Village of Hoffman Estates · 21 hours ago
Director of Development Services - Village of Hoffman Estates, IL
Hoffman Estates, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$153K/yr - $217K/yr
4+ years expThe Village of Hoffman Estates is seeking its next Director of Development Services to lead an experienced department staff in guiding the development activities of the community. The Director will work closely with the Village Manager, providing technical support on growth and development matters and managing a departmental budget of $6.8 million.
GovernmentNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Lead an experienced and talented department staff as they guide the development activities of the community
Work closely with the Village Manager and the leadership team, providing technical support on growth and development matters
Facilitate discussions and represent the community in efforts to foster a healthy, diversified economy for both residents and businesses
Organize and direct the activities of 32 employees in the divisions of Economic Development, Planning/Transportation, Engineering, and Building & Code Enforcement
Manage a dynamic range of development activities, including greenfield development, redevelopment, planned unit development, and large data center projects
Play an active role in infrastructure planning to support future growth
Foster an atmosphere of trust and open communication within the department
Resolve conflicts thoughtfully and motivate seasoned professionals
Qualification
Required
A strong understanding of the principles, practices, and methods of modern municipal planning, with a minimum of four to ten years of related experience in planning and community development
At least two years of experience in an executive leadership role with responsibility for effective staff supervision
Comprehensive knowledge of development processes
Exceptional communication skills demonstrating the ability to effectively transmit complex and challenging topics to a wide range of audiences
Demonstrates an ability to work across the organization collaborating to support the Village's development objectives
Preferred
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business, marketing, or a related field
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (BCBS PPO or HMO options)
Medical and dependent care flexible spending through WEX
Deferred compensation investment options
Eight paid holidays
Four additional floating holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Professional development opportunities
A vehicle allowance
A Village cell phone
Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement System (IMRF)
Company
Village of Hoffman Estates
Village of Hoffman Estates is a government municipality that provides administrative services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase