Wilmette, IL – Deputy Community Development Director

Overview

The Village of Wilmette’s Community Development Department is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Community Development Director. Starting Salary: $161,620 (DOQ).

• Position works under the general direction of the Director of Community Development and serves as Acting Director as needed. Facilitates the review and approval of complex development projects through staff and Village Commissions. Provides technical advice and assistance to the Director of Community Development and various Boards and Commissions. Reviews commercial and multi-family plans for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and adopted plans.
• This position functions as the Deputy Director and acts as Director in the Director’s absence. The Deputy Director provides leadership in staff management, long-range planning initiatives, public engagement, policy development, and process improvement for department services and projects.

• The successful candidate should have experience with urban planning, zoning, construction, real estate development, code enforcement and public administration.
• A master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, closely related field, or equivalent work and education experience.
• Required supervisory experience of five (5) years progressively more responsibility.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Essential position requirements include the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, to interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner, and the ability to prioritize, organize, and complete required duties timely and accurately.
• Candidate must be detail oriented, flexible, and a team player. The candidate will possess a working knowledge of web-based computer software programs, and should be proficient in Microsoft Office including (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) as well as general office equipment.

The annual salary range for this position is Pay Grade R $139,264 TO $184,794. The starting salary shall be based on the candidate’s qualifications and certifications. The Village offers an excellent benefits package with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off for vacation, sick, annual salary step increases; and voluntary participation in the IMRF Voluntary Additional Contribution (VAC) fund, Mission Square (457 plan), supplemental life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care and commuter expenses.

A summary of compensation and benefits can be viewed on the Village’s Human Resources page at the Village of Wilmette.

Candidates will undergo multiple interviews. The successful candidate will undergo a pre-employment physical to include drug and alcohol screening, reference checks, and a driver’s license records verification with the Secretary of State’s Office.

Interested candidates should complete an online employment application found on the Village’s Self-Service Employment Opportunities webpage and attach your resume and cover letter. Employment applications will be reviewed as they are received. Paper submissions will not be accepted. The position remains open until filled.

The Village of Wilmette is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.