Human Resources Management

The Village of Hoffman Estates offers rewarding employment opportunities in a wide variety of positions. Municipal government offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and career-fulfilling environment. Explore our employment opportunities often and consider working for a well-respected community.

The Village values employee diversity and offers an environment where shared goals, performance standards and a common vision of the future guide the efforts of every employee. Hiring, advancement and rewards depend solely on ability, performance and contribution to our organizational goals without regard to age, gender, race, ethnic origins, physical abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other perceived differences that do not relate to ability, performance and contribution at work.

The Village of Hoffman Estates Department of Human Resources Management accepts applications and resumes for all positions, except sworn police officers and firefighters, even when there are no current positions open for hiring.

Your application will be kept on file for one year and considered if a position becomes available that suits your qualifications. Because of the many submissions received, the Village is unable to contact all applicants. You will be contacted if you are chosen as an interview candidate for an open position.

Thank you for your interest in the Village of Hoffman Estates.

Employment Opportunities

GIS TECHNICIAN
Department of Public Works

Posting Date: May 5, 2008
Closing Date: Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides computer related services working with the GIS software for production of utility drawings for various Village projects.  Aids in Village mapping system by drawing new components of overall system. This includes gathering of data with a GPS unit in the field. Responds to and interacts with residents, employees, and/or others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
General Government Department

Posting Date: May 8, 2008
Closing Date: Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of duties ranging from routine to varied and complex clerical, secretarial and administrative work by keeping official records and providing administrative support to the Assistant to the Village Manager, Executive Assistant, and the Community Relations Coordinator.  Responds to and interacts with residents, employees, and/or others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional, and effective manner.

CDBG/CURRENT PLANNER
Development Services Department

Posting Date: May 15, 2008
Closing Date: May 28, 2008

POSITION SUMMARY
The Village of Hoffman Estates is seeking a mid-level planner (Associate level) with 2 to 5 years experience to jointly serve as the manager of the Village's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and to perform zoning, site plan and other functions within the Planning Division.  A qualified candidate should possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team, perform complex plan reviews, act as a project leader, and provide limited supervision of Assistant Planners. This position provides technical support to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Building and Zoning Committee and works under the supervision of the Director of Planning.  This position will dedicate approximately one-third to one-half of its time to managing the CDBG program. The Village of Hoffman Estates Development Services Department offers opportunities for advancement within the Planner position based on accomplishments and increases in competency.

SEASONAL PERMIT ASSISTANT
Development Services Department

Posting Date: May 20, 2008
Closing Date: May 30, 2008

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs clerical and general office work, which includes customer service, answering telephones, typing, filing, record keeping and handling cash in the Code Enforcement Division of the Development Services Department. Assists with permit applications, license submissions and permit fees. Furnishes accurate information on license and permit requirements; general Village codes, solid waste and recycling program, and Residential Inspection Program.