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In close coordination with Blackhawk Hills Regional Council’s executive director, office manager, and secretary/treasurer, the Finance Manager will first and primarily be responsible for reviewing records pertaining to past/current BHRC fiscal years, ensuring that documentation is available in a format that is accessible and accurate, allowing our third-party auditor to efficiently audit multiple years.  BHRC’s fiscal year begins in April.  BHRC annual state and federal expenditures are well below $1 million annually, and its typical operations and maintenance budget ranges roughly from $250,000 to $750,000. 

Essential Functions

• Working with BHRC staff (in particular, the executive director and office manager) and its third-party auditor to supply timely information and analysis as required for GAAS and GAGAS-level audits
• Reviewing BHRC’s accounting systems with respect to GAAP and transitioning them to be fully compliant with GAAP
• Preparing all financial documentation for BHRC required annually by state/federal/private agencies
• Updating organizational policies and procedures in support of the above functions

Other Functions

• Supporting BHRC’s state/federal/private award administration, especially financial reporting
• Supporting various BHRC planning/technical assistance initiatives for local governments and not-for-profits, such as:
  • Good financial governance advising and training
  • Capital improvement plan development
  • Program/project financing, especially housing
• Other functions as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capable of working amiably, communicating clearly, following up reliably with BHRC staff and various stakeholders and agencies, including BHRC’s third-party auditor
• Interested in people; personable and empathetic; capable of building long-term relationships
• Proficient/fluent in:
  • GAAP
  • GAAS and GAGAS, with working knowledge of undergoing such levels of auditing from start to finish
  • Accounting/auditing software (Aplos a plus)
  • Google apps, especially Sheets; Microsoft Office apps, especially Excel
• Familiar with:
  • Statistical analysis
  • Public/not-for-profit budgeting and finance
  • Grant administration; federal/Illinois state grant rules (CFR, GATA, etc.)
  • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Northwest Illinois
• Interest in:
  • Regional planning and community/economic development
  • Single and multi-family housing finance and capital stack assembly
• Capable of analyzing complex information, producing accurate analyses, and drawing data-based conclusions
• Conscious of deadlines; able to submit project deliverables in a prompt and organized manner
• Creative but takes direction; confident but possesses sound judgement
• Comfortable working alone, in groups, at home, and with others

Compensation and Employee Benefits

• Pay rate: $45-$50 per hour
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Simplified employee pension individual retirement account
• Discretionary pay/annual bonus
• Annual cost of living adjustment
• Cell phone stipend
• Flextime
• Paid professional development, conference attendance, and educational materials
• Remote work available (some travel to BHRC’s office may be required initially)

Start of Work and Application Information

• By March 2, 2026
• Please email cover letter, résumé, references, and any relevant supporting documentation to info#111111hawkhills.com 

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The Village of Plainfield is seeking to hire a full time Planner II.  This is a highly responsible administrative work in the administration of the Village's long-range planning, current planning, and interpretation of the Village's Zoning Ordinance.  This position also handles the coordination of special projects for the Planning Department Director including special planning studies, economic development programs, and other such projects.

Required:  3+ years of experience in a responsible planning position with a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or closely related field.  Master’s degree preferred.  (Candidates with less experience may be considered at our Associate Planner level.)

The Village is pleased to offer a comprehensive employee benefits program that includes medical insurance options at a low cost as well as complimentary dental, vision, and life insurances. This position will participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension, 457 Retirement plan, and an employee wellness program. Paid vacation, two personal, twelve sick, and eleven holidays are also provided annually. The salary range for this exempt position is $90,715 – $122,464 annually, depending on qualifications and experiences. Anticipated starting salary is from the minimum to the middle of the range.  If less qualifications than posted are considered, starting salary will be in the range of $66,675 - $90,012 for the Planner I level.   

Please see full job description for more details.  Applications are available online or you may pick one up at Village Hall, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Email your application and resume along with a cover letter to humanresources@goplainfield.com.

The Village of Round Lake is seeking a Community Development Intern for Summer 2026. This hands-on internship provides meaningful experience in planning, zoning, community outreach, and local government operations. The intern will be a valued member of the Community Development Department and will work closely with staff on projects that directly impact the Village.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development, the Community Development Intern will assist with a variety of planning and community development functions, including zoning, special projects, events, research, and administrative support. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional development for individuals interested in a career in planning or community development.

