Planner II

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and presents reports to Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council on planning and development issues, including rezoning petitions, site plans, subdivision plats, etc.
• Evaluates land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances while summarizing findings.
• Serves as support staff liaison to the Board of Adjustment, Landmarks Commission, and to other boards as assigned.
• Works closely with the public, potential builders, developers and other interested parties to provide information on zoning code requirements, site plan review issues, and the comprehensive plan.
• Advises property owners, developers, and other interested parties about rules, procedures, and applications relating to nomination of historic landmarks and districts; design review for improvements to landmarks and new construction in historic districts; and temporary stay of demolition of historic places.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree or major course works in land-use planning, urban planning, or a closely related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in municipal planning required.
• Master's degree in related field and AICP designation desirable.
• A valid Missouri Driver's License.
• Must be available to work 40 hours a week Monday through Friday (8am to 5pm) with evening meetings and other hours as assigned. Frequent evening meetings to be expected.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required to use close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

STARTING SALARY: $66,708 - $80,719, DOQ, per year plus excellent benefits.

To apply: Complete this electronic employment application OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122 OR: call 314-984-6975 to have one e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: Attn: Human Resources-ACE, at the address listed above.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.

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