Development Director - City of Wauwatosa, WI

Salary: $126,734.40 - $161,928.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Opening Date: 05/03/2024
Location: Wauwatosa, WI
Department: Development

Position Overview

The Development Director plays a key role in advancing the City of Wauwatosa’s mission and vision by overseeing the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Development Department. The Development Director is responsible for leading community and economic development initiatives and negotiating complex public and private real estate and economic development deals. The Development Director is a highly visible management position providing leadership, direction and general oversight of the Development Department, comprehensive planning, zoning, development and redevelopment, economic development, building and safety, code enforcement and housing activities. The work involves significant community engagement and public involvement with elected officials, residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, developers and other city departments.

Please see our recruitment brochure for more details on the position and the City of Wauwatosa: https://www.wauwatosa.net/home/showdocument?id=5495 

Full Description and application available here.

Code Enforcement Inspector (Community Development) - City of Schaumburg

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is considered a civil enforcement officer responsible for the effective enforcement of community maintenance standards, performing inspections and services necessary for effective enforcement in residential, commercial, and industrial properties and businesses as required under Village codes and ordinances.  Position requires self-discipline, accurate scheduling, spontaneous problem resolution, excellent verbal and written communication skills, provision of expert testimony in courts of law, and working autonomously.  Decisions made by the inspector have a significant impact on the economic conditions of businesses and property and livelihood of residents.  

 

Required to perform inspections and/or duties as designated, beyond the normal work day or work week including working Saturdays once every five weeks or as needed based on departmental need.  The ideal candidate will need to effectively communicate to a full range of people, be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals, and shift gears comfortably.  We are looking to add a team member capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects with thoroughness and accuracy.  Proficiency in other languages is a plus. 

STARTING PAY RATE:  $30.41 - $34.00 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek.  Salary dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is $30.41 - $44.75.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website.

Apply here.

Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development) Summer - Village of Schaumburg

For more information please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development) summer with an online application deadline of 03/31/2023.

 

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.

 

PAY RATE:  $18.00 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek. 

 

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

Planner - Village of Huntley, IL

Who: Village of Huntley, IL, Development Services Department

What: This position performs professional, technical, and administrative work related to new developments in the Village. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing varied services and assignments related to zoning administration, site plan review, project management, long-range planning, and code enforcement. The position requires strong customer service and excellent communication skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong writing skills and attention to detail required.

Work includes responsibility for providing information regarding Village codes and standards to the public; preparation of maps and other illustrative materials; and collecting planning data. The position also involves responsibility for providing technical advice and guidance to the Director of Development Services and other Village staff regarding development activity. The Planner will serve as staff liaison to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Attendance at various evening meetings is required.

Director of Community Development - City of Laguna Niguel, CA

Director of Community Development

Employer City of Laguna Niguel, CA

Filing deadline: June 10, 2016, 5 pm

Employer: City of Laguna Niguel
30111 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone 949-362-4300
Website URL www.cityoflagunaniguel.org

Incorporated in 1989, Laguna Niguel (pop. 65,000) is a premier master-planned community nestled in the coastal foothills of beautiful South Orange County. Laguna Niguel is a thriving, business friendly and family-oriented community and enjoys an exceptional quality of life. The Department is responsible for cur¬rent and advanced planning, building, grading, code enforcement, and CDBG administration and has a total operating budget of $3.9 million. With a staff of 15 full-time and 4 part-time employees, supplemented by 5 full-time contract employees, the Department is involved in maintaining the City’s high development standards, developing the City’s Gateway area, and creating a dynamic and vibrant downtown district on the site of the old County Courthouse. The ideal candidate is an experienced planning professional with a strong commitment to high quality development and excellent customer service. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public or business administration, or closely related field is required. Salary range is $135,072 to $168,852, plus generous benefits. Filing deadline: June 10, 2016, 5 pm Required City application forms may be obtained online at www.cityoflagunaniguel.org or by calling (949) 362-4300. Submit completed application, cover letter and resume to hresources@cityoflagunaniguel.org or in person or by mail to City of Laguna Niguel, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

Contact Email: hresources@cityoflagunaniguel.org
Manages Others: yes
Deadline Information: Filing deadline: June 10, 2016, 5 pm
Salary Range: $135,072 to $168,852
Benefits: Generous benefits
County: Orange

Planner - Aurora, IL

Planner
City of Aurora, IL 

Compensation $25.18 an hour
The City of Aurora is seeking a Planner for the Planning and Zoning Division.

The City of Aurora is the second largest city in the state of Illinois with a population of approximately 200,000.