Anticipated Projects

Projects may vary based on interest and department needs and may include:

• Assisting with planning and implementation of the Downtown Car Show, including event promotion, sponsor and volunteer outreach, event-day support, photography, and coordination of judges and awards
• Supporting proactive code enforcement efforts such as property monitoring, grass mowing violations, and address number verification
• Taking photographs for newsletters, the Village website, and future communications; drafting newsletter articles and assisting with website content updates
• Organizing and reviewing development files in accordance with State Records Retention requirements, including scanning and logging plats and engineering plans
• Providing customer service assistance at the counter or by phone related to building permits, inspections, and general inquiries
• Conducting research on planning and development topics as needed

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a graduate, undergraduate, or associate degree in urban planning, architecture, public administration, economic development, geography, GIS, or a closely related field
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license required

Internship Details

• Seasonal position: May–August (flexible start/end dates)
• Up to 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• In-person position
• Starting wage: $17.00 per hour

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to hr@roundlakeil.gov. First review of applications begins February 20, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

The Community Development Inspector 2 position is a higher-level classification than that of the Community Development Inspector 1 employee, requiring more inspection experience, ability to perform plan reviews and obtain job-related certifications. The person in this position performs inspections and plan reviews of business, commercial, industrial, housing and building properties to ensure compliance with all Village building, zoning, construction, and life safety codes. The Inspector may be on call 24-hours a day for emergency inspections and to work overtime in the necessary capacity to perform job duties. Work is of average difficulty and is reviewed for progress and conformance to established procedures by the Building Division Supervisor or his designee.

Why Should You Apply For This Position?

• The maximum pay for this position is within the top 25% of pay for comparable positions in 13 communities around the Village of Addison.
• If an employee’s performance is satisfactory, eligible employees will receive an annual, general-wage-adjustment of approximately 2.5% – 3% in 2026, and an annual merit increase of 3% until they reach the maximum step in their grade; that’s a 5.5% - 6% increase in pay within a year of hire.
• Employees will be eligible to join one (1) medical plan with Aetna, dental insurance with Delta Dental and vision insurance with VSP. They also have an option of participating in over six (6) voluntary benefit plans.
• Employees who choose to participate in the Village’s medical plan will pay nothing for insurance coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Further, participants in the medical plan will have their health savings accounts funded by the Village of Addison at: $2,000 for single coverage; $4,000 for employee + 1 coverage, and $6,000 for family coverage on an annual basis.
• Full-time employees receive two (2) times their annual salary in life insurance at no cost.
• Tuition reimbursement is available and approved training paid for by the Village of Addison.
• Work/life balance is strongly supported in Addison.
• Average tenure of current employees is over 11 years.

Salary

Range: $87,881 – $121,648. The Village anticipates hiring at or close to the starting pay of the position’s pay-range

How to Apply

Applications can be obtained at the Village Hall either in the Administration Department, Room 2100, or downloaded from the Village’s website at www.addisonadvantage.org. Applicants will be notified by letter of the test date for this position, where applicable. All completed applications must be directed to the Director of Human Resources/Risk Management, either via regular mail at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison, Illinois 60101, emailed to voajobs@addison-il.org, or submitted personally to the Administration Department, Room 2100 of the Village Hall by no later than 5pm, February 19, 2026. Also, applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one (1) application per person, per testing cycle is accepted.

**APPLICANTS – PLEASE CAREFULLY READ**

To avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of favoritism or bias and to enhance supervision, security, and morale, the Village of Addison believes it advisable to prohibit the employment of relatives in a direct supervisory relationship or to prohibit having two (2) relatives employed in the same department/division. In addition, this policy bars the hiring or employment of an employee's relatives in any position that would: 

• Have the potential for creating an adverse impact on work performance; or
• Create either an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, such as the relative having an auditing or control relationship to the employee's job. “Relatives” (including blood/step/in-law/adopted/legal guardian) are defined as spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, child, uncle, aunt, grandparent, grandchild, or any individual with whom an employee has a close personal relationship, such as a domestic partner, co-habitant, or significant other. The same prohibitions apply to employees who marry, cohabitate, or become related by marriage. The provisions of this policy are not limited to personal or familial relationships amongst supervisors, managers, and subordinates. The policy also includes personal and/or familial relationships between individuals working as peers in any department when such relationship actually disrupts the operation of the department or the Village.

