Joliet, ILDEFINITION: Under the direction of the Senior Planner, assists with implementation planning
and associated challenging matters of interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of
related ordinances and regulations.
NATURE OF WORK:1. Basic Characteristics: FLSA/PELRA Exempt (Professional Employee)
2. Supervisory Relationships: Responsible to the Director of the Development Review Division.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:1. Assists with coordinating the zoning application process.
2. Reviews building permit applications and site plans to verify ordinance compliance.
3. Provides professional-level staff support to Planning and Zoning Commission and Land Use
and Development Committee which includes presenting reports and other findings; reviews
zoning applications and prepares findings for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
4. Reviews documents submitted with all applications submitted to the Division to ensure
compliance with ordinances, regulations, and adopted plans and policies, and provides direction as needed.
5. Conducts research and prepares reports on land use and zoning issues and trends.
6. Reviews, interprets and applies federal, state and local regulations as they relate to implementation of County ordinances.
7. Organizes and conducts meetings with applicants and the public regarding zoning applications and development proposals.
8. Creates a variety of visual materials such as maps, reports, visual presentations, site plans and renderings.
9. Communicates and collaborates with a variety of agencies, governmental departments, consultants and community organizations on zoning matters.
10. Monitors development and zoning activity and answers inquiries from the general public.
11. Participates in planning projects within the County planning jurisdiction including comprehensive plans, neighborhood plans, trail plans, etc.
12. Updates and maintains a variety of records, files and related zoning information, including data layers in the County’s Geographic Information System.
13. Performs other duties, as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field required, prior experience or internships and Masters Degree preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Occasional after hours (evening) work is necessary.
2. Must have valid driver’s license.
3. Must be able to traverse sites of varying topography and physical conditions.
4. Must be able to present oneself clearly, tactfully and professionally before a wide range of public bodies and interest groups.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, including comprehensive and implementation planning techniques and activities.
6. Experience and background in long-range and implementation planning, and successful experience with complex governing entities.
7. Familiarity with zoning, subdivision, and site development processes, and general principles of land use.
8. Aptitude with Microsoft Office software in a Windows operating system, and ESRI geographic information system software.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-
related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible
DEPARTMENT: Will County Land Use Department
SALARY RANGE: $50,000 to $55,000 D.O.E.
APPLY TO: Will County Human Resources Department
302 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Fax: (815) 774-6355
Email: jobs@willcountyillinois.com
APPLY BY: July 22, 2016 by 4:30 p.m.
BUSINESS HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
*Completed Will County Employment Application and Resume may be submitted by mail, fax or hand delivered.
Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection process.