Deputy Community Development Director

Buffalo Grove, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 134950 - 202128

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GENERAL DESRIPTION
The Village of Buffalo Grove seeks candidates for forward-thinking Deputy Community Development Director. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Development this position will help guide the Community Development Department in optimizing its capacity to achieve its mission through its three main service areas: planning and development building and zoning and environmental health.

This position will have the opportunity to supervise complex development projects; oversee departmental operations; interpret codes; oversee the Planning and Zoning Commission; assist in long-term plans; work with other departments and outside agencies; assist with economic development projects; and serve as acting director when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Deputy Community Development Director will perform and manage a variety of complex technical and administrative functions.

Supervise complex planning and development applications and projects. This includes collaborating with developers to ensure proposals are aligned with the Villages goals and objectives analyzing proposals against the Village Code and formulating recommendations and staff reports.
Prepare review and present information to the public and various boards committees and commissions including the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board. Act as the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Oversee the departments operational needs of permitting plan review and inspection services. Reviews and interprets the code and makes recommendations to the Director.
Manages the permit clerks and the inspectors providing direction and completing annual performance evaluations.
Work closely with the Director on departmental and employee management and growth projects budget preparation process improvements and strategic departmental planning.
Identify the linkages between long-term plans and visions and current projects policies and initiatives. Assist in helping develop and implement long term plans such as Comprehensive Plan Lake Cook Corridor Plan and the Prairie View Metra Station Area plan.
Collaborate with other departments and agencies on issues such as land use community facilities transportation housing sustainability natural resources health and other factors.
Assist with economic development projects which includes researching modeling projections and management.
Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director of Community Development

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five years experience. At least two (2) years in a managerial role is preferred.
Bachelors degree in planning public administration business administration or a related field. A masters degree in planning public administration business administration or another related field is desirable.
Strong working knowledge of municipal planning zoning development land use building codes economic development permitting processes and related code enforcement.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Village officials employees and the public. Thorough knowledge of local planning and development concepts principles and practices including urban planning zoning regulations and development strategies. Ability to understand and comprehend legal and regulatory codes and local ordinances.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Most work activities are conducted in an office environment and include significant staff and public contact sometimes involving individuals exhibiting high levels of stress or emotion. This position requires occasional evening work and occasional operation of an automobile to travel between locations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This employee will regularly visit other Village facilities to work with employees either formally or informally and will be required to drive to those facilities. This employee will also be required to attend meetings training events and similar activities with outside vendors.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The salary range for this position is $134950.40-$202128.16 starting salary commensurate with experience plus an excellent benefits package and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Questions should be directed to Nicole Woods Community Development Director at .

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on-line addition to completing the on-line application candidates must attach a cover letter and resume to their on-line application. Emailed faxed mailed or hand delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. The position will remain open until filled with the initial review of applicants expected to occur during the week of January 19 2026.

The Village of Buffalo Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Director

GENERAL DESRIPTIONThe Village of Buffalo Grove seeks candidates for forward-thinking Deputy Community Development Director. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Development this position will help guide the Community Development Department in optimizing its capacity to achieve i...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Deputy Community Development Director will perform and manage a variety of complex technical and administrative functions.

Supervise complex planning and development applications and projects. This includes collaborating with developers to ensure proposals are aligned with the Villages goals and objectives analyzing proposals against the Village Code and formulating recommendations and staff reports.
Prepare review and present information to the public and various boards committees and commissions including the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board. Act as the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Oversee the departments operational needs of permitting plan review and inspection services. Reviews and interprets the code and makes recommendations to the Director.
Manages the permit clerks and the inspectors providing direction and completing annual performance evaluations.
Work closely with the Director on departmental and employee management and growth projects budget preparation process improvements and strategic departmental planning.
Identify the linkages between long-term plans and visions and current projects policies and initiatives. Assist in helping develop and implement long term plans such as Comprehensive Plan Lake Cook Corridor Plan and the Prairie View Metra Station Area plan.
Collaborate with other departments and agencies on issues such as land use community facilities transportation housing sustainability natural resources health and other factors.
Assist with economic development projects which includes researching modeling projections and management.
Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director of Community Development

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five years experience. At least two (2) years in a managerial role is preferred.
Bachelors degree in planning public administration business administration or a related field. A masters degree in planning public administration business administration or another related field is desirable.
Strong working knowledge of municipal planning zoning development land use building codes economic development permitting processes and related code enforcement.