CURRENT JOB OPPOrtunities


planner or senior planner

city of lee’s summit, mo

We are hiring a Planner or Senior Planner to join our dynamic team! At the City of Lee’s Summit, we offer a collaborative, innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. We also offer a second to none set of benefits which includes opportunities for attending local and national conferences and events, along with a tuitional reimbursement program. Opportunity for working remotely two (2) days per week, following probationary period. Lee’s Summit pays for all contributions associated with the Missouri Lagers pension plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews, evaluates, and provides recommendations on development plans, plats, special use permits, variance and other current planning applications. 

  • Prepares reports on development proposals and presents to the Planning Commission, City Council and other boards and commissions. 

  • Assists in implementing the goals of the Ignite! Strategic Plan, Ignite! Comprehensive Plan, Communities for All Ages, and other community and housing initiatives.  

  • Upon completion of construction activity, performs on-site inspections to ensure compliance to approved plans.

Requirements: For the Planner:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in city, regional or urban planning or a closely related field with one (1) year of experience.  A Master’s degree in city, regional or urban planning or a closely related field may substitute for experience.  A valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is also required. 
 
For Senior Planner:  A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in city, regional or urban planning or a closely related field with three (3) years of experience.   American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. A valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is also required.

Pay Range: $54,509 - $94,090 / annually

Full Description & To Apply: Click Here!


current planning division manager

city of kansas city, mo

Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Development Management Division located at 414 E. 12th St Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework available 1 day per week after probationary period.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages the administration and coordination, and supervision of the Development Management Division

  • Carries through development applications to the City Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment and the City Council public hearing processes.

  • Supervises and coordinates professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in preparing staff reports of a complex character, making public presentations, and development of zoning code amendments.

  • Supervises the development compliance branch .

Requirements: an accredited Master's degree in Planning and 4 years responsible professional experience in city, regional, or urban planning work; OR an accredited Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of professional experience in city, regional, or urban planning work including 3 years at the level of the City's Planner. Preference given for candidates with an AICP Certification.

Pay Range: $7,268-$10,902/month

Full Description & To Apply by April 29th: Click Here!