Planner I Job at Company City of Joliet, Joliet, IL

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  • Company City of Joliet
  • Joliet, IL

Job Description

City of Joliet

Joliet,ILUnited States

How to Apply
URL: https://www.joliet.gov/government/departments/human-resources/current-job-opportunities

Email: employment@joliet.gov

Other: All applications must be submitted to employment@joliet.gov or in person to the Human Resources Department before the deadline on the job posting in order to be accepted. Hard copy applications are also available in the Human Resources Division, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432.

POSTED: 06/30/2025

EXPIRATION: Until Filled

TITLE: PLANNER I (Position Code #2400)

SALARY: This role's initial salary is $82,998

Full Salary Range for this position is $82,998 – $141,061

DEPARTMENT: Community Development

DIVISION: Planning

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This position performs advanced level planning duties for the City involving a wide range of assignments; applied planning knowledge to assignments and to the coordination of projects, land-use review cases, planning processes or technical planning support to various committees, boards and other departments; Performs urban planning duties in support of the City's redevelopment and comprehensive planning programs while ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interprets and applies applicable codes, ordinances and regulations;
  • Initiates actions necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of regulations;
  • Assists with updates and maintenance of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations and other land development plans and regulations;
  • Writes, or assists in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to zoning and development controls;
  • Conducts review of various development petitions including subdivision plats, annexations, permits, site plans, variation of use and variance requests, Special Use Permits, and rezoning;
  • Writes staff reports related to various zoning and land use petitions;
  • Conducts site visits, collects field data, verifies site conditions and notes onsite problems;
  • Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas;
  • Seeks information about new regulations, pending legislation and trends in planning that impact planning programs and processes;
  • Writes and presents formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence;
  • Identifies community problems, issues, and opportunities that could be mitigated through better community planning;
  • Attends substantial number of meetings;
  • Initiates and carries out complex planning studies related to economic base, employment, population, land use, public facilities, etc.;
  • Responds to questions form other agencies, developers, other professionals, and the public regarding projects under review, code interpretations and other planning issues;
  • Provides technical and professional analysis to resolve current planning problems and guide future development;
  • Responds to and/or engages Federal, State and local agencies regarding planning, research, surveys, and grants;
  • Develops and manages service contracts; drafts requests for qualifications; requests for proposals; contracts, and scope of services;
  • Establishes and maintains necessary files pertaining to planning records, reports, plans, maps and related materials;
  • Serves as a member of staff and committee and board meetings as necessary;
  • Assists other planning staff members and performs related duties and responsibilities as required;
  • Performs other duties as required.

*** Please visit https://www.joliet.gov/government/departments/human-resources/current-job-opportunities for the complete Planner I job description.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with your Application

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMPLOYER

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