Assistant Planner - City of Naperville

Title: Assistant Planner

Salary: $53,000 - $68,100 Annually 

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Naperville, IL

Department: Transportation, Engineering, and Development 

Job Description:

The City of Naperville seeks a motivated and degreed individual to serve as Assistant Planner for the Transportation, Engineering and Development Business Group (TED).  As a key member of our Planning team, and reporting to a Senior Planner, this position provides technical support to planning and zoning boards and commissions, reviews and expedites applications for variances, conducts plan and permit reviews of modest to moderate scope & complexity, and responds to inquiries related to zoning and planning matters.

Duties

Working in a team environment, the Assistant Planner’s additional responsibilities will include:
 

• Receiving development applications (and supporting documents) that are submitted by developers, then  reviewing the documentation for conformance to City zoning and development codes, regulations & ordinances.  Requesting revisions as necessary.
• Reviewing development applications and supporting documents to ensure timely completion and communication to applicants.
• Preparing variance applications for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, including scheduling public hearings, preparing staff reports & ordinances, and presenting to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
• Reviewing permit applications for conformance to City codes and regulations.
• Representing TED at meetings with developers and other City department representatives to contribute technical planning and zoning expertise in regard to development proposals.
• Responding to inquiries from developers, realtors, organizations, City departments, and the public regarding planning & zoning matters and activities.
• Assisting other City staff with zoning/code compliance inspection activities.
• Preparing correspondence, reports & spreadsheets related to zoning and planning activities.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of development and plan review processes.   Performing research as necessary

Qualifications

At a minimum, applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration or a related field, plus meaningful internship experience or related municipal work experience.  Additional years of planning work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.  A valid State of Illinois Class D Driver's License is also required.  
 
Preferred candidates will possess strong analytical and proven communication skills, plus strong knowledge of project management principles.  Also important to this position are computer skills, and experience in report preparation.

For more information and to apply: Assistant Planner 

 

Project Manager, Development Review Team, City Of Naperville - Naperville, IL

Project Manager– Development Review Team

City Of Naperville

August 25, 2014

Experience: 

3-5 years

Phone: 

630-305-5959

Fax: 

630-305-4048

Email: 

apply@naperville.il.us

Website: 

http://www.naperville.il.us/careeropps.aspx

Location: 

Naperville, IL

PROJECT MANAGER – Development Review Team, Transportation, Engineering & Development Business Group (TED)

POSITION CLOSES: When filled, however applications received by September 8th will be considered for the first round of interviews.

STARTING SALARY:To $76,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications.

The City of Naperville seeks a highly qualified individual to serve as a Project Manager in the Development Review Team (DRT) of the Transportation, Engineering, and Development Business Group. The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating land development projects from concept stage to occupancy and serves as the single-point-of-contact for both internal and external customers.   The Project Manager reports directly to the Development Manager.

The DRT Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the plan review and drafting related legal agreements for residential and commercial land development projects.  Knowledge and experience with planning, zoning, site construction, and building codes is essential to the position.  The selected candidate will negotiate with developers and attorneys, deal with complex technical issues and interpret codes and ordinances.  The Project Manager ensures that development reviews are completed in a timely manner and also establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other City departments and outside agencies.

The Project Manager is accountable for working collaboratively, in a matrix environment, with other teams in the Transportation, Engineering, and Development Business Group, as well as other city departments and groups, to achieve common goals and provide excellent customer service.  This position may also be required to attend (and/or present at) Commission meetings such as the Building Review Board.

Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, architecture, construction management, public administration, or a related field.  Three years of experience with land development is also required, with strong client or public interaction experience essential to success. In lieu of a degree, additional years of proven work experience may be considered.  Possession of an AICP, PE, ICC, or related certification is a plus. A valid State of Illinois Driver’s License is required.  The selected candidate will also be an excellent communicator and possess a strong knowledge of project management principles.  Also important to this position are the (proven) abilities to manage multiple priorities, conduct effective research, demonstrate attention to detail, and meet deadlines.

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 146,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate and vibrant downtown area.  And it’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories.  In return for your“great service all the time,”we’ll provide you with career growth opportunities, a dynamic working environment composed of an innovative team of professionals, and a competitive benefits package.

Please visit: http://www.naperville.il.us/careeropps.aspx to apply for this opportunity