Resolution 2006-016 COUNTY OF KENDALL )
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - L,
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF
URBAN PLANNER
IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
j 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 Urban Planner; and
WHEREAS, the job position of Urban 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 URBAN PLANNER IS
HEREBY CREATED.
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 ,
DEAN WOLFER JOSEPH BESCO
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this day of A.D. 2006.
MAYOR
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PASSED by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this c — : F� day of , A.D. 2006.
CITY 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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Urban Planner — Job Description
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Department: Community Development
Reports to: Community Development Director
Status: Full Time, exempt
Salary Classification: Urban Planner
Position Description Overview
The Urban Planner is responsible for coordination of all downtown urban redevelopment
projects under the direction of the Community Development Director. Responsibilities
also include preparing land use studies and reviews, district/sector plan studies, and urban
design evaluations.
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepare streetscape, corridor, downtown, neighborhood, waterfront, park, plaza,
and revitalization planning concepts, construction documents, and reports.
2. Providing expertise on urban design issues for district/sector plans and small area
planning projects, design studies, development proposals, site specific land use
and design studies and other types of land use studies.
3. Preparing urban design analyses including preparation of architectural massing
and figure- ground studies, concept plans, illustrative plans, landscape designs and
urban design guidelines for district/sector plans and other special studies.
4. Conduct special studies and prepare plans, reports, presentations and proposals as
directed by the Community Development Director.
5. Perform routine application reviews and analysis for all site and landscape plans,
to ensure code compliance with established ordinances, development regulations
and policies.
6. Provide technical assistance and professional advice to developers, engineers,
architects and the public.
7. Perform other duties and functions as directed by the Community Development
Director.
Position Requirements
1. Proficient with AutoCAD 2000 or better software.
2. Experience with ArcView 9 software.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Highly organized and able to prioritize job assignments.
5. Ability to develop high quality graphics and reports.
Minimum and Preferred Experience and Education
1. Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design 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.
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