Senior Planner

Help lead the future growth and development of Branson. In this role, you'll guide complex planning initiatives, shape community development, and play a key leadership role in the City's long-term vision.

• Serve as the primary planning contact for major development projects, coordinating with applicants, departments, outside agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee preparation of staff reports, public hearing materials, notices, presentations, and meeting agendas for boards and commissions.
• Review development plans and conduct inspections to ensure projects comply with zoning regulations, approved plans, and development standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to planning staff while helping improve processes, customer service, and development review workflows.

• A High School diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent.
• Graduation from an institution of higher learning that is regionally accredited through the U.S. Department of Education with a bachelor's degree in Architecture/Landscape, Urban Planning or closely related field.
  • Five (5) years of experience in planning or urban design.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• LAGERS retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 holidays
• Cox Fitness Center individual membership -- Aqua Plex family pass
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training

The starting salary is $60,084.37 annually.

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

City of Branson, Missouri;
City Hall. This is an in-office position requiring work to be performed onsite.

Until Filled