Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Planning & Engineering Division, located at 601 Brasilia Ave.
Salary Range: $5,173-$7,759/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 28, 2025

Responsibilities

Performs complex project assignments such as preparation of master plans (ALP updates), submittal of grants, project outlines and detailed reports for capital improvements and opportunities for aviation state and federal funding.
Assists in aviation planning research, projects, and procedures, as well as maintaining appropriate records, files, and exhibits. Reviews, coordinates, submits, and administers available state and federal transportation grants.
Assists with GIS mapping, master planning, gathers preliminary material and information on airport planning processes.
Assists the Deputy Director of Planning, Engineering, & Environmental Division, as well as communicating with Aviation Divisions and airline partners, to review goals and project documents, review capital program needs, to justify grant applications and programs, and meet the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) of the Department.
Assists Deputy Director and the Division, by researching available funding opportunities for discussion within Aviation Department and Airline partners, to review Capital Improvement Projects/PFC projects and outlines goals to apply/create grant opportunities for MCI and MKC.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, project management, construction management, engineering technology, construction engineering technology, engineering, city planning, landscape architecture, or architecture and 4 years professional experience in project management or project management related work. OR an accredited Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, project management, construction management, engineering technology, construction engineering technology, engineering, city planning, landscape architecture, or architecture and 2 years professional experience in project management or project management related work. OR a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and 4 years as a PMP working in project management or project management related work. May be required to pass a preemployment drug screen. May be required to possess a valid State -issued drivers license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.

Who May Apply

To establish a/supplement an existing promotional eligible list.

Applicants for promotional opportunities must be current employees of the City of Kansas City, Missouri who have completed their initial six (6) month probationary period and meet the qualifications.

Other Information

Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life’s Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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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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