JOB OPPORTUNITY- ZONING, PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
POSITION: Zoning, Planning and Development Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Village Manager
SALARY AND WORK HOURS: This position is Monday through Friday. Subject to
adjustment and flexible schedule can be accommodated. Pay Range $85,000-$95,000.
DESCRIPTION
Appointed by the Village President with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Village
Zoning, Planning and Development Coordinator is essentially a dual capacity role instrumental
in performing the complex administrative functions of Planning and Economic Development.
Basic understanding of the primary functions of each focus is essential for contributing to the
needs and goals of the Village’s future progress. The coordinator is instrumental in ensuring the
ordinances and codes are maintained and reevaluated to be incorporated into that progress.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate incoming negotiations, implement board policies and ordinances for
- Management level head position with discretionary authority.
- Facilitate negotiations for economic incentive agreements.
- Assist in preparation of agreements with developers and vendors.
- Work in cooperation with the Village Manager to oversee the operations of the
• Provide training and supervision as needed.
• Research and report on commercial and industrial business trends.
- Liaison with the business community, attend relevant professional meetings, conferences
- Will have direct contact with government entities, commercial, industrial developers,
- Perform administrative functions in Planning and Economic Development including, but
not limited to, responding to phone calls and e-mail inquiries, report compilations,
database usage and development, producing marketing materials, zoning administration,
and permit compliance review as needed.
- Promote and ensure quality customer service. Including investigation and response to
- Knowledge of code enforcement practices and assure compliance of all building codes
recommendations for updating codes, ordinances, permitting processes, etc.
- Promote and ensure quality customer service. Including investigation and response to
- Serve as a liaison to the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission, prepare permits on
- Research grants, prepare grant applications, and maintain current grant files.
- Review ordinances, policies, resolutions, and reports as applicable. Make
recommendations when changes or amendments are deemed necessary for the best
outcomes.
- Prepare informational packets with community statistics and demographics for potential
- Assist in preparation of the annual budget for the building department.
- Analytical and thorough in research and reporting.
- Should hold membership in applicable professional organizations.
- Other similar responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration or urban planning; master’s degree in one of
- Professional certifications from AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) or the
- 3-4 years’ experience in similar organizational capacity; knowledge of municipal
- Knowledge of planning principles, economics, real estate, and governmental regulations
- Must have knowledge of typical zoning standards and appeal principles with the ability to
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform research, compose findings reports and establish conclusions.
- Have experience with relevant web content to the Village site as well as other
- May be required to work non-traditional hours for attendance including but not limited to
Village meetings or appointments for Village business.