Senior Planner: Zoning & Long-Range Planning Lead

SAFEbuilt, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SAFEbuilt is seeking a Senior Planner for Dupage County, IL. The role focuses on advisory support to city planning departments, leading zoning code updates, and contributing to long-range planning efforts. Candidates should have extensive experience with development applications and managing client relationships.

The position offers a pathway to work on varied projects with a reputable firm known for building safe, thriving communities. Salary is commensurate with experience and market norms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in city/county planning or as consultant.
• Bachelor’s degree in planning or closely related field; plus is a plus.
• Experience handling moderately complex to complex development applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day advisory support to city planning departments.
• Support or lead zoning code updates and development standards.
• Contribute to long-range planning efforts (general plans, specific plans, policy studies).
• Prepare staff reports and recommendations for planning commissions and councils.
• Process development applications (entitlements, site plans, subdivisions, use permits).
• Manage projects, budgets, and client relationships (depending on experience).

Skills

Planning & zoning

Staff reports

Communication

Detail orientation

Independent work

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Tools

GIS

Office software

Adobe suite

Desktop plan review software

Job description

SAFEbuilt is seeking a Senior Planner for Dupage County, IL. The role focuses on advisory support to city planning departments, leading zoning code updates, and contributing to long-range planning efforts. Candidates should have extensive experience with development applications and managing client relationships.

The position offers a pathway to work on varied projects with a reputable firm known for building safe, thriving communities. Salary is commensurate with experience and market norms.