Successful candidates should have skills necessary to interpret codes, guidelines and policies to provide recommendations; collaborate to facilitate private and public development; review and process site plans and development proposals; conduct studies, neighborhood meetings and plans for long range planning; analyze and create reports using GIS; produce documents and plans using Adobe software; and provide assistance to citizens, businesses and other governmental agencies.

The successful candidate will be able to apply professional skills to special projects, work in field settings and be able to work independently.

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field is required; a Master's degree or related work experience is preferred.

Experience with neighborhood planning and GIS analysis is also preferred.

A valid Driver’s license is required for the position.

Starting rate of pay is $25.18/hour.

Excellent benefit package including health, dental, and life.

Send cover letter, resume, salary history, references and complete application by March 28, 2016, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications accepted online: https://coagov.aurora-il.org/Click2GovKA/index.html

Neighborhood Services Supervisor - Village of Oak Park, IL

Neighborhood Services Supervisor                      

Village of Oak Park

Oak Park, IL

The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Neighborhood Services Supervisor. The Neighborhood Services Division is part of the Department of
Development Customer Services.

Description of Oak Park:
The Village of Oak Park, Illinois is a thriving, transit-oriented community of about 52,000 people located immediately west of the City of Chicago and known for its great neighborhoods, architectural heritage and innovative public policy initiatives. Within its 4.5 square miles live one of the region's most diverse mixes of cultures, races, ethnicities, professions, lifestyles, religions, ages and incomes.

Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. An elected legislative board consisting of a president and six trustees set policy and a professional manager oversees the day-to-day administration of government. Village services and programs are delivered by about 370 employees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Position include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, directs, reviews and performs complex assignments involved with the enforcement of the Village’s property maintenance code, Village’s single family rehabilitation and multifamily operations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with hearings to resolve enforcement problems; prepares case reports for court or administrative proceedings, testify in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary. 
• Inspect commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations, inspect existing buildings for change of us, occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes and ordinance.
• Inspect buildings damaged by fire or water, determine if occupancy should be restricted, restoration, or demolition action should be taken. 
• Completes the most complex residential inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. 
• Monitors (Measure, Analyze, Perform) Performance Management indicators for the housing and property maintenance inspection programs, and reports on progress to the Neighborhood Services Manager within established deadlines.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications with Salary Range and Benefits: 

Qualified candidates will have

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in code enforcement, civil engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, engineering, or similar field from an accredited college or University 
• Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license and safe driving record
• Possession or ability to obtain the International Code Council (ICC) Certification for the International Property Maintenance Code within one (1) year of employment, and maintain necessary certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) during the course of the position.

Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000 Depending of Qualifications
Benefits package offered

Instructions on how to apply: Interested candidates should mail their cover letter, resume, three (3) professional references, and Village application to Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison  Street, Oak Park, IL 60302, or submit by email to: Careers@oak-park.us.

More information on applying for a position with the Village of Oak Park is posted at 

www.oak-park.us/jobs.

Senior Planner Code Enforcement - Rancho Santa Fe Association - San Diego, CA

Senior Planner Code Enforcement

Rancho Santa Fe Association

Professional Area: 

Landscape Architecture

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Liza Pasko

Phone: 

858-756-1174

Email: 

liza@rsfassociation.org

Website: 

http://www.rsfassociation.org

Location: 

San Diego, CA

Rancho Santa Fe Association has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate! Seeking Senior Planner Code Enforcement candidate who will provide experienced expertise in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or a closely related field; who has at least five to ten years of higher level progressively responsible experience in municipal planning/community development, including one year of project management experience and work on more complex planning issues. Prior planning experience in San Diego County is required.

POSITION SUMMARY :
Under general direction, performs responsible, complex professional planning activities involving advanced planning and special projects as necessary and provides information and assistance to Association members, design professionals, developers, realtors, contractors and the public on planning and development related matters. Performs related work as assigned.

The Senior Planner is an advanced professional class in the planning series. The incumbent oversees complex, sensitive projects in current planning and design review. Assignments may include directing the work of lower-level staff members and interns. This class is distinguished from the Associate Planner in that it involves the analysis of more complex projects, and some supervision as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Confer with and advise Association members, development professionals and the general public regarding advanced planning.
•Check plans to determine compliance with requirements.
•Prepare staff reports for the Association Board and various committees and advisory boards as directed; undertake research; prepare reports and maps.
•Collect, record and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain a comprehensive database; research and draft various policies and code as directed.

COMPETENCIES
•Professional Personal Presentation
•Organizing and Planning
•Attention to Detail
•Customer Service Orientation
•Ethical Conduct
•Decision Making
•Strategic Thinking
•Analytical Problem Solver
•Maintains Confidentiality
•Verbal and Written Communications Proficiency
•Information Management
•General communications proficiency on computers
•Computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point, projectors, laptop
•Presentation skills including public speaking

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. This position may require additional hours as required for business necessity.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or a closely related field; and at least five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning/community development, including one year of project management experience and work on more complex planning issues. Prior planning experience in San Diego County is required.

