Development Planner - Village of Downers Grove

Who: Village of Downers Grove, Community Development Department

What: The position would assist the Community Development Department in planning and implementing the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and ordinances with regard to land use and development and provide technical expertise to staff and Village regulatory boards, including the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Design Review Board.
Major responsibilities include:

• Evaluating development proposals and petitions as they relate to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance; 
• Conducting research and analysis to prepare recommendations and completing written reviews and reports on current development proposals and petitions; 
• Presenting reports to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Design Review Board; 
• Case management including the coordination with various Village departments, external agencies, petitioners, and the public; and 
• Completing permit reviews on residential and commercial applications to ensure zoning ordinance compliance. 

Planner I - City of Evanston (CLOSES 1/28)

Who: City of Evanston - Planning and Zoning Division

What: Under the direction of the Zoning Administrator, this position is an entry-level position responsible for performing professional, administrative, technical, regulatory and programmatic functions that are the responsibility of Planning and Zoning Division. This position examines the working plans of proposed buildings and other structures for their compliance with the City zoning ordinance; enforces the zoning regulations; makes interpretations and decisions in applying provisions to individual projects; performs zoning analyses work and other planning functions of the Planning & Zoning Division.
Responsibilities include:

Zoning Administrator - LCC Telecom Services

Who: LCC Telecom Services - Rosemont, IL

What: Zoning administrator in the wireless industry. The zoning administrator works to review zoning codes and maps and make recommendation to various wireless providers as to the abilities to erect towers in a given location. Once a site is chosen it is the zoning administrator’s responsibility to put together the application materials, make presentations to local governing bodies and then pull all of the necessary permits.

Associate Planner - Winnetka, IL

Who: Village of Winnetka, Community Development Department

What: The Village of Winnetka seeks an Associate Planner to provide professional and technical support to all planning-related activities of the Community Development Department. The Associate Planner routinely conducts zoning analyses and inspections, reviews permit applications for compliance, and assists engineers, contractors, builders, architects, and members of the public in the Village's permitting and zoning processes. This position also supports the land use advisory boards (Design Review Board, Landmark Preservation Commission, Plan Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals) as directed by the Senior Planner. Essential Functions include:

Zoning Plan Examiner - Chicago Dept. of Planning and Development

Who: City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development, Zoning Ordinance Administration Division

What: Review of applications for building permits to determine conformance to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance. Essential duties include:
• Reviews building permit applications, architectural drawings, construction plans, and related document to determine if intended property use is in compliance with designated zoning classifications
• Checks building size, occupancy, and off-street parking plans for zoning code compliance
• Reviews sign permits for compliance with sign and billboard regulations
• Forwards applications to other City departments for review for compliance with planned development projects or special certification or licensing requirements
• Reviews court orders and document granting minor variations from the zoning ordinance ensuring stipulations outlined in the document correspond to plans submitted for review
• Prepares zoning certification denial forms identifying code violations and explaining to customers why their application was denied
• Approves applications found to be in compliance with the zoning and landscape ordinances
• Calculates fees for the plan review
• Interprets the zoning ordinance to applicants and the general public
• Maintains records of applications reviewed and prepares related reports

Planner - Aurora, IL

Planner
City of Aurora, IL 

$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