Assistant Director of Building and Planning

City of Woodstock Illinois; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Woodstock Illinois is seeking an Assistant Director of Building and Planning to support the Building and Planning Department in Woodstock, IL. This role leads development review activities and staff, reporting to the Director of Building and Planning.

The position requires a strong background in municipal planning, supervision experience, and a relevant degree, with an anticipated salary range of $94,568 to $107,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of five years' experience in municipal planning.
• Experience supervising and leading a team.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record for eligibility of City auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department's development review activities, including zoning and subdivision administration.
• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff under the Building & Planning Director.
• Assist with ongoing operations of the Building & Planning Department.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning or related field

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND PLANNING

The City of Woodstock is recruiting for a newly created Assistant Director of Building and Planning with the Building and Planning - Development Services Department.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Assistant Director of Building & Planning assists the Director of Building & Planning with the ongoing operations of the Building & Planning Department. The Assistant Director is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to assigned staff and overseeing the department's development review activities, including zoning and subdivision administration. The work is performed under the supervision of the Building & Planning Director.

For a complete description of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of five years' experience in municipal planning; or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be accepted by the City.
• Experience supervising and leading a team.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record for eligibility of City auto insurance coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is desirable.

Salary & Benefits

The anticipated annual salary range for this salaried/exempt position is $94,568 to $107,000 based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Deadline

Monday, November 23, 2026

This position is not eligible for a work-related immigration visa sponsorship.

The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.