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The Village of Buffalo Grove seeks candidates for forward-thinking Deputy Community Development Director. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Development, this position will help guide the Community Development Department in optimizing its capacity to achieve its mission through its three main service areas: planning and development, building and zoning, and environmental health. 

This position will have the opportunity to supervise complex development projects; oversee departmental operations; interpret codes; oversee the Planning and Zoning Commission; assist in long-term plans; work with other departments and outside agencies; assist with economic development projects; and serve as acting director when required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Deputy Community Development Director will perform and manage a variety of complex, technical, and administrative functions.  

• Supervise complex planning and development applications and projects. This includes collaborating with developers to ensure proposals are aligned with the Village’s goals and objectives, analyzing proposals against the Village Code, and formulating recommendations and staff reports.  
• Prepare, review, and present information to the public and various boards, committees and commissions including the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board.  Act as the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  
• Oversee the department’s operational needs of permitting, plan review, and inspection services. Reviews and interprets the code and makes recommendations to the Director.  
• Manages the permit clerks and the inspectors, providing direction and completing annual performance evaluations.  
• Work closely with the Director on departmental and employee management and growth, projects, budget preparation, process improvements, and strategic departmental planning.  
• Identify the linkages between long-term plans and visions and current projects, policies and initiatives. Assist in helping develop and implement long term plans such as Comprehensive Plan, Lake Cook Corridor Plan and the Prairie View Metra Station Area plan.  
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies on issues such as land use, community facilities, transportation, housing, sustainability, natural resources, health and other factors. 
• Assist with economic development projects, which includes researching, modeling, projections and management. 
• Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director of Community Development 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years’ experience. At least two (2) years in a managerial role is preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, or another related field is desirable. 
• Strong working knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, development, land use, building codes, economic development, permitting processes and related code enforcement.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Village officials, employees, and the public. Thorough knowledge of local planning and development concepts, principles, and practices including urban planning, zoning regulations and development strategies. Ability to understand and comprehend legal and regulatory codes and local ordinances.  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Most work activities are conducted in an office environment and include significant staff and public contact, sometimes involving individuals exhibiting high levels of stress or emotion. This position requires occasional evening work and occasional operation of an automobile to travel between locations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This employee will regularly visit other Village facilities to work with employees, either formally or informally, and will be required to drive to those facilities. This employee will also be required to attend meetings, training events, and similar activities with outside vendors. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The salary range for this position is $134,950.40-$202,128.16, starting salary commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. 

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Questions should be directed to Nicole Woods, Community Development Director at nwoods@vbg.org

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at vbg.org. In addition to completing the on-line application, candidates must attach a cover letter and resume to their on-line application. Emailed, faxed, mailed or hand delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. The position will remain open until filled, with the initial review of applicants expected to occur during the week of January 19, 2026.

The Village of Buffalo Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

This is an entry-level Inspector position working under general supervision, performing inspections of business, commercial, industrial, housing and building properties to ensure compliance with all Village building, zoning, property maintenance, and life safety codes. The Community Development Inspector 1 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 Director of Community Development or his designee.

Why Apply? 

• 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 between 2% - 3% in 2026, and an annual merit increase of 3% until they reach the maximum step in their grade; that’s a 5-6% increase in pay within a year of hire.

• Employees are offered one (1) high deductible PPO plan/health savings account 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 enroll in the high deductible PPO plan/health savings account pay nothing for insurance coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Further, participants in the high deductible health 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

The salary range for this position is $78,861 – $109,162. 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 here. 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. The position will remain open until filled. Only one (1) application/letter of interest per person, per recruitment will be accepted.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Dubuque is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking, and community-centered leader to serve as its next Housing and Community Development Director.  With on-going development in the city opening doors to new housing and businesses, this is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative problem-solver to lead a talented team in a department with a long-standing tradition of building connections within the community of Dubuque.

As a member of the City’s leadership team, the Director plays a key role in implementing the City Council’s goals, and supporting the Dubuque 2039 Vision of a sustainable, resilient, and equitable community where all are welcome. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of emotional intelligence, commitment to continuous improvement, and a strong foundation in inclusive leadership and community engagement to leading the Department’s efforts in the creation and maintenance of high-quality housing opportunities. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for directing the City’s housing and community development functions, including property maintenance and nuisance code enforcement, rental housing licensing and inspections, federally assisted housing stability and self-sufficiency programs, federally funded housing rehabilitation and hazard reduction programs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities, and community development partnerships. The work involves considerable contact with the general public, representatives of various financial institutions and state and federal agencies.