Assistant City Planner
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Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Crystal Lake, ILJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-33Department: Community DevelopmentOpening Date: 12/05/2024The City of Crystal Lake, with a population of 40,269, is the largest community in McHenry County and is a city with a rich history, rewarding quality of life and tremendous community spirit. Located 50 miles northwest of Chicago and home to two Metra stations, Crystal Lake residents enjoy the many employment, cultural, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan city, yet live in a pleasant, small-town atmosphere. The City is a politically and financially stable home-rule community that covers 18.7 square miles, that is seeking a forward-thinking Assistant City Planner with a passion for advancing the City's goals and priorities, a strong commitment to public service, and exceptional customer service standards to play a strategic role in helping to direct the business retention, development, construction, attraction and promotional activities of the City. The Assistant City Planner reports directly to the City Planner and in collaboration, they are responsible for all current planning projects, including development reviews and zoning cases. These positions are responsible for zoning administration, long range planning, marketing and promotion of the City, business attraction and retention. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented public sector professional to make a difference in a high-performing organization that employs the use of best practices. The 2025 Fiscal Year salary range for this position is $92,236 - $133,678, commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. For more information and a complete position profile, including responsibilities and minimum qualifications, please click Questions can be directed to the Director of Human Resources at (815) ###-####.The City of Crystal Lake provides an excellent benefit package to its full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave.