development concierge (2x)

city of kc, mo

Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Long Range Planning & Preservation Division located at 414 East 12th Street.

Responsibilities:

• Escorts the development community from the entitlement process to the Certificate of Occupancy. Provides customers (developers, contractors, engineers, architects, and residents) with critical process guidance related to the development of land and the construction of buildings.

• Provides customer service to internal and external customers relating to development processes and building code services provided by the City. Refers customer to appropriate resources within City Planning or to other City departments.

• Coordinates departmental review process and assists in trouble shooting project timelines.

• Directs people to appropriate resources on www.kcmo.gov. (as it pertains to City departments participating in the plans and permitting approval process).

• Fields general development questions related to zoning and building processes and assists with the Compass KC application process.

Requirements: An accredited Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience of a progressively responsible nature in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs or a related field; OR an accredited Master's degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Preference for given to applicants that are bilingual.

Pay Range: $24.77 - $37.16 / hour

Full Description & To Apply before June 18th: Click Here!

urban design planner

city of kc, mo

Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Long Range Planning & Preservation 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 completion of 6-month probationary period.

Responsibilities: Collaborates with the division staff on urban design and historic preservation projects providing guidance and recommendations utilizing an urban design skill set. Reviews proposed changes to properties in historic districts and presents to the historic preservation commission. Performs historic resource surveys and section 106 reviews. Prepares design sketches, renderings, models, and graphics for presentations and design guidelines that illustrate the city's goals of placemaking, walkability, sustainability, resilience, urban design, and planning.

Requirements: REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in geography, land surveying, engineering, planning, urban studies, landscape architecture or architecture; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience in one or more of the above disciplines. Preference given for an accredited degree in architecture or landscape architecture and previous experience in creating illustrations, renderings, and models.

Pay Range: $4,619 - $6,928 / month

Full Description & To Apply before June 17th: Click Here!

development specialist II

city of kc, mo

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

Responsibilities: Successful candidate will work in the City Planning & Development Department’s GIS and data workgroup in all activities pertaining to urban planning and development, including but not limited to geographic information systems (GIS), Census data, and development activity data. Manages and maintains GIS data and performs workflows associated with mapping, GIS analysis, data reports and dashboards, professional graphics, document creation, and trend analysis/forecasts. Builds and maintains department related databases and spatial data. Supports long range planning projects by providing related data, charts, tables and maps and oversees the layout and formatting of planning documents. Analyzes spatial data using mapping software to identify patterns and trends.

Requirements: An accredited Bachelor’s degree and 4 years professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs or related;OR an accredited Master's degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture or a related field and 2 years professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Preference given to candidates who possess extensive experience and knowledge of GIS systems and working with large data sets.

Pay Range: $5,173 - $7,759 / month

Full Description & To Apply before June 5th: Click Here!

planning supervisor

city of kc, mo

Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Long Range Planning & Preservation Division located at 414 East 12th Street. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities: Supervises and coordinates assigned professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in preparing long range area plans and historical preservation of a comprehensive and complex character, in assembling and interpreting economic, social, and related data for city planning projects. Prepares and presents reports on such proposals to appointed and elected boards and commissions provides prompt and courteous customer service to the public, developers, elected officials, appointed officials and large array of professional disciplines related to area and historical planning. Interprets and applies city policy and regulations, regarding area plans, city comprehensive plan, and historic preservation. Acts as technical advisor to subordinate personnel in solving difficult assignments and in reviewing the objectives, techniques, or resultant findings of assigned programs. Performs research, planning, and technical analysis for more complex planning projects; supervises the preparation of comprehensive reports based upon careful research and study of planning and related problems.

Requirements: An accredited Master’s degree in Planning and 3 years responsible professional experience in city, regional, or urban planning work; OR an accredited Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience in city, regional, or urban planning work including 2 years professional work in directing a program or section. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen as prescribed by the City. Preference given for supervisory experience, and previous experience in long range planning or historical preservation.

Pay Range: $6,489 - $9,734 / month

Full Description & To Apply before June 6th: Click Here!

senior community / transportation planner

wilson & COmpany, INc.

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Community/Transportation Planner to join our national Midwest planning team.  Our Midwest Planning Team is looking for a strong project manager with experience in community planning, land use, transportation planning, and community engagement.

The position is located in either our Kansas City, MO, Salina, KS  or Springfield, MO offices. This individual will work closely with our planning and engineering staff in leading comprehensive plans, economic development studies, corridor and area studies, scoping/feasibility studies, multimodal planning evaluations, public engagement efforts, supporting design efforts, safety analyses, transportation master plans, and other miscellaneous public studies.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead work efforts with team members and clients.

