Planner I

Job Details

Madison County Administration Building - Edwardsville, IL

Full Time

4 Year Degree

$26.82 - $26.82 Hourly

None

Day

AFSCME

Description

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.

Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.

Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.

Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch.

14 paid holidays.

Employee Assistance Program.

Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.

Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.

You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Planner performs specific project management functions and activities related to County-level Community Development projects (public works, economic development, real property acquisition/retention, rental and transitional housing, etc.); monitors contractual/project compliance, supervises bid letting, and performs related administrative duties.

The Planner provides assistance to the Administrator and Coordinators in the administration of County Economic Development; Community Services and Community Development Programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs specific project management functions and activities related to Community Development programs involving public works activities, real property acquisition and relocation, economic development grant projects, demolitions, rental and transitional housing, etc.

Handles all related Agency contracting, supervises bid letting and bid opening, conducts pre-construction conference, monitors scope of work and eligibility of status.

Monitors businesses for minority hiring levels and other regulatory guidelines, maintains MBE listing, enforces ten percent minority hiring requirement for construction work.

Monitors projects for contractual compliance with labor standards, use of sub-contractors.

Coordinates with representatives from municipalities and townships, architects, engineers, attorneys, real estate agents, property owners.

Prepares and completes environmental review records for all CDBG projects, reviews and approves all invoices regarding CDBG projects.

Responsible for related correspondence and computer record keeping.

Performs special projects as required or requested.

Assists the coordinator with administrative duties/responsibilities in the implementation and promotion of Economic Development Programs within the County; markets new and existing Economic Development Programs and the County/City areas available to businesses/industries as a place to locate, expand or retain businesses; assists in monitoring of project requirements for the creation/retention of jobs, improvement of local government tax bases and improvement of quality of life.

Assists in monitoring of various Economic Development Programs-including two multi-jurisdictional State Enterprise Zones, CSBG, CDBG and UDAG funded low-interest revolving loan and infrastructure programs for businesses and communities, County Property Tax Abatement program, IRB program, marketing/retention programs, technical assistance programs, etc.

Assists with marketing programs/incentives, processing of requests and determining eligibility; monitoring compliance with program requirements, and determining of project feasibility.

Coordinates with Regional and Corridor Associations, Chambers of Commerce, and various economic development marketing groups/committees.

Provides consulting assistance with lending institutions related to project/program loans; conducts prospect activities for new businesses and acts as a resource base for existing businesses.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is provided by the Department Administrator and Coordinators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Planning or related field and two (2) years related experience are required.

A bachelor's degree in Urban Planning and Affairs, Public Administration, Business or related field and two (2) years related experience are required.

Application Information

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: June 02, 2025 or Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:

Stacey Pace at

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