Senior Planner

The Village of Gurnee is seeking an experienced candidate, team player, and motivated individual who is ready to join our team as a Senior Planner in the Community Development Department. This is a great opportunity to advance to the next level in your career.

Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for professional planning and project management work related to land use and municipal development. You will have a variety of routine and complex assignments pertaining to the implementation of current and long range planning programs. Tasks will include, but are not limited to:

·        Coordinates and implements the subdivision, planned unit development, and related current and long-range zoning processes, working closely with and advising the applicant, relevant Village staff, outside agencies, Planning and Zoning Board, and other relevant parties of the code requirements and procedures.

·        Coordinates and implements the development review and approval process, including conducting pre-application meetings with all interested parties related to subdivisions, annexations, PUD’s, impact fees, map and text amendments, and other significant development proposals and compiling comprehensive review comments.

·        Reviews development and redevelopment proposals including subdivision, site plan, variance requests, plat, and other development documents; applies knowledge of site design, landscaping, transportation, lighting and other fields to the review process; conducts plan reviews and prepares detailed comments/reports. 

·        Acts as staff liaison to Planning and Zoning Board; develop and coordinate agenda packets for meetings, conduct research, and maintain compliance with posting notices.

·        Maintains records and databases of demographic, land use, and related information for planning purposes.

·        Analyzes codes and processes amendments to the text of the zoning ordinance

·        Assists Community Development Director and other Village staff in the interpretation and enforcement of applicable Village codes, development standards, design guidelines, and the comprehensive plan.

The Senior Planner can expect to work closely with the Planning Administrator on ongoing redevelopment projects and new development projects. The Senior Planner should have knowledge and experience working with annexation agreements, PUD’s and experience in negotiating the terms of such agreements. The Village is seeking candidates with experience in contract management and working with consultants on special projects.

Salary range: Anticipated starting salary of $101,127-$106,183 DOQ, with top salary potential of $122,920

Benefits: A generous benefit package including health, dental, vision benefits, and a bi-weekly employer contribution towards a retirement health savings account, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. The Senior Planner position is an exempt, non-union position.

Work Schedule: Full-time position: 40 hours per week - The Village of Gurnee strongly believes in a work/life balance, our schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Attendance at night meetings is required.

Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Urban Planning, Business, Public Administration or a related field. A minimum of (3) years of experience in urban planning is required. Must be familiar with GIS software used in planning and development work. A valid Driver’s License is required. A Master’s degree or AICP is highly preferred, but not req

To apply please visit – https://eservice.gurnee.il.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration for this position. First review of applications will occur August 30, 2024. Position is open until filled.