Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Development Management Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $7,268-$10,902/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.*Telework available 1 day per week after probationary period.
Application Deadline Date: April 29, 2024
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.
- Work groups include City Plan Commission current planners, Board of Zoning Adjustment current planners, Plats Group current planners, Development Compliance community engagement officers, Administration clerical personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRES 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. Other Information
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If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
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