PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Job Details: Job Location: Civic Center - GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL, Salary Range: $95056.00 - $118809.60Salary/year, 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:

Supervise clerical staff.
Provide information on land use and zoning applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission by attending meetings and presenting materials to the commission for recommendation to the Village Board.
Assist in coordinating and completing the 2026 Imagine Together Comprehensive Plan with the Village’s consultants.
Guide implementation of the Comprehensive Plan post adoption to ensure goals and visions are being met in terms of long-term development.
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.
Become proficient in new permitting software being implemented in the department to assist all team members on its use and increase efficiency for the department as a whole.
Assist in communicating official plans, programs, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.
Review applications for annexation, zoning, subdivision and land development for conformity with the principles of good planning and compliance with local ordinances.
Evaluate zoning and building permit applications for compliance with applicable local codes and ordinances including but not limited to zoning regulations, landscape requirements and lighting regulations.
Serve as the liaison to the Chamber of Commerce by attending their meetings as a representative of the Village and providing updates on current events and activities of the Village.

 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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