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary history to be considered.

Community Planning and Building Director- City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Community Planning and Building Director

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Bill Avery or Cris Piasecki

Phone: 

408-399-4424 or 408-234-2025

Email: 

jobs@averyassoc.net

Website: 

http://www.averyassoc.net

Location: 

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The Community Planning and Building Director reports to the City Administrator and has responsibility for leading, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Department including planning, building inspection, and code enforcement programs and services. The level of community engagement in Carmel requires a proactive and visible leader that is actively attuned to community interests and concerns related to the wide range of constituent priorities. Excellent land use and environmental knowledge, and a thorough appreciation for preservation oriented community planning emphasizing historical preservation are essential requirements in this role.

The required background for this position includes a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Planning & Building Director. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would include eight years of responsible community planning experience, including five years of management and supervisory experience, and the equivalent to a Master’s degree with major course work in urban planning, community design, public administration or a related field. The salary is $127,500 to $159,375 annually, DOQ. To be considered, please submit (email preferred) a letter of interest, resume, salary history and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Bill Avery by November 20, 2015. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net.

Bill Avery or Cris Piasecki
Avery Associates
3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

Branch Chief (Planner V), Fairfax County Government - Fairfax, VA

Branch Chief (Planner V)

Fairfax County Government

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=...

Location: 

Fairfax, VA

Job # 15-02062 $76,347.02 - $127,244.83 Annually

Proffer Interpretations/Special Projects Zoning, Evaluation Division. Exciting opportunity for a planner experienced in the formulation, negotiation and interpretation of proffers, and development conditions. Position presents an opportunity to participate in designing improvements related to overall development process. 

Supervises staff in interpretation of proffers and development conditions related to approved zoning applications, and the formulation of substantial conformance determinations for administrative minor modifications pursuant to the zoning ordinance. Supervises staff completing other action assignments, including interpretation appeals, requests for additional time, and special projects. Supervises staff responsible for review of zoning applications for acceptance in accordance with zoning ordinance submission requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a planning-related field; plus five years of experience in a planning-related field (preferably in the specific area of assignment). A master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. The years of experience should include a minimum of three years of experience in the specific area of assignment, e.g., zoning evaluation, zoning administration, zoning enforcement, public facility, environmental and/or land use planning. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong written and oral communication skills. Professional experience in the planning, zoning and site plan review fields, including supervisory experience. Master's degree in planning or closely related field. Experience should include several years in zoning evaluation/development review as well as supervision of staff. Ability to use personal computer equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as negotiations skills, are necessary. Knowledge of Virginia planning laws highly desirable.  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 30, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. EST.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel Interview, may include written exercise.

Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or disabled veterans’ status.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Associate Planner - City of Berkeley, CA

Associate Planner

City of Berkeley

Professional Area: 

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Transportation Planning

Website: 

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/jobs/

Location: 

Berkeley, CA

Salary: $6,577 - $7,808 monthly

Final Filing Date: October, 13th, 5:00 p.m.

The City of Berkeley is currently seeking applications from highly qualified individuals for Associate Planner. This classification is located in the Land Use Planning Division of the Planning Department, and in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department.

Associate Planner - Transportation Division 
The Associate Planner in the Public Works Department works on the City’s employee transportation benefits program, which includes the AC Transit Easy Pass, pre-tax commute benefits, car sharing, and bicycle pool. The position also works with transit providers, primarily AC Transit, on transit projects affecting Berkeley, including service planning and bus stop improvements. The position will also support several grant-funding transportation capital improvements projects, including efforts to upgrade the Downtown BART station and transit area, develop Complete Streets projects, and implement the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans.

Additional duties may include assisting in grant applications, grant compliance, procurement of consultants, and consultant contract management.

Associate Planner - Land Use Division
The Associate Planner in the Planning Department performs a variety of professional activities in support of the City’s planning services. In this journey-level class, incumbents conduct planning research and analysis on moderate to difficult projects. Work requires the exercise of considerable independence in preparing planning studies and reports on well-defined assignments and making presentations on such projects.

The Land Use Planning Division administers zoning regulations, reviews development projects and assists the community in its efforts to plan for the City's physical, cultural, environmental, and socio-economic future. If current planning activities are assigned, work will include data collection, provision of information to the public at the zoning counter, processing development applications, and environmental review. If policy planning activities are assigned, work will include ordinance and plan revisions, and other land use studies.

To apply and for more information about this opening, please visit our website athttp://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/jobs/.