Development Specialist I

Two full-time positions available with the City Planning & Development Department, Project Administration Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 30, 2025


Responsibilities

The City Planning and Development Department guides future physical and economic development. Staff in this department manage development policies, facilitate development, conduct research and support the City's long-term vision. The Department also works to guide the development process by issuing permits, reviewing plans, and enforcing development policy.

The Project Administration Division works directly with citizens, developers, and development agencies to assist, fund, and manage projects from the planning stage to project completion. The division is seeking two full-time Development Specialist I positions. These positions will assist with project development requirements, facilitate project management, collaborate with economic development agencies, track incentive usage, and assist projects delivery.

• Performs intermediate and higher-level technical work in receiving, reviewing, and processing various application types.
• Serves as a project liaison to Economic Development Committee (EDC), developers, and other interdepartmental staff members in the development process.
• Provides comprehensive guidance to applicants regarding the City's development process, incentive programs, and other ordinances.
• Reviews various types of plans, coordinates with appropriate staff regarding project needs including but not limited to; permits, zoning, and the plan approval process.
• Implements approved plan recommendations related to economic development or associated policies.
• Prepares, maintains, organizes, and updates department files and records as well as search and compile information for staff, other agencies, and the general public.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture; OR High school graduation and 4 years of professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs.


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.

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).

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