Assistant Planner

$58,011 - $63,003/Yr

Village Of Bloomingdale - Bloomingdale, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Bloomingdale, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Assistant Planner is an entry-level professional role within the Village of Bloomingdale, responsible for supporting the Director of Community and Economic Development. This position involves responding to public inquiries, processing development applications, and performing various administrative tasks to facilitate the growth and development of the community. The role is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with relevant education and experience of 0-2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Director with public inquiries via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Perform intake and process development applications for the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) and administrative level evaluations.
• Perform general office duties, including composing letters, updating policy manuals, and managing filing and archiving systems.
• Manage invoices and receipts, ensuring proper submission to accounts payable.
• Attend meetings, some of which may be after regular business hours.
• Prepare and present staff reports and exhibits to the PZC.
• Evaluate various processes and proposals.
• Maintain communication with PZC members, confirm quorums for meetings, and provide updated correspondence.
• Provide public information regarding development regulations.
• Resolve citizen and customer issues.
• Observe safe work practices and maintain regular attendance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in urban planning is preferred.
• Additional experience in architecture, landscape architecture, public policy, or a related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of planning philosophies, practices, techniques, land use, and zoning.
• Proficiency in research, data collection, and effective writing techniques.
• Competency with Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS software.
• Exhibit professionalism, respect, and superior customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in architecture, landscape architecture, or public policy.

Benefits

• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Health insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance (also available to dependents)
• Life insurance
• Eleven paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid personal days