Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule Full-time position available with the City Planning Department, Long Range Planning & Preservation Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/month
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.
Application Deadline Date: April 01, 2024
Responsibilities Prepares long range plans related to land use, transportation, urban design, and development for the city. Serves as the long-range planner assigned to one of the City's six Council Districts. Works with elected officials, the development community, local neighborhood groups, civic organizations, and residents to prepare data, reports, and land use plans of a comprehensive and complex nature. Reviews development plans for consistency with adopted area plans and the City's comprehensive plan (see playbook.kcmo.gov). Assists with implementation of area plans and the comprehensive plan. Qualifications 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 a degree in urban planning and/or previous experience in long range planning. Other Information URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
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