IMPORTANT

Please be aware that applicants who apply for, are interviewed, and are not selected for employment with the Village of Addison, must wait one year from the date of the denial of employment letter before they can apply for Village employment once again; this applies to all Village positions. Please refer to the Village of Addison’s website AddisonAdvantage.org to review the job description and the summary of benefits.

Job Classification: Neighborhood Programs Manager
Department/Division Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Programs
Employment Status: Full-time
Annual Salary/Grade: $85,707 - $124,275/Grade 7
Anticipated Hiring Range: $85,707 - $104,991 +/- DOQ
FLSA: Exempt
Union: Non-Union
Employment Commission: N/A
Deadline for Application: Posted until filled, first review January 21, 2026

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This position manages the Neighborhood Programs Division of the Neighborhood Services Department, including administration of the Village’s housing licensing/registration programs and the Village’s housing programs. Provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Neighborhood Services Department.

Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in housing programs and/or housing policy, plus at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in real estate, business management, urban planning, public administration, accounting, economics or a related field. A combination of education and experience that is equivalent shall also be considered.

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The Village of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.

The Economic Development Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing economic development and business assistance, business development (existing business retention/expansion and new business attraction), marketing/branding activities, and special events. The Economic Development Manager will act as a liaison to the Winnetka business community by working closely with the Community Development Department, as well as Village advisory boards and the Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce. The Manager will have a key role in the implementation of Winnetka’s Downtown Master Plan and will utilize planning and zoning expertise to assist the Village in special projects such as site redevelopment, public infrastructure improvements, and process improvement.

Essential Duties:

• Manage and oversee new business development by creating and implementing strategic business attraction, retention, and expansion initiatives and visits to attract targeted retail and permitted/desired uses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, business tenants, real estate professionals, brokers, landlords, and developers.
• Develop the economic development budget for annual programing and initiatives in coordination with the Deputy Village Manager; manage funds, track, and monitor economic development expenses.
• Develop and maintain a commercial property database and directories of businesses and available sites.
• Expand the Village’s knowledge of its market, including vacancies, leases, acquisitions and leakage to create a targeted growth strategy.
• Design, prepare, and implement marketing strategies and promotional materials; forge partnerships and cross-promotional co-advertising/marketing opportunities with business district stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison/ombudsman to the business community by assisting prospective businesses with information such as site locations, process requirements, zoning information, preliminary walk-throughs, etc.
• Work closely with the Community Development Department to streamline Village processes and address zoning and Code issues with regards to the business community. • Work closely with the Police Department to provide safety, parking, and liquor licensing information to the business community.
• Monitor the business climate regarding available space and economic development opportunities, as well as monitor and report on relevant trends.
• Serve as liaison between the Village, business districts, merchant groups, and the Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce.
• As directed, attend public, professional, and community meetings as a Village representative.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning; real estate; public administration; business administration; or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years’ of progressively responsible related work experience, preferably in a municipal or planning consultant environment.
• Economic Developer Certification desirable.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary

Position range $110,068 - $154,876, DOQ.

Weekly work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 40 hours weekly. May require occasional attendance at evening and morning meetings.

Apply

Submit Application Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winnetka

Position is open until filled.

The City of Naperville has an opportunity for a Chief Building Official (CBO) who will lead, train, oversee and guide the work of the Plans Examiner and Building Inspection Teams in the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group. These teams are responsible for reviewing and inspecting the City’s commercial and residential building permits as well as interpreting building codes and making recommendations on interpretations The CBO provides leadership and supervision to the Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors.

