Planner I or II

Village of Fox Lake Employment Opportunity

Planner I or II

Development Services Department

Job ID Code #26-12

BACKGROUND

The Village of Fox Lake (population 10978) is located 55 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 20 miles west of Waukegan Illinois. Fox Lake is located in Lake and McHenry counties. The Village is located on the South Shore of Pistakee Lake Nippersink Lake and Fox Lake three connected water bodies that form part of the Chain OLakes system. The Village of Fox Lake has a total area of 9.942 square miles of which around 20% is water. The Village offers a vibrant lakeside community with thriving local businesses recreational amenities and a focus on sustainable growth.

The Village of Fox Lake is seeking interested applicants for the position of a Planner in our Development Services Department.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Village of Fox Lake is seeking a Planner I or Planner II to join the Development Services Department. Under the general direction of the Community Development Director this position performs professional municipal planning and development review work supporting the Villages land use zoning development and long-range planning functions.

The Planner serves as a primary resource for development applications and zoning matters reviews development plans and permit applications prepares staff reports and other technical materials supports the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board conducts planning research and field evaluations and assists with implementation of the Village Comprehensive Plan and related planning initiatives.

The position also works closely with the Economic Development Director on development and redevelopment projects business and developer inquiries economic development initiatives and other projects involving both planning and economic development.

The position may be filled at the Planner I or Planner II level depending on the selected candidates education experience professional certification demonstrated knowledge and ability to independently perform the duties of the position. Planner II assignments generally involve greater complexity independence project responsibility and presentation to boards and commissions.

SUPERVISION

Reports to and works under the general direction of the Community Development Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Review and coordinate development applications including special uses variances rezonings text amendments planned unit developments site plans plats and other land use requests.
2. Serve as a primary point of contact for planning and zoning applications and assist applicants property owners developers residents and businesses with the Village development review process.
3. Review building permits and development plans for compliance with applicable zoning subdivision landscaping sign and other development regulations.
4. Prepare staff reports technical analyses recommendations presentations ordinances resolutions notices and agenda materials for the Planning and Zoning Commission Village Board and other Village committees.
5. Serve as staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission; attend and present at public meetings and hearings including evening meetings.
6. Prepare and maintain official minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.
7. Conduct site inspections and field evaluations and assist with planning research data analysis GIS and mapping.
8. Assist with the maintenance and implementation of the Village Comprehensive Plan zoning regulations development codes and other long-range planning documents.
9. Collaborate with applicants developers consultants engineers attorneys governmental agencies and Village departments throughout the development review process.
10. Assist the Economic Development Director with development and redevelopment projects business and developer outreach site inquiries economic development initiatives grants and development incentives.
11. Provide planning zoning permitting and development-related customer service and assist with special projects and other departmental initiatives.

For complete information regarding duties responsibilities qualifications knowledge skills abilities and working conditions please review the Planner-Job-Description

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning Community Planning Geography Public Administration Architecture Landscape Architecture or a closely related field.
• Planner I: 02 years of professional planning or closely related experience. Municipal or governmental planning internship experience is preferred.
• Planner II: 25 years of progressively responsible professional planning experience. Municipal government planning experience is strongly preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.
• Valid drivers license required.
• AICP certification is required for Planner II and desirable for Planner I. Planner I must obtain AICP certification within two years of employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of municipal planning principles land use planning zoning subdivision site plan review and development review practices.
• Ability to interpret zoning ordinances maps plans development codes and related regulations.
• Strong research analytical written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and present staff reports and recommendations to boards and commissions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with residents applicants developers businesses elected and appointed officials consultants and Village staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects priorities deadlines and public inquiries.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with GIS or mapping applications.
• Basic knowledge of economic development concepts and incentive tools is desirable particularly for Planner II.

WHY JOIN FOX LAKE

• Work in a vibrant lakeside community with a focus on sustainable growth and development.
• Participate in a variety of planning development redevelopment and economic development projects.
• Work directly with applicants developers residents businesses Village leadership and community stakeholders.
• Be part of a collaborative Development Services team supporting the future growth and development of the Village.

HOW TO APPLY

All qualified candidates should submit a completed job application (blank application located on the Village of Fox Lakes website at cover letter resume and a list of three (3) professional references to: and indicate (Job ID #26-12) in the subject line. Hard copies (mailed faxed or hand delivered) applications will be declined.

DEADLINE

Position is open until filled.

For more information about the Village of Fox Lake please visit our website at

Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Human Resources Division at .

THE VILLAGE OF FOX LAKE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER