Planner

CITY OF WOOD DALE; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

paid vacation and sick leave accrual

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

life insurance

Job summary

The City of Wood Dale is seeking a full-time Planner to join the Community Development Department. You will work on zoning administration, development review, land use planning, and community development initiatives.

You will interact with residents, businesses, developers, and City staff. Responsibilities include preparing staff reports, assisting with comprehensive planning, and supporting economic development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning or closely related field is required.
• One to three years of progressively responsible experience in the planning field is required.
• AICP certification is preferred.
• A Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning, site plans, and development applications for compliance with City regulations.
• Assist with preparation and implementation of Comprehensive Plan and other planning initiatives.
• Prepare staff reports, presentations, maps, and meeting materials for City Council and boards/commissions.
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned boards and commissions and assist with public meetings.
• Assist with economic development initiatives and provide planning information to residents and developers.
• Conduct research and field visits related to zoning, land use, and community planning.

Skills

Zoning

Land use planning

Development review

Public meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning

Master's degree substitution for experience

AICP certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WOOD DALE, IL 60191

Salary Range: $75,350.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year

The City of Wood Dale is seeking a full-time Planner to join the Community Development Department. The Planner performs professional planning work related to zoning administration, development review, land use planning, and community development. This position works closely with residents, businesses, developers, property owners, City staff, boards and commissions, and elected officials.

The Planner will assist with development applications, zoning and land use reviews, staff reports, planning studies, comprehensive planning initiatives, and economic development activities. The position also provides technical assistance regarding zoning requirements, development procedures, and City regulations.

Work for this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Review zoning, special use, variation, subdivision, site plan, and other development applications for compliance with City regulations.
• Assist with the preparation and implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Vision Plan, Thorndale Corridor Plan, and other planning initiatives.
• Prepare staff reports, presentations, maps, and meeting materials for City Council, boards, commissions, and committees.
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned boards and commissions and assist with public meetings and development proposals.
• Assist with processing and managing property maintenance and sign code cases.
• Assist with economic development initiatives and provide planning and zoning information to residents, businesses, developers, and the general public.
• Conduct research, field visits, and analysis related to zoning, land use, development, and community planning and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning or closely related field is required. One to three years of progressively responsible experience in the planning field is required. AICP certification is preferred. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of planning experience.

Salary and Benefits

Hiring Range: $75,350 – $85,000. The full salary range for the position is $75,350 – $112,703.

The position is open until filled with initial review of applications beginning September 4, 2026.

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• paid vacation and sick leave accrual
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance

The City of Wood Dale is an Equal Opportunity Employer