Planner Or Senior Planner

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: Planner $55,600-$83,399 Annually
Sr. Planner $65,618-$98,427 Annually

The Planner or Senior Planner will review current planning development proposals; assist with permit reviews and planning research; provide zoning information and planning assistance to the general public, developers, private consultants, and other outside public agencies. Also assists with preparation, research, and data collection for long range plans and studies pertaining to our Ignite Comprehensive Plan and housing initiatives. Duties and projects become more complex between the Planner and Senior Planner roles.

How We Put You First:

Looking for meaningful work and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community?   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. A few of our other benefits include:

• Opportunity for working remotely two (2) days per week following the probationary period. 
• Lee's Summit pays for all contributions associated with the Missouri Lagers pension plan.
• Three (3) medical insurance programs are offered so you can best meet your individual medical, dental, and vision needs.
• Two (2) personal days offered per year in addition to paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.  
   

Who We Are:

The Development Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team focused on enhancing our community's quality of life through the facilitation of private development, business, and community services. We thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment working towards solutions that are beneficial to all concerned. We engage and work with residents and businesses through the complete project lifecycle from conception to long-term maintenance. We are the one-stop shop for all things private property and business related and we value service excellence, integrity, and stewardship in all our actions. We cultivate a fun, supportive environment where each individual's perspective is a welcome addition to the team

Where You Will be Working:

The City of Lee's Summit is a thriving; progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of over 104,000, Lee's Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city.  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.  We continue to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages and have received Gold Certification from MARC as a Community for all Ages and was also recognized as a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.

Key Job Duties:  Duties and Assignments become more complex among the Planner and Senior Planner position.

• 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.
• Performs a variety of permit reviews.
• Services as a resource to the development community and general public with zoning, planning, and land use questions and understanding the review process.
• Collaborates with others across the organization as a member of the Development Review Committee and serves on other employee and community organizations and committees.
• Assists in the data collection, research, and creation of maps in association with our long-range plans and studies as well as amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

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.

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