Job Description

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Administration Division located at 414 E. 12th St.
Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.*Telework available 1 day per week after 6-month probationary period.
Application Deadline Date: May 15, 2023

Responsibilities

• Reviews detailed drawings, specifications, and scope of work to verify permit and plan project values and identify discrepancies within applications.
• Corresponds with owners and engineers in a timely manner to achieve clarification necessary to verify value.
• Utilizes knowledge of construction estimating, construction techniques, and material costs on many types of development projects.
• Uses city software systems, Microsoft office programs, and Bluebeam to obtain/review electronic documents.
• Provides support to the development community in submitting project applications, development processes, and city requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 2 years of professional experience of a progressively responsible nature in economic or community development work, planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs or a related field; OR an accredited Master\'s degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Preference given for experience in construction trade industry and building codes.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99 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 \xe2\x80\x9cwartime\xe2\x80\x9d and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code \xc2\xa7 4211).