Senior Zoning Plan Examiner

Senior Zoning Plan Examiner

Department of Planning & Development, Bureau of Zoning.

Number of Positions: 1.

Starting Salary: $68,616.00.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 01/09/2026.

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – BARGAINING UNITS 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

To bid on this position, APPLY ON THE BID SITE and:

li>Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
• Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
• Select your correct bargaining unit, upload your resume, and complete the application

Failure to follow these instructions will result in a rejected bid application.

• Reviews building permit applications, architectural drawings, and construction plans of moderate complexity, and related documents to determine if intended property and land use is in compliance with designated zoning classifications
• Checks zoning maps and ordinance to the appropriate classification and district of plans under review
• Checks building size, occupancy, and off-street parking plans for zoning code compliance
• Reviews sign permits for compliance with sign and billboard regulations
• Forwards applications to other City departments to review for compliance with planned development projects or special certification or licensing requirements
• Reviews court orders and documents granting variations and explains to customers why their application was denied
• Approves applications found to be in compliance with the zoning ordinance
• Calculates fees for the plan review
• Interprets the zoning ordinance to applicants and the general public
• Maintains records of applications reviewed and prepares related reports
• Reviews applications for driveways and occupancy placards

Location:

121 N LaSalle St.

Days:
Monday – Friday.

Hours:

8:30am – 4:30pm.

• Two (2) years of work experience in the review and evaluation of legal descriptions of property and construction or building plans; OR
• An Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, PLUS one (1) year of work experience in the review and evaluation of legal descriptions of property and construction, or building plans

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting Dec 19, 2025, 12:00:00 AM