Title | Director of Planning & Community Development |
Type | Planning/Building/Code Enforcement/Economic Dev |
Date Posted | 2024-07-24 |
City / Organization | Village of Arlington Heights, IL |
Website | Click here for more information or to apply |
Email Contact | jobs@vah.com |
Description | The Village of Arlington Heights is seeking its next Director of Planning & Community Development to lead a team of professionals in a fast-paced department. With the goal of building a community of lasting value, the Director of Planning & Community Development will be responsible for supervising planning staff, overseeing comprehensive planning, redevelopment, and Tax Increment Financing areas. The Director of Planning & Community Development will work with Village officials, developers, business leaders, and the public. The new Director of Planning & Community Development will have the opportunity to work on exciting development and re-development projects that will shape the community for decades to come. About the Village of Arlington Heights The Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois is a vibrant community located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Arlington Heights is one of the largest Chicago suburbs and one of the most desirable places to live in the Chicago area. More than 77,000 people are proud to call the Village of Arlington Heights home. Arlington Heights is a family-oriented community where residents feel a sense of pride. Over 9 in 10 residents favorably rated the overall quality of life in Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights as a place to live, and as a place to raise children (National Community Survey, 2023).
Why Join our Team? The Village of Arlington Heights offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a diverse and competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan. The salary range for this position is $135,395 - $196,323, with an anticipated hiring range of $160,000-$170,000 +/- depending on qualifications and experience. Hybrid work arrangements for this role are available. Residency in Arlington Heights is not required for this position.
About the Position This position is available due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director. The Director of Planning & Community Development oversees development review, community development, economic development, redevelopment, housing, transportation, public facility planning, and urban design and beautification. As the Director of Planning & Community Department, you will play a pivotal role in planning and directing all functions and operations of the department. Reporting to the Village Manager, the Director will supervise and coordinate the workflow of department staff and set departmental goals. The Director of Planning & Community Development oversees a department of 11 full-time professionals. The Department’s budget for 2024 exceeds $13 million. The person in this role must be available to attend evening Board and commission meetings on a regular basis.
Key responsibilities of the Director will include:
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position will possess:
Above all, the ideal candidate will have a commitment to professionalism and integrity and a dedication to serving the Village of Arlington Heights with excellence. Join Our Team If you are an experienced community development planner and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply today! Apply on the Village of Arlington Heights website by Monday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. This position is open until filled, however, the first review of applications will take place on that date. Please include a detailed cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience and at least three professional references. For more information about the Village of Arlington Heights, visit our website at www.vah.com or visit www.vah.com/careers to apply. The Village of Arlington Heights is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all, improving how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations. Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background and pre-employment drug screen.
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