Village of Buffalo Grove · 1 month ago
Deputy Community Development Director
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $202K/yr
5+ years expThe Village of Buffalo Grove is seeking a forward-thinking Deputy Community Development Director to guide the Community Development Department. This role involves supervising complex development projects, overseeing departmental operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve the Village’s goals.
GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitPublic Safety
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
Preferred
A master's degree in planning, public administration, business administration, or another related field is desirable
At least two (2) years in a managerial role is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Pension
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Additional voluntary retirement savings opportunities
Company
Village of Buffalo Grove
Village of Buffalo Grove is a government organization that offers administrative services.
201-500 employees
Funding
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