Planning & Economic Development Manager

Affi1935

Brookfield (IL)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 107,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance
IMRF participation
Deferred compensation plan
Paid vacation days
Personal days
Sick days
12.5 paid holidays

Job summary

The Village of Brookfield is seeking a Planning Division Manager in the Community Development Department for a full-time, exempt position. You will review development plans, present staff analyses to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and support economic development efforts.

Lead planning projects, oversee staff and consultants, and coordinate grants while advising the Village Board. A bachelor's degree and municipal experience are required; AICP/CeCd is a plus.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Geography, Architecture, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development or a closely related field.
  • Master's degree in Urban Planning, Economic Development, MBA, Public Administration (MPA) or closely related field preferred.
  • Prefer 3–5 years of municipal development or infill/redevelopment experience.
  • AICP or CeCd certification at time of hire is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Review development and redevelopment plans for conformance with Zoning Code and land use regs.
  • Act as staff liaison to Planning & Zoning Commission; prepare staff reports and present recommendations.
  • Support economic development initiatives and coordinate development projects.
  • Develop and manage planning projects; supervise staff, interns, and vendors as needed.
  • Provide planning consultations to Village Board, developers, real estate professionals and residents.

Skills

Writing
Public Speaking
Leadership
Teamwork
Ethics
Vendor Management
Zoning Review
Customer Service
Bi-lingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Geography, Architecture, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development or a closely related field
Master's degree in Urban Planning, Economic Development, MBA, Public Administration (MPA) or related field preferred
3–5 years municipal development/infilling/redevelopment experience
Valid driver's license at time of hire
AICP or CeCd certification a plus

Tools

GIS software
Microsoft Office

Job description

The Village of Brookfield is seeking a Planning Division Manager in the Community Development Department for a full-time, exempt position. You will review development plans, present staff analyses to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and support economic development efforts.

Lead planning projects, oversee staff and consultants, and coordinate grants while advising the Village Board. A bachelor's degree and municipal experience are required; AICP/CeCd is a plus.

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