Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule Full-time position available with the City Planning Department -

Land Development Division Location:

414 E. 12th St.

Salary Range:

$5,910-$9,010 per month

Work Days/Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

•Telework available 1 day per week after 6-month probationary period

Application Deadline:

October 14, 2026 About Us About the City Planning and Development Department The City Planning and Development Department is responsible for guiding the city's physical growth and economic development. The department develops and implements policies, conducts research, and supports long-term planning initiatives to shape the community's future. It also oversees the development process by reviewing plans, issuing permits, and ensuring compliance with established regulations, helping promote orderly, sustainable, and strategic development across the city. Click here for more about this department

Responsibilities What You'll Do:

Performs reviews of public infrastructure, site disturbances, stormwater studies, and building plans to assure design stage conformance with City standards and codes. Receives and reviews public infrastructure plan submittals, verifies required documents and builds invoices. Prepares permits for major infrastructure associated with private development projects for issuance and coordinates with other City Department/Division as required. Processes easements/agreements and other documents associated with public infrastructure for private development projects for acceptance by the City and performs routing for signatures by City officials/staff as required. Assists with the coordination of plan review comments for plats, public grading, paving, curbs, driveways, sidewalks, street lighting, sanitary/storm sewer, and site disturbance. Researches maps, records, plans, and prior processes to support project data management using the Compass KC or similar system. Protects the City's interests concerning right-of-way, easements, and issuance of permits that allow the construction and operation of systems and services fundamental to the makeup of the City. Performs administrative duties to support department functions and customer service as required. Qualifications Requires An accredited Bachelor's degree and 4 years professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, or neighborhood development programs; OR Master's degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture and 2 years professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, or neighborhood development programs; OR high school graduation and 8 years of professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, or neighborhood development programs. Other Information Military veterans encouraged to apply Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified) Comprehensive Health Coverage Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions. Generous Paid Time Off Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us. Secure Retirement Planning City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security. Support for Life's Big Moments Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind. Tuition Assistance Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work. Income Protection Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings. Life Insurance Provided City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind. Community Volunteer Leave Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about. Want the Full Picture? Click here for a complete benefits summary. 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. In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System. Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained. Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical. If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org. If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).