The CBO works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division as well as the Permit Manager, Code Enforcement Supervisor and other City departments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Chief Building Official, issuing interpretations and findings on code requirements to internal staff and the external customer, as necessary.
• Drafts and recommends building and related code changes.
• Reviews and approves various regulatory documents as the Chief Building Official.
• Leads, directs and evaluates employee performance and resolves personnel matters for the Plans Examiner and Inspection Teams.
• Ensures employees are properly trained and all required certificates have been obtained.
• Conducts reviews, approves time-off requests and reassigns work duties to balance workloads.
• Ensures adherence to all review deadlines by the Plan Review and Inspection Teams.
• Maintains a complete understanding of the permit process and the roles of Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors.
• Attends tenant build-out, pre-submittal, plan review, and pre-construction meetings to ensure that adequate plan review and code information is provided to the external customer and to troubleshoot plan review issues.
• Oversees the occupancy process, including issuance of temporary occupancy, as needed, and the timely completion of final occupancy.
• Works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division, Permit Manager and Code Enforcement Supervisor to ensure a seamless overall building permit, inspection, and enforcement operation.
• Documents and regularly reviews and improves team processes.
• Secures and manages third-party reviewers as needed to provide plan review and/or inspection coverage for all permit types.
• Conducts residential and commercial plan reviews.
• Periodically attends field meetings and conducts field inspections and observations to support teams’ functions.
• Conducts building damage investigations and prepares reports.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Building Review Board and provides assistance to other boards and commissions as required.
• Provides excellent customer-focused, results-oriented services. Responds to concerns from residents, business owners, property owners and inquiries related to building permits.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the functionality of the software platforms used for permit management, assists in upgrades and helps maintain information on the City website.
• Creates, maintains and generates records and reports (such as monthly building and inspection reports).
• Prepares an annual work plan for the Plans Examiner and Building Inspection Teams and tracks progress on completing work plan items.
• Works collaboratively with other TED teams to achieve common goals.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors applicable portions of the department’s operating, capital and special funds budgets.
• Manages own projects as well as oversees projects for the assigned team.
• Ensures safety rules and regulations are enforced.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional licensure in the State of Illinois in Architecture, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related building construction and/or technical fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• ICC Residential Plans Examiner, Building Plans Examiner and Mechanical Plans Examiner certifications.
• ICC Certified Building Official designation.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
• Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.

Preferred:

• ICC Building Inspector certifications.
• ICC Master Code Professional certification.

Salary

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $110,774.48 to $121,851.93 per year, commensurate with credentials and experience.
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The Village of Lombard is seeking a full-time Economic Development Specialist/Senior Planner in the Community Development Department.

The ideal candidate for this newly established position will be responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, coordination and communication of various economic development and community development programs and goals of the Village. This position will provide support to the Village's economic development and community development strategic planning efforts. The work will be performed under the general direction of the Zoning and Planning Manager, with close collaboration with other Village officials and staff.  

Varied responsibilities include:

• Performing economic development outreach activities and facilitates new business opportunities.
• Effectively engaging with property owners, developers and others regarding proposals as it pertains to Village grant opportunities and assistance opportunities potentially available through other local, county, state or federal programs.
• Working with other Village staff and officials, initiates and conducts strategic planning studies as needed; researches, writes and presents reports and individual business grant request reports; serves as a contact for economic development (Business District and/or Tax Increment Financing District) inquiries.
• Establishing working knowledge of economic development, planning and marketing principles; demonstrates ability to successfully engage with economic and community development entities to achieve desired results.
• Reviewing, processing, and approving permits associated with public hearings for compliance with ordinances and approved plans.  Analyzes and researches codes and ordinances; interprets and ensures compliance with Zoning, Sign, Subdivision, and other Village ordinances.  Reviews and processes administrative subdivision plats.
• Conducting site inspections of proposed development projects and new construction to survey pre-existing conditions and ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Assisting the Planning and Zoning Manager with long-range planning projects, including comprehensive plan updates, corridor studies, urban design projects, placemaking initiatives, and neighborhood plans.
• Reviewing development permits.
• Preparing and presenting staff reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Historical Commission, and the Plan Commission as needed.
• Compiling data, preparing analyses and reports, presenting reports to key personnel, Village Committees, elected officials, and business and economic development partners.
• Providing assistance to other Village officials and serving in both a coordination and support role for various private or Village Special Event activities.
• Serving a primary role in development, implementation and management of the Community Development webpages.  

Must be a self-starter requiring little direction to accomplish tasks with a high level of optimism, and enthusiasm. Ability to plan, develop and coordinate economic development and land use planning programs; ability to make oral presentations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials, businesses and the public.

The minimum qualifications for this position include graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Geography, Public Administration or closely related field and at least three (3) years of professional experience in Economic Development or Urban Planning.  Professional certification or completion of core training in Economic Development for CEcD is desired. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification strongly preferred.

 Job requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.  

 The salary range is $84,955-$118,934 with an anticipated starting salary up to $88,000 DOQ. The general hours for this position are: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Attendance at meetings outside the traditional work schedule in order to meet the responsibility of this position will be required.

This exempt position is eligible for a complete benefit package including health and dental insurance, IMRF pension, life insurance, paid sick and vacation days, and paid holidays.

Please submit an application and resume through the Village of Lombard online application system at www.villageoflombard.org/jobs. The position will remain open until filled.

No phone calls: The Village will contact any applicants that are selected for an interview.

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