Planner I or II

Job ID #26-12

About the role

The Village of Fox Lake (population 10,978) is located 55 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 20 miles west of Waukegan, Illinois. Fox Lake lies in Lake and McHenry counties on the South Shore of Pistakee Lake, Nippersink Lake, and Fox Lake, three connected water bodies that form part of the Chain O’Lakes system. The Village covers 9.942 square miles, about 20% of which is water, and offers a vibrant lakeside community with thriving local businesses, recreational amenities, and a focus on sustainable growth.

The Village of Fox Lake is seeking a Planner I or Planner II to join the Development Services Department. Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, this position performs professional municipal planning and development review work supporting the Village’s land use, zoning, development, and long-range planning functions. The Planner serves as a primary resource for development applications and zoning matters, reviews development plans and permit applications, prepares staff reports and other technical materials, supports the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board, conducts planning research and field evaluations, and assists with implementation of the Village Comprehensive Plan and related planning initiatives. The position also works closely with the Economic Development Director on development and redevelopment projects, business and developer inquiries, economic development initiatives, and other projects involving both planning and economic development. The position may be filled at the Planner I or Planner II level, depending on the selected candidate’s education, experience, professional certification, demonstrated knowledge, and ability to independently perform the duties of the position. Planner II assignments generally involve greater complexity, independence, project responsibility, and presentation to boards and commissions. Reports to and works under the general direction of the Community Development Director.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate development applications, including special uses, variances, rezonings, text amendments, planned unit developments, site plans, plats, and other land use requests.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for planning and zoning applications and assist applicants, property owners, developers, residents, and businesses with the Village development review process.
• Review building permits and development plans for compliance with applicable zoning, subdivision, landscaping, sign, and other development regulations.
• Prepare staff reports, technical analyses, recommendations, presentations, ordinances, resolutions, notices, and agenda materials for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Village Board, and other Village committees.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission; attend and present at public meetings and hearings, including evening meetings.