Director of Planning and Development
County of McHenry, Illinois

McHenry County, IL (pop. 328,000) is a beautiful combination of suburban and rural living, with 20,000 acres of conservation land within its 610 square miles. With easy access from major interstate highways, McHenry County has experienced rapid growth and development, making it one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. The County is seeking local government executives with strong communication skills and a successful background in planning and code enforcement services to lead the County’s Department of Planning and Development. The Planning and Development Department has 29 employees including two Deputy Directors and a budget of approximately $1.4 million. The Director will report to the County Administrator and will work closely with the County Board, several commissions, and community leaders in townships and municipalities within the County. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, public policy or related field; a master’s degree and AICP certification is highly desirable. In addition, candidates must have seven to ten years increasingly responsible experience in land use planning, regional planning, code enforcement or directly related field. Demonstrated management and administrative leadership skills extremely important as well as ability to work collaboratively with elected and appointed officials, members of boards and commissions, agencies that work with the department, and an active, engaged citizenry. Starting salary: $100,000+/- DOQ. Residency within the county is not required. Interested candidates should apply by August 1, 2008 with résumé, salary history and five references.