About this role
Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in the current and/or long-range planning of the Village, economic development, and the development and implementation of land use and related zoning regulations including building permit review, development review. This position also oversees the Operations Division, including customer service, records management and policy development.
This position will also:
- Evaluate and review building permit applications, zoning entitlement applications, site plans, planning documents, ordinances, for adherence to local codes and improve the quality and efficiency of regulations and developments in the community.
- Assist in coordinating and completing the 2026 Imagine Together Comprehensive Plan with the Village’s consultants, and upon completion, guide implementation of the plan.
- Serve as the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Chamber of Commerce.
- Lead and develop economic development initiatives to further business retention and recruitment in the Village. This includes reporting milestones to leadership, Tax Increment Financing maintenance, soliciting for business opportunities, and utilizing existing data management programs to attract new business.
- Integrate current processes into new permitting software and assist all team members on its use.
Qualifications
Qualifications for this position include graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in land use planning, urban planning, administration or related field; Master's Degree Preferred, three to five (3-5) years experience in municipal planning and zoning; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, additional experience substituting on a year for year basis for the required education.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range is $95,056.00 to 118,809.60 commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Village of Glendale Heights offers a generous health and dental benefits package to full-time employees.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply online here: APPLY HERE
Selection process includes panel interview with the top qualified candidates based on application ranking of qualifications. Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen. All job offers are conditional upon the satisfactory outcome of pre-employment drug testing and submission of fingerprints for a complete background investigation. Employees are required to have their permanent residency within a 15-mile radius of the Village, unless an exception is approved by the Village Administrator.
Posted on 08/24/26. Applications will be accepted until end of business day on Friday, September 25, 2026. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Village of Glendale Heights’ is committed to a nepotism and cronyism policy of employment, advancement and/or contracting practices based upon qualifications and merit, and to ensure that no conflict of interest, favoritism, preferential treatment, or discrimination enters into the employment and contracting process without discrimination in favor of or in opposition to the employment of immediate family members and a personal, political, financial, or commercial relationships.
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