Development Specialist II (P) & (E)

Full-time position available with the Public Works Department, Land Development Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $5,194-$7,759/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: October 4, 2024


Responsibilities

• Supervises analysis and the formulation of recommendations concerning development proposals, land-use plans, zoning issues, socio-economic programs, associated applications for infrastructure and building plans and urban public policy matters having development ramifications.
• Supervises staff involvement with departments, residents, contractors, and other constituents which have a major interest in planning and development decisions.
• Serves on, or supervises subordinate staff involvement in, multi-discipline teams assigned specific planning or development tasks.
• Prepares analyses and recommendations relative to current development matters.
• Performs research and technical analysis for the more complex projects and presents staff reports and recommendations at public meetings.
• Advises subordinate personnel in solving difficult assignments, reviewing objectives, methodology and results of assigned projects.
• Assists in preparing and reviewing requests of the departmental budget, interviewing prospective employees, training new employees, and in establishing departmental policies.
• Provides verbal and written information to contractors, design professionals, and the public relative to city ordinances, building and zoning code, policies, and processes for various permits and land use matters.
• Reviews more complex site plan applications, and permit applications with established checklists, codes, ordinances, building and zoning code, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of information submitted.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 2 years of professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, or neighborhood development programs; OR an accredited Master's degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, or architecture; OR high school graduation and 6 years of professional experience in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, or 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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