Housing Policy Analyst (Development Specialist III)

Full-time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, Housing Trust Fund Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary: $5,794/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.*Telework available after six month probationary period.*
Application Deadline Date: September 5, 2025


Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff involvement with departments, residents, contractors and other constituents which have a major interest in planning and development decisions.
• Leads or serves on multi-discipline teams assigned specific planning or development tasks related to economic development, affordable housing, Land Bank, and Homesteading; contributes to analyzing and recommending actions related to current land used and development issues.
• Collects and analyzes data to improve effective operations.
• Reviews project proposals, establishes work plans and determines time frames, funding limitations and procedures for accomplishing project, determines staffing requirements and allotments to various phases of project
• Creating, reviewing, and helping to develop implementation strategies for all stages of housing policies including unit creation, preservation, eviction strategies, preventative methodologies, and unhoused services.
• Contracts with and coordinates project activities of external consultants and interdepartmental work teams and with other projects; establishes and maintains effective client relationships.
• Manages the preparation of presentations, analyses, policy manuals and other projects.
• Manages the preparation of project descriptions, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, oral and written reports to senior staff, external customers, and other city departments.
• Attends department and interdepartmental meetings on behalf of the Housing and Community Development Department.
• Aids leadership in writing policy, ordinance, and regulations.
• Remains up to date on relevant issues, ordinances, regulations, and changes to housing services.
• Help prepare presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attends local and national training opportunities on housing topics
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRES An accredited Bachelor's degree and four (4) years professional experience in economic or community development work, urban planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs, public arts programming, public procurement, collection management, historic preservation and conservation, or community engagement. OR Master's degree in economics, sociology, multi-disciplinary social science or urban affairs, urban planning, public or business administration, engineering, architecture and two (2) years professional experience in economic or community development work, urban planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs, public arts programming, public procurement, collection management, historic preservation and conservation, or community engagement. OR High school graduation and eight (8) years professional experience in economic or community development work, urban planning, building codes administration, engineering, architecture, neighborhood development programs, public arts programming, public procurement, collection management, historic preservation and conservation, or community engagement.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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