Strategic City Planner: Growth, Master Planning & Zoning

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

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.