Experienced Planner

Do you have experience in community or city planning? Are you passionate about giving back to the community? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Planner and become a crucial part of developing and beautifying Leawood’s community for those who live, work and play here!

THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for an
Experienced Senior Planner

As a Senior Planner with the City of Leawood, you are an integral part of improving and making a difference in the lives of those here and in surrounding communities. You will join a team of Planners, a Planning Official, and a Planning Director who share the same passion for serving the City of Leawood.

You will be a project manager for several highly anticipated projects, which may include the mixed use developments of East Village, Leawood Village, One35, and many more. Come in at the start of the review of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Leawood Development Ordinance and help make improvements and changes that will affect the development of Leawood for years to come.

You might be the ideal person to join a team striving for excellent residential and commercial development if you:

• Are driven to make a difference for those in the community.
• Enjoy watching a project grow from an idea on paper to a tangible project.
• Like working on various projects, from small commercial retail buildings and multi-use buildings to multimillion-dollar homes.
• Are interested in career development and growth in the planning industry.
• Are skilled in building relationships and finding common ground among diverse groups, including developers, residents, and city leaders.

Your work responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing commercial and residential development and sign applications to ensure conformity with the City of Leawood’s Development Ordinance, codes, policies, and guidelines.
• Creating and reviewing illustrations, maps, plans, plats, designs, or other work for current planning, long-range planning, subdivision development, and land use regulation activities.
• Reviewing and analyzing planning development applications from submission through construction.
• Conducting landscape reviews to comply with approved plans and producing an annual report.
• Work with other planning staff to prepare reports for development applications.
• Provide administrative support for the Planning Commission and attend meetings.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Community Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field with five (5) years of experience in planning or community development. A Master’s degree in Community Planning, Architecture, or a related field would substitute for one (1) year of experience. Must have American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation.

Preferred Requirements: Eight (8) years of experience in a municipal planning position. Experience working with ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, or Bluebeam.

You will always be learning and working on various projects as a Senior Planner with the City of Leawood, where there is never a dull moment! Join the team today!

Accepting Applications through Monday, December 9, 2024

Target Hiring Range: $72,000 - $78,000

Full Salary Range of Position: $72,000 - $104,199

Additional Information: At the City of Leawood, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for the success and well-being of our employees. That's why we're thrilled to present our latest initiative – the New Hire 40-Hour Vacation Program! This program is designed to allow our newest team members the opportunity to recharge, explore, and connect with their passions outside of work. From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.

The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit-based pay increases every year (up to 5% increase). Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years of employment on their anniversary date.