Strategic Planning & Economic Development Lead

Village of Glendale Heights; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Glendale Heights seeks an experienced planning and development professional to oversee long-range planning, land use regulation, and the Operations Division, including customer service and records management.

This role leads planning commission liaison activities, coordinates the comprehensive plan, guides economic development initiatives, implements new permitting software, and communicates plans and policies to staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clerical staff.
• Provide information on land use and zoning applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.
• Serve as liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission; attend meetings and present materials for recommendation to the Village Board.
• Assist in coordinating and completing the 2026 Imagine Together Comprehensive Plan with the Village’s consultants.
• Guide implementation of the Comprehensive Plan after adoption to meet long-term development goals.
• Lead economic development initiatives for business retention and recruitment; report milestones and use data tools to attract new business.
• Become proficient in new permitting software being implemented to assist all team members and increase departmental efficiency.
• Assist in communicating official plans, programs, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
• Review applications for annexation, zoning, subdivision and land development for conformity with good planning and compliance with local ordinances.
• Evaluate zoning and building permit applications for compliance with local codes and ordinances including zoning, landscape, and lighting regulations.
• Serve as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce by attending meetings as a Village representative and providing updates on events and activities.

Job description

The Village of Glendale Heights seeks an experienced planning and development professional to oversee long-range planning, land use regulation, and the Operations Division, including customer service and records management.

This role leads planning commission liaison activities, coordinates the comprehensive plan, guides economic development initiatives, implements new permitting software, and communicates plans and policies to staff and the public.