OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and be self-motivated. They will be familiar with principles, practices, and objectives of municipal government and urban planning. They will be abletoconductthoroughresearchinordertoprepareclear, concise and comprehensive reports. They will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate solid written and presentation skills. Must be able to lead a small team and havepriorsupervisoryexperience.Previousexperiencewith significant development projects is a huge plus. Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively communicate technical and non-technical information providing a high level of customer service.

The Village of Tinley Park has an exciting opportunity for a municipal planning professional to fill the position of Planning Manager in our CommunityDevelopmentDepartment. TheVillageofTinleyParkisavibrant,progressivecommunitylocatedinthefast-growingInterstate 80 corridor in southwest suburban Chicago. As the 25th-largest city in Illinois and the 19th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago boasting a residential population of nearly 56,000 residents and nearly 1,000 businesses, this exceptional community possesses everything from a fun and lively Downtown district to flourishing residentialneighborhoods to thriving corporate, commercialand entertainment centers, all tied together under TinleyPark’s Life Amplified brand.

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, this position is responsible for the administration of the village's long-range planning,currentplanning,administrationofvillage’s ordinances,technicalreviews and analysisofdevelopmentmatters,and servesas the project manager for complex planning projects. This position directs, supervises, and coordinates daily activities of the planning division withastaffof2plannersandazoningadministrator. Responsibilitiesincludeplanning,assigning,andreviewingtheworkofassignedstaff, ensuring adherence to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and reviewing and discussing work progress and scheduling with subordinates and making necessary adjustments. Further, the Planning Manager acts as an advisor to the Village Manager, Community DevelopmentDirector,VillagePresident,and BoardofTrusteesonmattersrelated toplanning,zoning,and otherdevelopments. Provides staff support to the Tinley Park Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals coordinating the preparation of planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations or various current and long-range planning proposals. Represents the village on various boardsandorganizationsonthelocal,regional,andstatelevels. Makespresentationsandexplainsrecommendationsonplanning-related issues at Village Board, committee, and commission meetings as required. Prepares monthly reports for the Community Development Director. Coordinates with the Village Manager, Community Development Director, and Village Attorney regarding preparation of annexation agreements and the annexation process, administration of incentive programs, and the preparation of individual incentive agreements.

Minimum Requirements: This position requires aBachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or universityin Urban Planning,Business, Public Administration or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of (5)years of experience in urban planning with at least three (3) years in a supervisorycapacity. A valid Driver’s License is also required. Must befamiliar with GIS software used in planning and development work. AICP is highlypreferred.

Compensation&Benefits:Thesalaryforthispositionstartsat$94,743-$128,850,DOQplusagenerousbenefitpackageincludinghealth, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. The Village of TinleyPark also provides for paid vacation, personaldays, and paid Village holidays.

ResidencyRequirement: Allemployeesinthispositionarerequiredtoresidewithinthirty(30)milesfromanyborderofTinleyPark,within twelve (12)months of employment date. Residency in Indiana in not permitted. No relocation expenses providedor reimbursed.

Interested candidates areencouraged to applyas soon as possiblefor consideration for this position and submit a cover letter and resume at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tinleypark. Specifysalaryrequirements at time of application.