Deputy Director of City Planning, Kansas City, MO

Full-time position available with the City Planning and Development Department, Director's Office located at 414 E 12th Street, Kansas City, MO Salary Range: $6,243 - $11,585 per month Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline Date: Open Until Filled Responsibilities This is a key leadership position within the City Planning & Development Department reporting directly to the Department Director and will function as the Assistant Director. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director, will serve as the Acting Department Director and functions as a representative of the Department Director on occasion. Directs, manages and supervises all planning related activities within the Department including supervision of the Development Management Division (current planning, development review), Long Range Planning and Preservation Division, (long range planning, mapping, census, and historic preservation) and Urban Redevelopment Division (city development initiatives, project incentives, special taxing districts, Brownfields). Works closely with the City's Assistant Engineering Director related to development review and approval activities within the Department including the Plans Review Division, Permits Division, Land Development Division, and Inspection Division. Provides staff support to and represents the Department during meetings with various committees, appointed Boards and Commissions and the City Council. Maintains frequent contact with multiple constituencies and has the ability to discuss issues, provide information and technical assistance, and explain regulations and departmental policies clearly and courteously, even in contentious situations. Demonstrates a strong design and construction background to effectively assist and supervise the processes required for code review, plan review, inspection, and land development operations. Possesses an understanding of planning, building codes, development regulations, land development and project inspections to successfully coordinate the Development Services and Planning Services operations of the Development.  Qualifications REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in planning or related field and 7 years of experience in planning, construction, building code, plan review, inspections and land development operations. Preference given to those with an accredited Master's degree in a related field and AICP certification. Other Information URGENT!!!  CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. POSITIONS POSTED FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT ARE FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT ONLY. QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO 816-513-0253. IF YOU SEE THE SAME POSITION TITLE POSTED FOR A DIFFERENT DEPARTMENT, YOU MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE OTHER CITY DEPARTMENT. The evaluation of applications is based only on the information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, in order to have your application properly considered, you should include all relevant dates, i.e., attendance at educational institutions, date degree(s) conferred, etc. Further, you should provide detailed description of relevant work experience/dates, including months/years of employment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the selection process. Resumes may be filed to determine eligibility, but an official City application must be completed prior to appointment. For positions requiring college education as part of the minimum requirement and/or an equivalency, the minimum education requirement is high school graduation. The requirement of  "high school graduation" also includes the state-issued GED certificate. For positions that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional, responsible experience must be obtained AFTER receipt of the accredited degree. Unless otherwise stated, the requirement of  "an accredited" degree includes only those degrees obtained from colleges or universities listed with the U. S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. If claiming military veterans preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other qualifying documents prior to the application deadline. Applications submitted in person or by USPS mail must be received by the published Application Deadline, 5:00P.M., C.T. Applications submitted by FAX or online must be received by the published Application Deadline, midnight, C.T. All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check. Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE. POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of KCMO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department, Recruitment & Selections Division at (816) 513-1945.