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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 3 weeks ago

Deputy Community Development Director

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $202K/yr

5+ years exp

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking a forward-thinking Deputy Community Development Director for the Village of Buffalo Grove. This role involves guiding the Community Development Department, overseeing complex development projects, and collaborating with various departments and agencies to achieve the Village’s goals.

Responsibilities

Supervise complex planning and development applications and projects

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

Qualification

Municipal planningZoning regulationsEconomic developmentBuilding codesPublic administrationProject managementEffective communicationTeam collaborationRelationship building

Required

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

Strong working knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, development, land use, building codes, economic development, permitting processes and related code enforcement

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

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