City Planner

City of Warrensburg, MO; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Warrensburg, MO seeks an energetic City Planner to lead development services, master planning, and zoning administration. The role emphasizes customer service, collaboration with staff and consultants, and guiding projects through from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in urban planning (AICP preferred) and bring strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to a team-driven municipal environment.

Qualifications

• Interpret zoning ordinances and development plans using best practices in a one-stop shop environment.
• Understanding of economic development and development review focusing on pro-growth strategy.
• Outstanding customer service, written and oral communication skills, strong organization.
• Willingness to work independently across tasks; problem-solving in a collaborative setting.
• Project management from conception to completion including contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Interpret zoning ordinances and development plans in a one-stop shop setting.
• Review subdivision plats and site plans for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with staff and consultants to advance projects.
• Lead projects from conception to completion with contract administration.
• Ensure customer-focused, responsive development review processes.

Skills

Zoning interpretation

Economic development

Customer service

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in urban planning

AICP certification

Job description

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The City of Warrensburg (population 20,251) is located 45 minutes east of Kansas City, and is a rapidly developing community with tremendous growth potential. Warrensburg is home to the University of Central Missouri and is located near both Whiteman Air Force Base, home of the B-2 Bomber, and the Lake of the Ozarks. We are looking for an energetic, professional City Planner with well-developed skills in development services, master planning, zoning, administering grants, an understanding of economic development and a commitment to best practices and problem-solving in a team-oriented environment.

Warrensburg operates under a council/manager form of government and this position will report to the Director of Community Development. The successful candidate must possess the following:

• (1)Experience interpreting zoning ordinances, development laws, plans and reviewing subdivision plats and site plans using best practices in a one-stop shop environment that maximizes collaboration and efficiency.
• (2)An understanding of economic development and a development review process that focuses on delivering quality customer service and a pro-growth strategy.
• (3)Outstanding customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, common-sense, and a willingness to work independently across a variety of tasks.
• (4)The ability to addresses conflicts, research alternatives and recommend solutions in a collaborative and problem solving approach.
• (5)Project management experience taking a project from conception to completion including contract administration and supervising consultants.

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a closely related field required. AICP certification is preferred or must be obtained within 4 years of the date of hire.

First round of reviews will take place September 4, 2026.

Salary range $56,441 to $75,000 D/O/Q.

For more information contact HR: [e-mail]