Deputy Community and Development Director Job at City of Prospect Heights, Prospect Heights, IL

  • City of Prospect Heights
  • Prospect Heights, IL

Job Description

The City of Prospect Heights Community Development Department welcomes applications for a full-time Deputy Director. The positions role will support the Director of Community Development in executing the departments operations to promote safe and sustainable development ensure code compliance and foster community growth. The ideal candidate will be an experienced building code professional skilled in the management technical aspects and application of building codes possess a background in community and economic development zoning and land use. Provide leadership guidance and strategic direction for the operation of community development department.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in urban planning Public Administration Engineering Construction Management Licensed Architect or a related field; masters degree preferred or related credentials in the field. Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in building code administration community development and planning construction management or related field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. Certification as a Building Code Official Master Code Professional or a related discipline is strongly preferred.

Knowledge Abilities and Skill: This position requires comprehensive knowledge of building codes engineering principles zoning regulations construction standards and land use planning. Thorough knowledge and application of state and federal laws municipal planning principles methodologies and functional elements as well as the competence and experience to apply such principles to effectively guide and manage a sound and effective community development department. Strong leadership skills with commitment to teamwork integrity and public service. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including technical staff elected officials and the public. Knowledge and understanding of local county and state land use regulations procedures and laws. Ability to work closely with city council appointed boards planning and zoning board of appeals and other entities.

This is a full-time exempt salary position with a competitive salary and benefit package depending upon qualifications. The City of Prospect Heights offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan which includes generous contributions to medical dental vision life insurance and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund as well as paid vacation personal sick and holiday time.

HOW TO APPLY: Position is open until filled with review of candidates commencing immediately. Application information is available online at submit the following: Completed application Resume Cover letter and Three Professional References
Email to: and
Email Subject Line: Community Development Deputy Director

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Mail to:
City of Prospect Heights
City Hall c/o Dan Peterson
8 N. Elmhurst Road
Prospect Heights IL 60070

The City of Prospect Heights is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age

Required Experience:

Director

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start

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