Resolution 2006-014 COUNTY OF KENDALL )
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF
SENIOR PLANNER
IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, after
careful consideration, have found and deemed it necessary for the benefit of the UNITED CITY
OF YORKVILLE to create the position of Senior Planner; and
WHEREAS, the job position of Senior Planner will have the duties and responsibilities
as set forth in the attached job description; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE THAT THE POSITION OF SENIOR PLANNER IS
HEREBY CREATED.
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Said position will be directed by and report directly to the Community Development
Director. The job description for said position is attached hereto and is made part hereof as
Exhibit "A ". The hiring of a person to fill the said position should be subject to all probationary
rules and regulations as set out in the current Employee Manual.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
PAUL JAMES MARTY MUNNS
JASON LESLIE JAMES BOCK
VALERIE BURD ROSE SPEARS j
DEAN WOLFER _ JOSEPH BESCO
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this ak day of , A.D. 2006.
MAYOR
PASSED by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this aZ, day of , A.D. 2006.
CI Y CLERK
Prepared by:
John Justin Wyeth
City Attorney
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
630 -553 -8570
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9 o Senior Planner — Job Description
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Department: Community Development
Reports to: Community Development Director
Status: Full Time, exempt
Position Description Overview
The Senior Planner will assist the Community Development Director with all phases of
planning; including comprehensive planning, subdivision and site plan review, and plan
implementation processes. Primary responsibilities will include reviewing development
projects, assisting in the preparation of comprehensive, corridor, downtown,
redevelopment, and other planning documents and reports.
Essential Job Functions
1. Perform application reviews and analysis for residential and commercial site plans
including subdivision plans, landscape plans to ensure code compliance with
established ordinances, development regulations and policies.
2. Conduct special studies and prepare plans, reports, presentations and proposals as
directed by the Community Development Director.
3. Assist applicants, City departments, and any applicable boards, commissions and
committees in the support, development and implementation of Community
Development activities.
4. Provide technical assistance and professional advice to clients, developers,
engineers, architects and the public.
5. Assist the Community Development Director with managerial tasks that involve
establishing priorities.
6. Research code amendments for updates and revisions.
7. Prepare data for reports and recommendations.
Position Requirements
1. Knowledge of principles and practices of city planning as they pertain to urban
development and zoning.
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2. Excellent written and public speaking skills are required for presentation to
boards, commissions, the City Council and citizen groups.
Minimum and Preferred Experience and Education
1. Bachelor's degree in urban planning, urban design, architecture, or related field;
three (3) years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and
experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as those listed
above.
2. Must possess a valid Class D driver's license.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer
and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.