City Planner

City Planner

City of Warrensburg, MO

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: hr@warrensburg-mo.com