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Development Specialist (Kansas City, MO)

Who: City Planning & Development Department/Urban Redevelopment Division - City of KC, MO

What: Development Specialist - Assists groups wishing to create Community Improvement Districts from the initial sharing of information to final approval by City Council. Works with state, county, city regulations and technical specifications. Regularly consults with those state, county, local entities. Performs job duties for waiver of City liens/assessments, include dealing with applicants for waivers, granting administrative waivers, preparing materials for public meetings, record-keeping. Closely coordinates with the Neighborhood & Housing Services, Finance, Law Departments for the lien waiver process to be successful. Routinely prepares ordinances/presentations to City Council. Uses independent judgment.

Qualifications: accredited Bachelor's degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, city planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture, energy conservation or related field and 3 (OR an accredited Master's degree in one of the aforementioned fields and 1) years of progressively responsible, related professional experience in the applicable specialty; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.

Benefits: Full-time position $19.34-$33.21/hour. 
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