Director-Economic Development, Planning, and Zoning
Belleville, Belleville, IL, United States
Job Summary
Administers and supervises the daily operations of the City’s economic development, zoning, grant‑writing, GIS, and land use programs.
Responsibilities
Supervises and directs the activities of all departmental employees.
Prepares reports on planning, land use programs, and zoning programs.
Reviews building plans to ensure compliance with zoning codes.
Advises the Mayor, department heads and City Council on issues pertaining to land use, annexation, economic development, zoning, and other similar matters.
Develops, directs, and implements downtown development strategies.
Develops, directs, and implements the overall economic development program for the city and coordinates such programs with public and private sector groups.
Acts as advisor to city officials, departments and citizen groups on matters relating to economic development, planning, land use development, and zoning.
Confers with civic and neighborhood groups and various agencies.
Prepares correspondence to citizens, developers and others.
Oversees administration and maintenance of department records, including, but not limited to, department project files, inventory, supplies, equipment, vehicles, work hours, and personnel leave records.
Prepares budget, monitors budget, reviews monthly claims, and purchases goods and services for the department.
Attends and participates in various committees of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce.
Administrates and markets enterprise zone, TIF Districts, and other incentive programs.
Oversees preparation of grant proposals for city‑wide projects and programs.
Represents Economic Development Planning, and Zoning Department by attending all City Council meetings.
Oversees maintenance of the Economic Development and Planning portion of the City’s website.
Participates in city marketing efforts to support economic growth of the community.
Oversees the development and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) in conjunction with other department employees.
Maintains positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good working relationships with clients, customers, co‑workers and supervisors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in economic development, city/urban planning or a related field is preferred.
Requires five years progressively responsible experience in economic development or city/urban planning in a city government setting, with three years previous supervisory experience mandatory.
CEcD certification desired.
Experience with GIS required.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
City residency required within 15 months from date of hire.
Salary
$100,000 - $125,000 commensurate with education, training and experience.
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Administers and supervises the daily operations of the City’s economic development, zoning, grant‑writing, GIS, and land use programs.
Responsibilities
Supervises and directs the activities of all departmental employees.
Prepares reports on planning, land use programs, and zoning programs.
Reviews building plans to ensure compliance with zoning codes.
Advises the Mayor, department heads and City Council on issues pertaining to land use, annexation, economic development, zoning, and other similar matters.
Develops, directs, and implements downtown development strategies.
Develops, directs, and implements the overall economic development program for the city and coordinates such programs with public and private sector groups.
Acts as advisor to city officials, departments and citizen groups on matters relating to economic development, planning, land use development, and zoning.
Confers with civic and neighborhood groups and various agencies.
Prepares correspondence to citizens, developers and others.
Oversees administration and maintenance of department records, including, but not limited to, department project files, inventory, supplies, equipment, vehicles, work hours, and personnel leave records.
Prepares budget, monitors budget, reviews monthly claims, and purchases goods and services for the department.
Attends and participates in various committees of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce.
Administrates and markets enterprise zone, TIF Districts, and other incentive programs.
Oversees preparation of grant proposals for city‑wide projects and programs.
Represents Economic Development Planning, and Zoning Department by attending all City Council meetings.
Oversees maintenance of the Economic Development and Planning portion of the City’s website.
Participates in city marketing efforts to support economic growth of the community.
Oversees the development and maintenance of the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) in conjunction with other department employees.
Maintains positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes good working relationships with clients, customers, co‑workers and supervisors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in economic development, city/urban planning or a related field is preferred.
Requires five years progressively responsible experience in economic development or city/urban planning in a city government setting, with three years previous supervisory experience mandatory.
CEcD certification desired.
Experience with GIS required.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
City residency required within 15 months from date of hire.
Salary
$100,000 - $125,000 commensurate with education, training and experience.
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