The Village of Palatine’s Community Development Department is seeking a Planner I or Planner II (one position will be hired).
The Village of Palatine seeks an innovative, motivated, and energetic professional candidate for the position of Planner I or Planner II within the Village’s Community Development Department. The position’s primary responsibilities include: site plan and building permit reviews, current planning activities, and zoning enforcement. This position also provides Staff support to the Village’s Planning and Zoning Commission, assists with comprehensive planning projects, and regularly works with residents, businesses, and professionals in responding to development inquiries and reviewing development applications. Strong organizational skills, project management capabilities, and assertiveness are all essential qualities.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a broad range of general planning skills, including a minimum of two years’ municipal planning experience and a bachelor’s degree in planning or similar field (although a Master’s Degree and/or AICP certification is preferred for the Planner II position). The position will be required to attend night meetings on a regular basis.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and computer skills are necessities. Experience and familiarity with planning principals, municipal processes, site plan review, and ordinance interpretation/application is preferred. The anticipated hiring salary will be dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and work experience, with the position’s overall salary range between $69,287 and $110,885 as well as an excellent range of benefits.
Candidates must complete the full application to be considered for this position. A resume and cover letter must be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of applications.
Online application found at: https://palatineil.applicantpro.com/jobs/3541779