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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.Summary of PositionThe 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 Responsibilities1.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.2.Handles all related Agency contracting, supervises bid letting and bid opening, conducts pre-construction conference, monitors scope of work and eligibility of status.3.Monitors businesses for minority hiring levels and other regulatory guidelines, maintains MBE listing, enforces ten percent minority hiring requirement for construction work.4.Monitors projects for contractual compliance with labor standards, use of sub-contractors.5.Coordinates with representatives from municipalities and townships, architects, engineers, attorneys, real estate agents, property owners.6.Prepares and completes environmental review records for all CDBG projects, review and approves all invoices regarding CDBG projects.7.Responsible for related correspondence and computer record keeping.8.Performs special projects as required or requested.9.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.10.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.11.Assists with marketing programs/incentives, processing of requests and determining eligibility; monitoring compliance with program requirements, and determining of project feasibility.12.Coordinates with Regional and Corridor Associations, Chambers of Commerce, and various economic development marketing groups/committees.13.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.14.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsA bachelor’s degree in public administration, planning, urban planning and affairs, business, or related field and two (2) years related experience are preferred.Physical RequirementsSit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to walk or move up to 400 feet from primary desk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.Madison County's Organizational Values help direct every employee toward a common goal. They remind us that we share a larger purpose.Madison County's Organizational Values are:Communicate openly & honestlyI circle back when there is a need for clarity or amendsI have direct honest conversations with people rather than talking about them to othersI reach out for help when I need it and respond to others appropriately when they ask for helpI facilitate clarity not confusionI listen to others while setting my own biases aside and focusing on the whole personMaintain high standards of excellenceI conduct myself in a way that demonstrates our standards of excellenceI define what success means within my team and engage them through a continuous improvement mindsetI and my team set appropriate goals and establish checks and balances to ensure our goals are reasonably achievedI lead by example through establishing clear guidelines and defining our standardsI accept change that benefits my colleagues and our organizationIntegrityI do what I say I'm going to doI act in alignment with my valuesI do the right thing when nobody is lookingI value input from others and recognize that I am not always rightI seek to build trust and avoid carelessly blaming othersAccountabilityI own my mistakes, apologize and make amendsI make myself available for, and am receptive to feedbackI take responsibilityI establish achievable deadlines for myself and my teamI take ownership by not making excusesCompassionI treat my colleagues with respect and compassion by responding when appropriate in a timely and professional mannerI commit to showing compassion by seeing my colleagues as real peopleI create an inclusive work environment where I value my colleagues as peopleI respect my colleagues in how I speak about them when they aren’t presentI actively listen to my colleaguesThis 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 EmployerClosing Date: June 3, 2026, or Until FilledIf you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:Stacey Pace at View email address on click.appcast.io or by mail to Stacey Pace, 157 N. Main St. Suite 312 Edwardsville, IL 62025Visit for application and full posting.Internal Candidates should apply via Self-Service -> Company Information -> Job Opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Madison-County-Government