The Village of Lombard is seeking a full-time Director of Economic Development & Planning within the Community Development Department.
Lombard’s rich history and sense of community provide a solid backdrop for today’s bustling, modern Village. A central location within the Chicago region, direct access to two interstate highways, and available land and facilities provide for a strong economic base. The I-88/Butterfield Road Corridor includes modern office buildings with corporate clients, along with an evolving and strong retail presence at Yorktown Center. Additional commercial corridors provide a variety of convenience retail and restaurant activities. Eleven office and industrial parks offer quality office, warehouse and light assembly space options. Historic Downtown Lombard continues to transform into a vibrant and energetic downtown with new residences, restaurants and programmed gathering places.

The ideal candidate for this restructured position will be to administer and direct applicable Community Development Department staffing and related programs pertaining to planning, zoning, economic development and related activities. The work is performed under the general direction of the Village Manager’s Office.

The responsibilities for this position include:

• Direct applicable planning and economic development programs and activities.

• Develop and manage short and long-term goals and objectives; monitor program effectiveness and implement remedies.

• Direct applicable personnel; select new employees; provide training and instruction; plans, coordinates, and assigns work; maintains standards; and evaluates performance.

• Act as a liaison between the Village and citizens. Coordinates projects, programs and operations with other agencies. Confers with other departments and agencies; coordinates projects and programs.

• As part of the Village’s economic incentive team, conduct negotiations pertaining to the provisions set forth within the Village’s economic incentive policies; takes a lead role in the drafting of agreements and presentations before the Economic & Community Development Committee and Village Board.

• Conduct analyses and studies; presents results and makes recommendations; write a variety of reports, correspondence, grants, ordinances, etc.

• Present materials for consideration and/or serves as liaison to the Village Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historical Commission, Economic and Community Development Committee, Joint Review Boards and other committees as required.

• Represent the department in relations with other Village departments. Serves as a liaison to a variety of professional, citizen and service groups, and the media; coordinate activities with other Village departments and state, federal and local agencies. Select, review and direct the work of consultants, contractors and vendors.

• Work as part of the interdepartmental team pertaining to Special/Temporary Events, development projects, economic incentive requests and other related initiatives.

• Develop annual budget, administer grants, and oversees expenditures.

• Analyze and implement new approaches and standards.

Additional information regarding the position can be found at: www.villageoflombard.org/ED-Recruitment

Minimum qualification include a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or a closely related field with ten years of progressively responsible planning, economic development and land use experience in a municipal environment that includes supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position. CEcD and/or AICP certifications highly desired. The position requires possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

This position is not subject to a residency requirement, but the Director should be readily available to attend meetings and events as required to meet the demands of the position.

The salary range for this position is $126,434 - $180,550, with an anticipated starting range of approximately $153,000 DOQ. The Village of Lombard offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time; medical, dental and life insurance; vehicle stipend, remote work possibilities and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Interested candidates should apply online with a resume, cover letter, and contact information for five work-related references to:
https://laserficheforms.villageoflombard.org/Forms/LombardEmploymentApp…

The Village intends to keep this posting open until the position is filled or until sufficient number of applications have been received to start the candidate selection process. However, the Village intends to start a formal review of applicants the week of December 9, 2024.

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