Assistant Planner

City Of Naperville - Naperville Park District, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Naperville Park District, IL

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The City of Naperville is seeking a motivated and degreed individual to fill the role of Assistant Planner within the Transportation, Engineering and Development Business Group (TED). This position is integral to the Planning team, providing technical support to planning and zoning boards, reviewing applications for variances, conducting plan and permit reviews, and addressing inquiries related to zoning and planning matters.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review development applications and supporting documents for conformance to City zoning and development codes.
• Ensure timely completion and communication of development applications to applicants.
• Prepare variance applications for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, including scheduling public hearings and preparing staff reports.
• Review permit applications for compliance with City codes and regulations.
• Represent TED at meetings with developers and other City department representatives.
• Respond to inquiries from developers, realtors, organizations, City departments, and the public regarding planning and zoning matters.
• Assist other City staff with zoning/code compliance inspection activities.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets related to zoning and planning activities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of development and plan review processes.
• Perform necessary research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Meaningful internship experience or related municipal work experience.
• Valid State of Illinois Class D Drivers License.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment
• Competitive benefits package