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 101,000, 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.
 

Requirements

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.

• 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 and research associated with our long range plans and studies, prepares a variety of map amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

(EOE)

Salary:
Planner: $54,509-$81,763
Senior Planner: $62,725-$94,090

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