Village of Lake Bluff, Assistant to the Village Administrator

Beautiful, lakefront community seeks local government professional with exceptionalcommunicationskills and experience/training in planning andzoningto serve as the Assistant to the Village Administrator. The Village ofLake Bluffis a family-oriented community located 30 miles north of Chicago on the shore ofLakeMichigan along State Route 41 and is the northernmost North Shore community in southeastLakeCounty.Lake Bluffoffers exceptional New England-like charm, high quality of life, fine residential estates, and distinctive recreational opportunities.An efficient team of35regular full-time staff (15 law enforcement professionals) provides high-quality, in-house services (Administration, Community Development, Fire (volunteer), Finance, Public Works and Police) and oversees both shared and privatized (Engineering, Legal, IT, certain Public Works Functions) local government services. The position will appeal to those who aspire to grow in their career as they will have the opportunity to be involved in all facets of local government management with a focus on planning, zoning and economic developmentand manage high profile projects includingimplementing the recently updated ComprehensiveLand UsePlanand historic preservation programs. Withseveralsignificant projects on the horizon,this is an exciting time to work forLake Bluff. The Assistant to the Village Administrator position reports directly to the Village Administrator and supportsDepartment Heads in theday-to-dayoperations of the Village. The successful candidate will have: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public administration, political science, urban planning,journalism,or related degree.Master’s degree in public administration or urban planning is preferred along with at least three years of progressively responsible experience working in a municipal organization. Background in planning and/or community development is ideal.AICP Certification is a plus. Strong project and time management skills. Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to any audienceusing a variety of communication channels. Excellent reputation and a demonstratedhigh levelof honesty, integrity, and collaboration skills. Pay range is $84,552 to $160,000 Health, vision, and dental benefits Paid sick, vacation, personal, and holiday time off Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Interested candidates should apply by November 21, 2025 with a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least five professional references on the Village’s website (lakebluff.org ).

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