• Supervise a team of planning professionals.

• Lead meetings of consultants, clients, and public engagement efforts

• Invoicing and billing to clients

• Develop relationships that leads to winning new work for the Wilson & Company

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher BA or BS in planning, engineering, or related field of study.

• 5 +  years of experience working on community/transportation planning.

• Demonstrated experience in developing formatted technical reports, supporting analysis, graphics, tables, etc.

• Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS.

Pay Range: $56,000 - $98,000 / annually

Full Description & To Apply: Click Here!

project planner

Toole design group

Toole Design Group in Kansas City, MO is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Project Planner. Do you have a strong background in transportation planning with multimodal experience? Are you passionate about helping communities plan, build, and retrofit their transportation systems to make walking, bicycling, and transit safer, more attractive, more efficient, and healthier?

Responsibilities: As a Project Planner you will manage projects and tasks, lead analyses, work directly with our clients, represent Toole Design in project and stakeholder meetings, pursue and win work, and reinforce our reputation as trusted experts. You'll work with other planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and engineers to deliver a variety of exciting projects focused on making places and travel experiences better for everyone. You'll be at the table with clients and colleagues from a variety of disciplines, integrating input from a broad range of stakeholders to create award-winning plans that lead directly to implementation.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, urban design, engineering, public health, or a related field. Additional experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree

• 5 or more years of planning experience

• Certification as an AICP is a plus

• Experience independently managing tasks or projects

Pay Range: $72,000 - $82,000 / annually

Full Description & To Apply: Click Here!

Principal planner

mid-america regional council - (Marc)

MARC is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Principal Planner in performance measures, safety and mobility. This person will lead work plans to implement MARC’s initiatives related to the transportation performance management program.

Responsibilities: The Principal Planner leads a team focused on advancing policy development, planning and implementation of transportation system safety programs and of emerging mobility services and technologies within the context of regional transportation, social, economic, and environmental goals, and performance objectives. This position is responsible for leading work plans to implement MARC’s initiatives related to transportation performance management program. This position manages the transportation performance management program and the Transportation Planner III-Safety, Performance Measures, and New Mobility. This position is responsible for communication and coordination with the Highway Committee.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in transportation, planning, business, public administration, or closely related field.

• Minimum eight years work experience in the transportation industry, including prior experience in transportation performance management, safety, and/or emerging mobility/transportation technology.

• Prior experience working in a non-profit environment preferred.

• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

• Licenses: None.

• Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience may be considered to meet minimum qualifications.

Pay Range: $72,500 - $92,000 / annually

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transportation planner I, II, III

mid-america regional council (MARC)

Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Transportation Planner I, II or III. This person will be responsible for supporting work plans to implement MARC’s initiatives related to public transit, enhanced mobility, public outreach and engagement, performance management and other related programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide lead staff support to the MARC Mobility Advisory Committee by helping to advance the group’s workplan, including coordination with key stakeholders to establish meeting agendas, recruit speakers, track committee actions, deliver committee meeting packets and similar tasks.

• Lead review towards the update of the Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan.

• Lead the programming of FTA Section 5310 funds.

• Lead the development and maintenance of the agency’s Public Participation Plan.

• Lead the department’s Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign.

Requirements:

Planner I - Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, planning, regional planning, geography, or closely related field.  Master’s degree preferred.

• Prior experience working with ArcGIS or other planning/transportation related software.  

• Prior experience working in a non-profit environment preferred.

• Certifications: None.

• Licenses: None.

• Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience may be considered to meet minimum qualifications.

Planner II - Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, regional planning, public administration, geography, or closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum two years’ work experience in planning with a city, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) or other similar organization. 

• Prior experience working with ArcGIS, ESRI or other planning/transportation related software.  

• Prior experience working in a non-profit environment preferred.

• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. 

• Licenses: None.

• Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience may be considered to meet minimum qualifications.

Planner III - Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, public safety, systems technology, or a related field.  A master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum four years’ work experience in the transportation industry.

• Minimum two years’ work experience in the areas of transportation safety or emerging mobility/ transportation technologies. 

• Prior experience working in a non-profit environment preferred.

• Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. 

• Licenses: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. 

• Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience may be considered to meet minimum qualifications..

Pay Range: Planner I: $44,600 - $56,800 / annually, Planner II: $50,600 - $64,525 / annually, Planner III: $57,400 - $70,000 / annually

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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

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