Administrative Coordinator-Planning and Urban Design

All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Planning and Urban Design Department of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas is looking for a qualified candidate to perform as Office Manager in a demanding, mission-driven and collaborative work environment. While the function of the Department includes a broad range of planning, urban design, zoning administration and development review in urban, inner-urban, suburban and rural settings, the Program Administrator will be responsible as both managing the daily operations of the office and as executive assistant to the Director.  

Duties include coordinating the Director's appointments and overall schedule, supervising interns and other administrative staff, assisting planners with a myriad of tasks and projects, processing payroll, ordering supplies, taking payments and making deposits, preparing the Department's annual budget, overseeing expenditures, and organizing various profession development opportunities for staff among other duties. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products. Workday and Accela experience is desired, but training is available onsite for both of these enterprise systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration or a related fields and five years of increasingly responsible experience related to public safety dispatching, including two years of supervisory or lead experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties such as those listed above. Supervisory experience preferred. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills is a must. Outstanding oral and written communication skills is required. Knowledge of urban planning and community development theories, principles and techniques, as well as of city planning and zoning provisions and standards is preferred but not required. The ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish is highly desirable. 

SALARY:

$24.38- $32.6/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS