicago - Sauk Village, IL

 

Details

Job Type:Part Time

Job Type:Temporary

Start Date:March 4, 2025

End Date:October 31, 2025

Application Deadline:January 15, 2025

Experience Level:Entry level

Compensation:USD $20 / hour

25 hours/week with a T/W/F/Sa Schedule

Areas of Focus:Agriculture, Children & Youth, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Volunteering, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Hunger, Food Security

Description

Just Roots envisions caring communities that motivate and support all residents to participate and access food in ways that promote and sustain the holistic health of people and the environment. Guided by that vision, we strive to support our community in three primary ways:

1. Improved holistic health and well-being for residents through the production, harvest, and consumption of healthy, culturally affirming food.
2. The development of a thriving community that learns and shares about local, healthy, regenerative food practices together.
3. Greater collaboration and resource sharing among urban farmers working to support the development of a more local, regenerative, and community driven food system.

We are a young, growing organization that was founded in 2017. We are a team of ten staff and nine board members, with invaluable support from a host of seasonal staff, interns, volunteers, and community partners. To learn more, visit https://justrootschicago.org/our-team/.

Position Description

The Program Coordinator leads the on-site coordination of food distribution programs, specifically the CSA, Farm Stand, Fresh Food Farmacy, Farm to School, and Donations at the It Takes A Village (ITAV) Community Farm. Other than food distribution, this person coordinates volunteers and supports farm production, most notably harvest. This is a seasonal position, March - October, at 25 hours/week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the distribution of CSA shares at the ITAV Community Farm between May and October.
• Lead and oversee the weekly Farm Stand at the ITAV Community Farm between June and October.
• Lead and oversee the Fresh Food Farmacy and Farm to School distributions at the ITAV Community Farm between June and October.
• Lead and oversee Donations at the ITAV Community Farm between June and October.
• Coordinate individual volunteers and volunteer groups of all ages and lead farm tours, farm tasks, and opportunities for learning and healing.
• Complete on-site administrative tasks as needed for each program.
• Support weekly harvests and maintain food safety and quality control standards from field to family.
• Support farm to table dinners, community events, off-site food distributions, and youth education on an as-needed basis.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support communication and outreach efforts for programming on an as-needed basis.

Primary Qualifications

• A commitment to Just Roots Chicago’s mission, vision, and values.
• A minimum of one year of experience working in customer service, and supporting individuals or groups of varying ages.
• An understanding of sustainable growing practices for fruit and vegetable production and/or experience working at an urban farm or garden.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time at an efficient pace.
• A self-motivated individual who’s able to complete tasks in an effective manner, both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to effectively and promptly communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Reliable and consistent access to a car or transportation. A vehicle is required for off-site food distributions.
• Lives in Chicagoland, preferably on the south side of Chicago or in the south suburbs.

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Digital Media Coordinator, IL Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 

Details

Job Type:Full Time

Education:High School Diploma Required

Experience Level:Mid-level

Salary:USD $45,000 - $55,000 / year

Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus generous benefits ICIRR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Volunteering

Description

Specific responsibilities:

• Be a part of winning campaigns: Work with members of all ICIRR departments to develop and implement digital advocacy and storytelling tactics that drive our coalition’s campaigns toward victory. This will include managing our digital advocacy platform to publicize and help mobilize ICIRR events.

• Digital content creation and audience management: Develop, implement, manage and analyze new and alternative social media strategies and use creative, cutting-edge practices to grow our coalition’s visibility, traffic, and reach. In doing so, ensure that ICIRR has an integrated approach to all aspects of its digital presence. This includes tracking success through analyzing metrics and suggesting adjustments.

• Community outreach through digital platforms and tactics: This includes managing phone banks and text banks, assisting with digital ad buys, and responding to community members on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or email. Work across departments to schedule and execute informational or advocacy live streams. Track website performance and ensure up-to-date content.

• Mass email and text message support: Calendar, write, and send action alerts by text and email to mobilize ICIRR’s membership and online base. Assist with fundraising and e-newsletter campaigns.

• Assist with media and press outreach: Assist with press activities, including press conferences, rapid response activities, writing press releases; pitching to the media; maintaining media lists; and conducting media monitoring.

• Additional responsibilities include: Photography at in-person events; light video editing; assistance with annual fundraising event; rapid response for breaking immigration news; supporting ICIRR members in their digital outreach. Considering event and rapid response work, availability on some nights and weekends may be necessary.

Job requirements:

• Experience: Minimum two years of experience in communications, social media, or community organizing. Examples include but are not limited to paid or volunteer work with political campaigns, community-based organizations, or college student organizations.

• Skills: Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Ability to speak and write in Spanish is a plus. Demonstrated project or program management is a plus. Team player who is willing to experiment and try new tactics to reach our audiences.

• Programs and platforms: Familiarity with social networking, content management systems, web development, database management, and/or community outreach strategies (including phone banking, text banking, or canvassing). Programs and platforms you would be using include but are not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, StreamYard, Canva, VAN, and Phone2Action.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, creative writing, communications, marketing, or journalism. Organizing or community-based experience is accepted in lieu of formal education.

• Interests: Interest in immigration and refugee issues and understanding of Chicago and Illinois communities preferred.

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Planner or Senior Planner, Community Development Dept., Village of Frankfort - Frankfort, IL

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Plans Examiner (Community Development) - Village of Schaumburg

Location: Village of Schaumburg, Illinois

Work Type: Full Time

STARTING PAY RATE:  $34.08 - $37.97  Salary dependent on qualifications.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This position reviews and approves plans for residential, commercial/industrial construction, and fire systems submitted to the department which requires a permit for compliance with international building codes and local ordinances. Applicants will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people, inside and outside the organization.  We are looking to add a team member capable of finding solutions and processing change efficiently, while prioritizing requests and responsibilities with accurateness.

 

Full job description and application available here.

Senior Administrative Assistant, Community Development at American Cancer Society

 Location: Chicago, IllinoisPosition Type: Full timeExperience: Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and work experience.1-3 years of experience supporting an executive, non-profit experience preferred.

At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Provides high level, diverse, and confidential administrative support to an Area Vice President and their department Senior Directors/Directors or a Strategic Director MSABC or Relay For Life.
Full job description and application available here

Community and Economic Development Director - City of Warrenville, IL

For more information and to apply please visit: City of Warrenville 

First look at resumes will begin the week of April 3, 2023

Salary:

Hiring range is $117,184 to $161,128 commensurate with experience

Closing

Open Until Filled

The City of Warrenville, IL is seeking qualified candidates for the position of full-time Community and Economic Development Director.  Under the general direction of the City Administrator, this position is responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating all activities of the Community Development Department, including supervising and mentoring staff, setting department goals, and coordinating the preparation and administration of the department’s annual work program and budget, . The department’s major functional areas include current and long range planning, zoning administration, land development oversight, geographic information system management, economic development, stormwater and floodplain management, building permit processing, and building and code enforcement responsibilities.  

The Director provides professional and strategic recommendations to the City Administrator, Plan Commission/ZBA, Community Development Committee, and the Mayor and City Council.

The job description contains additional information about this position and is available to view in the Attached Files link.

**The City of Warrenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Project Manager Community Development - LUCHA - Chicago, IL

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: LUCHA 

About the Organization

LUCHA (Latin United Community Housing Association) is a non-profit developer and owner of affordable housing in the City of Chicago. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing housing as a human right through advocacy, development, and services. We operate over 200 units of affordable rental housing in the West Town, Humboldt Park and Logan Square neighborhoods.

Founded in 1982, LUCHA has evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier housing advocates and has served thousands of moderate and low-income families.

LUCHA is seeking a Project Manager to join the Community Development team in directing LUCHA’s pipeline of community- driven affordable housing development projects. With the oversight and support of LUCHA’s Director of Community Development and Executive Director, the Project Manager will oversee two or more developments at a time, advancing all aspects of the development process from concept development through acquisition, construction and initial occupancy.

Assistant Community Development Director - Village of Carpentersville, IL

Title: Assistant Community Development Director

Status: Full-time, exempt

Salary: Starting at $80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application: Candidates interested in applying for the position of Assistant Community Development

Director should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to HR@cville.org.

Candidates should also complete an online application, or email a completed application to HR@cville.org.

Community Development GIS/Assistant - Village of Maywood, IL

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Maywood Employment Opportunities 

Position Title: Community Development GIS/Assistant

Position Purpose: The purpose of this job within the organization is to provide the administrative

coordination of all areas pertaining to the Community Development Department’s goals

of the Village of Maywood.

Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures)

• Provides administrative coordination of all public and community meetings pertain to all aspects of

Community Development i.e. TIF public hearings, Village Corridor Planning, Comprehensive Plan, Map amendments, and Zoning Ordinance changes.

• Provides all the clerical assistance for TIF joint board of review meetings and public hearings.

• Intakes and provides initial review of all land use applications (e.g., rezoning, annexation, and site plan approval), Business License (Com. Dev. portion), project assessments, Zoning interpretations.

• Assist Community Development department with the Cook County landbank programs and entities

involved in property acquisition.

• Processing and forwarding to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals applications for appeals,

variations, special uses, map or text amendments or other matters on which the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals is required to review pursuant to law, or the Village's zoning

regulations.

• Maintaining possession of appropriate records and files pertaining to the zoning regulations of the

Village, including but not limited to, zoning maps, amendments, special uses, variations and appeals,

ensuring annual adoption of the Zoning map by the Village Board.

• Facilitates Village’s ArcGIS software; fields request for Maps from various Village Departments. Assist with all Village GIS projects and programs. Helps with all mapping for established and new TIFs and Zoning amendments.

• Gathers and prepares notice, agendas, and minutes for all boards, committees and commissions

staffed by Community development.

• Communicates with contractors, residents, and project managers to answer questions, assist with

interpretation of the code of ordinances in relation to building setbacks, conditional uses, re-zoning,

annexations, and general development plans.

• Reviews permit applications for flat and over the counter zoning i.e., fences, single signs, and sheds

etc. for compliance and approval or denial.

• Assist Community Development staff with compiling and maintaining all list related to Community

Development.

• Provide Clerical and coordination assistance in all Community Development efforts i.e. acquisitions,

public hearings, ground breaking, grand openings, and grant billing/reporting.

• Assist with special projects as needed, schedules/ coordinates meeting with consultants to meet goals

of Zoning /Planning projects.

➢ Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by the Village of

Maywood and the respective department while adhering to the village’s confidentiality norms and

standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of the Village of Maywood in all

interactions with others.

➢ Ability to work within team structure.

➢ Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established Village and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

➢ Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.

➢ Participates in staff meetings and other in services, meetings or committees as required.

General Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning or GIS closely related field or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Certifications in ArcGIS or progress towards is required.

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Illinois Driver's License is required.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in

performance of the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and

analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality.

• Interpersonal skills—the individual establishes relationships quickly with all levels of employees

within the organization, can maintain confidentiality, and remains open to others' ideas and ways

of doing things.

• Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;

able to produce written documents and communications that provide clear expression of ideas or

goals; is able to actively listen to gain an understanding of a situation and respond accordingly.

• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.

• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work

to ensure quality; ability to edit work for spelling and grammar and presents numerical data

effectively.

• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing

demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to

management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Maywood Employment Opportunities 

Industrial & Community Development Representative - Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Illinois

Date:  Dec 5, 2022
Location:  Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Job Requisition ID:  20686
Agency :  Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 
Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2022 
Salary:   $5,426.00 - $7,827.00 Anticipated Monthly Starting Salary  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   2  

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

About the Position

The Business Development bureau manages a number of exciting economic development, business attraction and retention programs to assist large and small businesses in Illinois. Currently the Business Development bureau is expecting a significant increase in funds to promote loan guarantee and loan participation programs. This role will help to provide low cost capital loans to eligible business in Illinois that will create new jobs. We welcome eligible candidates to apply and join us in our goals to help provide equitable and fair access to capital to businesses all over Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1. Evaluates the eligibility of credit proposals submitted to the Department.

2. Assists in the preparation and administration of loan enrollments following the policy and procedures under the Office of Business Development, Business Finance Division.

3. Assists in monitoring and obtaining loan repayment information and ensuring compliance with contract terms from lenders, loan recipients and their owners, managers, and guarantors.

4. Assists in recommending policy and procedures for business development loans to improve the operation of the program.

5. Provide technical assistance to and maintain professional working relationships with various governmental and community based organizations, financial service institutions, the business community and other department units, to identify the reasonable utilization of the State and other economic development programs and resources.

6. Prepares and makes presentations explaining the concepts and mechanics of the business development financing programs to lending institutions, chambers of commerce, professional and other groups.

7. Provides training and ongoing leadership to beginning level and less experience staff.

8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with concentration in one or more of the following fields: industrial development, business administration, economic geography, marketing or economic, preferably in economics or related fields; appropriate business experience may be substituted for a college on a year-for-year basis.

2. Requires two (2) years of professional experience in the field of industrial and/or community economic development. 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefer two years of experience in grant/loan administration.

2. Prefer two years previous experience managing loans, preparing underwriting documentation and engaging with financial institutions

3. Prefer one or more years of experience preparing written and oral reports.

4. Prefer one year of descriptive data analysis experience, can include managing reports and aggregating information to improve programs. 

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires a valid driver's license to meet the travel requirements of this position.

2. Requires ability to travel.

3. Requires ability to pass a background check.

Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 555 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60661  
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQURIES ONLY – INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

Job Family:  Fiscal/Finance/Business