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SALARY:

• Planner:$55,600-$83,39 9 Annually

• Sr. Planner: $65,618-$98,427 Annually

The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.

Salary: Based on experience

Job Description: To plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise complex redevelopment and economic development projects; to develop and implement programs to encourage economic development within the City; to perform economic development research and related activities; to supervise real property acquisition activities; to oversee special projects as assigned, and to provide assistance to the City Administrator and other supervisory staff on economic development projects and programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of the economic development program.

2. Develop marketing and promotional programs to enhance the implementation of economic development activities.

3. Research development opportunities within the City, develop, implement, and maintain an economic development program.

4. Assist City Attorney and other staff with negotiation and administration of development and disposition agreements and contracts.

5. Compile the statistics and information on available commercial and residential property.

6. Attend Board of Aldermen, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other City Board and Commission meetings as needed.

7. Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and guidelines.

8. Prepare and administer the economic development budget.

9. Explain city code economic development goals and objectives, policies, and procedures to the development community, existing businesses, and prospective businesses.

10. Act as a liaison between the economic development division and other city departments, councils, boards, and committees. Respond to citizen complaints, concerns, and requests.

11. Serve as staff liaison to various metropolitan economic development organizations.

12. Apply for or assist other city staff in applying for economic and community development grants.

13. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience: Minimum of four years of public or private economic development experience.

Training: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in economic development, business, or public administration, urban studies, or a similar field. A master’s degree is preferred.

License or Certificate: Possession of Certified Economic Developer’s Certification (CEcD) is preferred.

Schedule: Varies

Benefits: Full-time employee eligible for City benefit package.

Application Process: Complete employment application. Can be obtained from and should be returned to: Raytown City Hall, 10000 E. 59th St., Raytown, MO 64133, Attention: HR.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation(s), if needed, may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential functions of the position, in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.