Assistant Director - Development Service

Company: Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
Location: Orland Park
Posted on: February 24, 2021

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Assistant Development Services Director in Orland Park, Illinois - Careers at Frederick T. Owens Village Hall Skip Branding +myConnections: Engage your community - connect to news, events and information you care about. View more information...

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Owens Village Hall Skip to Main Content Please Enable Cookies to Continue Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job. Welcome page Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Assistant Development Services Director Job ID 2021-1800 Employment Type Full-Time Job Location US-IL-Orland Park IMRF Eligibile IMRF Eligible Category Community Development Salary +/-$115,000 (DOQ) Opportunity at a Glance The Village of Orland Park, a dynamic, progressive, growing community seeks an--Assistant Development Services Director --to provide leadership, direct, manage and oversee the Planning division, and in the absence of the Director, supervise and monitor the day-to-day functions of the Development Services Department. This Department includes Administration, Planning, Economic Development, and Building divisions.The CommunityOrland Park is a premier community located 30 miles southwest of Chicago's Loop with a residential population of nearly 60,000 (full build-out expected to peak at 75,000), and is the commercial and retail hub of the Chicago south suburban region. Orland Park continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic, rural community to a dynamic corporate and commercial center.Orland Park has a unique blend of residential and business communities in the midst of more than 700 acres of parks and open lands. In 2014, Orland Park was named one of Chicago Magazine's "Best Places to Live." Important factors for this recognition are its low crime rate, exceptional amenities and access to downtown Chicago.The Village of Orland Park operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with legislative oversight provided by an elected Mayor and Board of Trustees. The corporate authorities include the Village President (Mayor), the Village Clerk and six (6) Village Trustees, each of whom is elected at-large to a four-year term.The Village of Orland Park is a full service community employing approximately 275 full-time employees, approximately 650 part-time and seasonal employees combined. Departments include: Information Technology, Development Services, Finance, Human Resources, Public Works, Mayor's Office, Parks, Police, Public Information Office, Recreation, and the Village Manager's Office.The organization's strategic plan goals include economic development, downtown development, quality of life, fostering an environment that focuses on customer service, continuous service delivery improvements, and efficiency enhancements.The Village is a home rule community with a very stable financial standing. The Village of Orland Park has excellent bond ratings of AA+ from Standard and Poor's. Operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2020 were balanced without the implementation of any new revenue sources.--Additional information, including the Village's annual budget documents, CAFRs and PAFRs, can be found on the Village's website at www.orlandpark.org. Key Responsibilities The Assistant Director is a highly responsible administrative/management position involving technical work in planning and directing all operations of the development review process, long-range planning, economic development, zoning, historic preservation, project design and grant administration of the department. Under administrative direction, work performed is of considerable difficulty and is reviewed as to progress and conformance to established standards.--This role will advise the Department Director, Plan Commission, and Elected Officials on all zoning, annexation, development, re-development, economic development, comprehensive planning, as well as Building Code and Village Code related matters; r eview and discuss work progress and scheduling with subordinates and make adjustments as needed; inspect various projects from time to time and make changes in assignments as necessary; w ork closely with vendors, developers, engineers, attorneys and other consultants representing the Village; and m ake recommendations to the Department Director regarding personnel matters In addition, the Assistant Director will manage and oversee the Planning Division and assist in managing the day-to-day activities and operations of the entire department; assist in the development of policies and procedures for the Department in order to implement directives from the Department Director, Village Board or the Village Manager; formulate and enforce department rules and regulations as well as work methods and procedures; make and review all personnel assignments within the department; handle grievances, maintain departmental discipline and the conduct and the general behavior of assigned personnel; investigate complaints by citizens; answer questions by the elected officials, public, subordinates, staff members, and supervisors; and ensure department committees are staffed appropriately. Work involves responsibility for coordinating, planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of a large staff including managerial, professional, technical, and clerical across union and non-union personnel.-- Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills The ideal candidate is a current leader in the planning/development field and is a confident, proactive and collaborative professional. This leader will have seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience and three (3) to seven (7) years in a management or supervisory capacity within a municipal environment. Must have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.-- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community development, architecture, planning, economic development, and related operations is needed. Also, experience/knowledge of supervisory principles, council/manager form of management, departmental policies and procedures are needed to perform the core responsibilities of this position. A degree in Planning, Public/Business Administration, or a closely related field is required. Completion of a Master's Degree in Planning Public/ Business Administration or closely related to the Planning/Development or related field is preferred. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community development, architecture, planning, economic development, development finance and related operations is also required. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups; meet with residents, outside agencies, and other sources as needed is required. The ability to prepare plans and reports; establish and maintain operational records; make verbal presentations, and to make recommendations and persuade individuals and groups to follow certain courses of action is also needed. Must be able to motivate subordinate personnel; direct subordinates in skilled and unskilled activities; maintain working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, state and village officials, and the general public. Compensation & Benefits The salary for this position is +/- $115,000 depending on qualifications. The Village of Orland Park offers a comprehensive employee benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and an employee wellness program. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) plan with options through Nationwide, ICMA-RC, Mass Mutual, or AXA Advisors are also available. 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